Bexar County · Texas
San Antonio
Seventh-largest U.S. city, founded in 1718, with historic districts near the River Walk, suburban growth along Loop 1604 and a median sale price near $265K.
- ~1.55MPopulation (2025 est.)
- ~$265KMedian Sale Price
- ~650 ftElevation (downtown)
- 782xxZIP Codes
Where it is
Where San Antonio sits
South Central Texas / San Antonio–New Braunfels metr.
City limits reach into Bexar County, Comal County and Medina County.
- ~15 minto San Antonio Int'l Airport
from downtown via US-281 North - ~35 minto Boerne
from downtown via I-10 West - ~35 minto New Braunfels
from downtown via I-35 North - ~1 hr 20 minto Austin
from downtown via I-35 North (traffic varies widely)
Drive times are approximate and assume no traffic.
About San Antonio
Three centuries of history and room still to grow
San Antonio was founded in 1718 around a Spanish mission and presidio on the San Antonio River. The Alamo and the four other missions along the river make up a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the River Walk threads through downtown, north to the Pearl and south along the Mission Reach. The 2020 Census counted 1,434,625 residents, and the Census Bureau estimated about 1.55 million by mid-2025.
The city covers nearly 500 square miles, almost all of it in Bexar County, with small annexed areas extending into Medina County to the west and Comal County near Garden Ridge. That size means very different housing markets under one name. Close-in historic districts such as King William, Monte Vista and Dignowity Hill offer early 1900s homes, many subject to historic design review. Loop 410 neighborhoods are largely postwar ranch homes, while master-planned subdivisions keep spreading outside Loop 1604 to the north, west and south.
The economy leans on health care, military, government, tourism and finance. Joint Base San Antonio, which includes Fort Sam Houston and Lackland, is one of the region's largest employers, and the South Texas Medical Center anchors the northwest side. For buyers, the median sale price sits well below Austin and the national median, but property taxes and HOA or MUD assessments vary widely by school district and subdivision, so the true monthly cost depends heavily on location.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year (2020–2024); population and median age from ACS 2024 1-year. Figures are rounded.
What stands out
Why people choose San Antonio
Missions World Heritage Site
The Alamo and Missions Concepción, San José, San Juan and Espada were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015. The four southern missions are linked by the Mission Reach trail along the river.
The River Walk
About 15 miles of riverside paths run from the Museum Reach and the Pearl, through downtown, to the Mission Reach, with restaurants and hotels in the core and quieter trails at either end.
The Pearl
The former Pearl Brewery complex north of downtown is now a dining, shopping and residential district with a weekend farmers market and a campus of the Culinary Institute of America.
Fiesta San Antonio
Each April the city holds Fiesta, a multi-week run of parades, street parties and neighborhood events that dates to the 1890s.
Military City USA
Joint Base San Antonio combines Fort Sam Houston, Lackland and Randolph and trains a large share of Air Force recruits and Army medics, which keeps steady relocation demand in the housing market.
Greenways and Natural Areas
The Howard W. Peak Greenway Trails system follows creeks across the city, and large natural areas such as Phil Hardberger Park, McAllister Park and Friedrich Wilderness Park sit inside the city limits.
Neighborhoods
Areas in and around San Antonio
Price ranges are approximate, based on recent sales, and change with the market.
King William
$400K–$1.5MMonte Vista
$400K–$1.5MTobin Hill
$250K–$700KMahncke Park
$300K–$700KDignowity Hill
$250K–$600KDowntown San Antonio
$200K–$800KStone Oak
$300K–$900KThe Dominion
$700K–$5MEncino Park
$300K–$450KAlamo Ranch
$250K–$450K
- 1718Year San Antonio was founded
- 5Spanish colonial missions in the World Heritage Site
- ~15 miLength of the River Walk
- 5Spurs NBA championships
- ~499 sq miLand area inside city limits
Live MLS data
San Antonio homes for sale
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HOA fees
What to expect monthly
| Community type | Typical fee |
|---|---|
| Historic and close-in neighborhoods | None to ~$25/month |
| Suburban subdivisions | ~$25–$75/month |
| Master-planned communities with amenities | ~$50–$125/month |
| Gated and luxury communities | ~$100–$400+/month |
Many newer subdivisions outside Loop 1604 also sit in a municipal utility district (MUD) or public improvement district (PID) that adds to the tax bill, and condo dues can run several hundred dollars a month. Confirm HOA, MUD or PID costs for each address.
What HOA dues often cover
- Community pools, parks and trail systems
- Common-area landscaping and entry features
- Gate staffing or access systems in gated communities
- Exterior maintenance and insurance in condos and some townhomes
- Deed-restriction enforcement
Parks & recreation
Getting outside in San Antonio
Brackenridge Park
~343 acres3700 N St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 78212
Directions ↗Phil Hardberger Park
~311 acres13203 Blanco Rd, San Antonio, TX 78216
Directions ↗McAllister Park
~976 acres13102 Jones Maltsberger Rd, San Antonio, TX 78247
Directions ↗Hemisfair
434 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Directions ↗Friedrich Wilderness Park
~633 acres21395 Milsa Dr, San Antonio, TX 78256
Directions ↗Government Canyon State Natural Area
12,000+ acres12861 Galm Rd, San Antonio, TX 78254
Directions ↗
Schools
Schools serving San Antonio
More than a dozen ISDs serve San Antonio, the largest being Northside, North East and San Antonio ISD, along with Judson, Southwest, Harlandale, Edgewood, East Central, South San Antonio and others. The district is set by address, not by city name.
| School | Grades | District |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson High School | 9–12 | San Antonio ISD |
| Brackenridge High School | 9–12 | San Antonio ISD |
| Ronald Reagan High School | 9–12 | North East ISD |
| Lyndon B. Johnson High School | 9–12 | North East ISD |
| Tom C. Clark High School | 9–12 | Northside ISD |
| Louis D. Brandeis High School | 9–12 | Northside ISD |
| Health Careers High School | 9–12 | Northside ISD |
| Southwest High School | 9–12 | Southwest ISD |
School assignments depend on the address and are set by each district; boundaries can change. Confirm eligibility directly with the district. Option One Real Estate does not rate or rank schools.
Nearby
Compare nearby areas
| Area | Starting around | Why consider it |
|---|---|---|
| Boerne | From ~$350K | A Hill Country county seat about 35 minutes up I-10 with a walkable downtown. |
| Helotes | From ~$300K | A small city on the northwest edge with Hill Country terrain and Northside ISD schools. |
| Schertz | From ~$250K | Northeast I-35 suburb next to Randolph AFB with newer master-planned neighborhoods. |
| New Braunfels | From ~$275K | River town on I-35 between San Antonio and Austin, popular for Comal and Guadalupe river access. |
| Bexar County | From ~$200K | Suburban cities and unincorporated acreage around San Antonio inside the same county. |
FAQ
Questions about San Antonio
Redfin reported a median sale price of about $265,000 in San Antonio for the three months ending September 2026, down about 2% from a year earlier. Prices range from under $200,000 in older neighborhoods to several million in The Dominion and the historic districts.
San Antonio is almost entirely in Bexar County, where it is the county seat. Recent annexations extend the city limits into small parts of Medina County to the west and Comal County near Garden Ridge.
San Antonio is split among more than a dozen school districts. Northside ISD covers much of the north and west side, North East ISD the north central and northeast, and San Antonio ISD the urban core, with Judson, Southwest, Harlandale, Edgewood and others serving other areas. Always confirm the district for the specific address.
No. Texas has no state income tax, so local governments rely more on property taxes. Total rates differ by school district, MUD or PID, and exemptions such as the homestead exemption lower the taxable value for owner-occupied homes.
San Antonio has dozens of local historic districts, including King William, Monte Vista, Dignowity Hill, Tobin Hill and Lavaca. Exterior changes in these districts generally need review by the city's Office of Historic Preservation.
San Antonio has a large military community tied to Joint Base San Antonio, including Fort Sam Houston, Lackland and Randolph. VA loans are common, and many buyers weigh commute time to their base when picking a side of town.
Most new subdivisions are outside Loop 1604, on the far west side near Alamo Ranch and Potranco Road, the far north near US-281, and the south side. Many of these have MUD or PID assessments, so compare total monthly costs.
In a city this large, a local agent helps with school district lines, flood-plain checks, MUD and PID costs and historic district rules. Option One Real Estate works the San Antonio area and the Hill Country from its Boerne office.
Day to day
A big city that still keeps traditions
San Antonio runs on its calendar of traditions. Fiesta takes over April, the Stock Show and Rodeo fills February, and neighborhood fiestas, Spurs games and Friday nights at the Pearl fill the rest of the year. Tex-Mex is a point of local pride, and the city holds a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy designation.
Outdoors, the river trails, creekside greenways and big natural areas give most neighborhoods quick access to a place to walk or ride. The Hill Country starts just north of Loop 1604, so Boerne, Bandera and New Braunfels make easy day trips.
- Walking or biking the River Walk from the Pearl to the Mission Reach
- Fiesta San Antonio each April
- San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo in February
- Spurs games downtown
- Saturday farmers market at the Pearl
- Trails at Phil Hardberger Park and Government Canyon
Thinking about San Antonio?
Talk with an Option One agent who works here, or start with live listings.
Sources and data notes (data as of 2026-10)
Prices, HOA ranges and drive times are estimates. Census figures are rounded. Verify anything that affects a decision.
- census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/boernecitytexas,helotescitytexas,sanantoniocitytexas,schertzcitytexas,selmacitytexas/PST045224
- censusreporter.org/profiles/16000US4865000-san-antonio-tx/
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Antonio
- redfin.com/city/16657/TX/San-Antonio/housing-market
- redfin.com/neighborhood/56410/TX/San-Antonio/King-William
- redfin.com/neighborhood/56464/TX/San-Antonio/Monte-Vista
- redfin.com/neighborhood/56427/TX/San-Antonio/Tobin-Hill
- redfin.com/neighborhood/56513/TX/San-Antonio/Stone-Oak
- redfin.com/neighborhood/163538/TX/San-Antonio/The-Dominion
- redfin.com/neighborhood/175895/TX/San-Antonio/Encino-Park
- redfin.com/neighborhood/549648/TX/San-Antonio/Alamo-Ranch
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friedrich_Wilderness_Park
- trolleytours.com/san-antonio/parks
- tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/government-canyon
- nominatim.openstreetmap.org/