Moving to San Antonio, Texas? Here's everything you need to know.
A no-fluff, locally-written guide to relocating to San Antonio: cost of living, neighborhoods, schools, taxes, climate, and what most people wish they'd known before the move.
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San Antonio at a glance
Why people move to San Antonio
Most affordable of the big Texas metros
Rich history, walkable River Walk, and cultural depth
Military-friendly, home to Joint Base San Antonio
USAA, H-E-B, and Valero anchor stable employment
Hill country is 30 minutes away
Where to live in San Antonio
A short guide to the neighborhoods newcomers actually consider.
Alamo Heights
Historic, top schools, tree-lined
Stone Oak
Suburban master-planned, family-focused
The Dominion
Gated luxury, estate homes
King William
Historic Victorian, walkable, riverfront
Terrell Hills
Established, quiet, top schools
Major employers
- · USAA
- · H-E-B
- · Valero Energy
- · Rackspace
- · Joint Base San Antonio
Schools
Northside ISD, North East ISD, and Alamo Heights ISD are the strongest.
Airports
- · San Antonio International (SAT)
What most newcomers wish they'd known
Job market is smaller than Dallas, Austin, or Houston
Public transit is limited, plan on driving
Summers are long and hot
Who thrives in San Antonio
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