City profile · Texas · Census ACS 2023

San Antonio, TX

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for San Antonio - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

1,458,954
Residents
$62,917
Median income
$219,700
Median home
$1,426
Median rent (state)

San Antonio - the verdict

San Antonio ranks in the 40th percentile for household income and the 3rd percentile for safety nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

40th
percentile, household income
48th
percentile, home value
56th
percentile, median rent
3rd
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: San Antonio, TX

Texas's San Antonio is a major U.S. city, with 1,458,954 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Median household income here is $62,917 per year, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 13.2%. Home values in San Antonio run a median of $219,700, and the median resident age is 34.6 years. About 28.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 60.9% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 6,258 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Construction Slowdown), down 32% from five years earlier. San Antonio's reported crime rate runs above the national norm: FBI UCR figures show 5217.7 crimes per 100,000 residents, above the national average (reporting is voluntary across agencies, so treat this as reporting activity rather than a definitive danger score). NOAA puts San Antonio's yearly average temperature at 69.6°F with 32.4 inches of precipitation per year and 0.2 inches of snowfall.

Texas tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: the state registers 97.1 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Near Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,426 monthly. Monthly utility costs average around $223 across Texas, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Commute times here average 21.7 minutes, with 70.5% driving alone and 11.8% working from home, per Census ACS commuting data. Natural-hazard exposure scores 99.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

1,458,954 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Texas

Median Household Income

$62,917 /yr

Poverty 13.2%

Cost of Living Index (state)

97.1 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Texas average

How does San Antonio compare to other US cities?

Where San Antonio sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 40% higher than other cities
Home value 48% pricier than other cities
Median rent 56% pricier than other cities
Safety 3% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just Texas and the picture shifts: San Antonio ranks #610 of 624 Texas cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares San Antonio against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Texas only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Texas-relative analysis

Bachelor's Degree or Higher places San Antonio toward the top of Texas's cities

Among the 1,663 Texas cities PlainCities tracks with reported bachelor's degree or higher data, San Antonio ranks #407 - the 75th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares San Antonio only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#777 of 1,520
49th percentile in Texas
Median Gross Rent
#420 of 1,663
72nd percentile in Texas
Median Home Value
#486 of 1,505
68th percentile in Texas
Poverty Rate
#581 of 1,663
65th percentile in Texas
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#407 of 1,663
75th percentile in Texas

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Texas only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

40thIncome percentile
3rdSafety percentile

40th percentile nationally for median household income · 3rd percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

San Antonio's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

San Antonio's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 30 Avg. percentile National median
San Antonio's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How San Antonio's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$219,700 Among the most affordable more affordable than 52% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). This entry sits in this band. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. San Antonio $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - San Antonio, TX San Antonio, TX's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not San Antonio, TX-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution San Antonio, TX median $62,917/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
San Antonio, TX's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for San Antonio, TX. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 28.7%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 13.2%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 60.9%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
1,458,954
Median Income
$62,917
Median Home Value
$219,700
Median Age
34.6
Poverty Rate
13.2%
Labor force participation
60.9%
Bachelor's Degree+
28.7%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
5217.7
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
594.1
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
4623.6
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
69.6°F
Annual Precipitation
32.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"

Schools

Total Schools
552
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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1,400,000 residents1,450,000 residents1,500,000 residents1,550,000 residents1,600,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 1,438,310 residents 1,548,422 residents ▲ +7.7%
San Antonio's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📉 Construction Slowdown
Total Permits (2024)
6,258
housing units authorized
Single-Family
5,000
detached homes
Multifamily
1,258
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
4.3
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 9,196
2020 9,225
2021 11,158
2022 14,182
2023 9,159
2024 6,258

Permit volume decreased 32% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
21.7 minutes
Drive Alone
70.5%
Carpool
12.1%
Public Transit
2.1%
Walk
1.7%
Work from Home
11.8%
Other
1.8%

Based on 699,316 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Texas - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$130
avg/month
Natural Gas
$45
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$48
avg/month
Total Utilities
$223
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Texas state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Texas state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county San Antonio sits in

Cost of Living Index
97.1
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,426/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
99.4 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Texas

Dallas
1,299,553 people
Austin
967,862 people
Fort Worth
941,311 people
El Paso
678,147 people
Houston
2,300,419 people
Arlington
394,769 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to San Antonio's 1,458,954 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

San Diego, CA
1,385,061 people
Philadelphia, PA
1,582,432 people
Phoenix, AZ
1,624,832 people
San Jose, CA
990,054 people
Jacksonville, FL
961,739 people
Columbus, OH
906,480 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to San Antonio's $62,917 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Minto, AK
$62,917 median income
Smithville, AR
$62,917 median income
Thornton, AR
$62,917 median income
Kiowa, CO
$62,917 median income
Winter Park, CO
$62,917 median income
Greenacres, FL
$62,917 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - San Antonio, TX Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition San Antonio, TX - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 48.3% 7.0% 10.9% 29.6% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 64.4% White 48.3% Black or African American 7.0% Asian 3.1% American Indian 1.1% Native Hawaiian 0.1% Some other race 10.9% Two or more races 29.6% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How San Antonio compares to nearby Texas cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
San Antonio (this city) 1,458,954 $62,917
Dallas 1,299,553 $67,760
Austin 967,862 $91,461
Fort Worth 941,311 $76,602
Census ACS 5-year FIPS TX FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about San Antonio, TX?

What is the population of San Antonio, TX? +

San Antonio, TX counts 1,458,954 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in San Antonio, TX? +

In San Antonio, the typical household earns $62,917 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in San Antonio? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for San Antonio; the closest available measure is the Texas state average, a cost of living index of 97.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Texas vary by metro area.

Is San Antonio, TX safe? +

San Antonio has a total crime rate of 5217.7 per 100,000 residents, which is above the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in San Antonio, TX? +

Homes in San Antonio carry a median value of $219,700, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in San Antonio? +

The average annual temperature in San Antonio runs 69.6°F, 32.4 inches of precipitation, and 0.2 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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