City safety & data profile

San AntonioTX

San Antonio, TX is a 1.5M-resident city in Bexar County with a median household income of $65,056.

Bexar County, Texas. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for San Antonio, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. San Antonio has a population larger than 99% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $235,700, and 19 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

1.5M
Population
Top 1%
By size
$65,056
Median income
$235,700
Median home
17.1%
Poverty rate

The read on San Antonio

San Antonio posts a median household income higher than 30% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 3 recent safety alerts are on record and 19 hospitals serve the San Antonio area.

Top 70%
by median income, US cities
3
safety alerts on record
19
hospitals in & near San Antonio

Where San Antonio income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$65,056 Bottom 30% higher than 30% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. TX $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading San Antonio, TX beyond the headline numbers

San Antonio sits inside Bexar County, Texas, at roughly 29.42°N, -98.49°W. Population 1,526,656, $65,056 median household income. Median home value $235,700, median rent $1,324. Poverty rate 17.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: San Antonio's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 41.5%, then obesity at 34.9%. 19 hospitals in/around San Antonio, 3.9/5 avg rating, 7 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for San Antonio from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
1,526,656
San Antonio
Median Income
$65,056
-4% vs avg
Median Home Value
$235,700
+3% vs avg
Median Age
34.9
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Bexar County) - San Antonio's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
2.1M+18%
Median Income
$72,341+44%
Median Home Value
$262,200+112%
Poverty Rate
14.6%-17%
Unemployment
5.6%-30%

Economics

Economics indicators for San Antonio, TX
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,324/mo
Poverty Rate
17.1% +20% vs avg
Unemployment 6.1%
Bachelor's Degree+ 29%
Work From Home 13.5%
Public Transit 2%

Population

White 40.6%
African American 6.9%
Asian 3%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
41.5%
Obesity
34.9%
High Blood Pressure
34.4%
Physical Inactivity
33.1%
Lack of Health Insurance
24.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.2%
Binge Drinking
16%
Diabetes
15.2%
Frequent Physical Distress
15%
Current Smoking
13%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 53.1%
Annual Checkup 72%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9.1%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.9%
Stroke
3.3%

Hospitals 19 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
2
★★★★
2
★★★
3
★★
0
0
Average Rating
3.9/5
Total Hospitals
19
With ER
7
SAN ANTONIO VA MEDICAL CENTER (VA SOUTH TEXAS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM)
SAN ANTONIO · Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER
★★★★★
BAPTIST NEIGHBORHOOD HOSPITAL THOUSAND OAKS
SAN ANTONIO · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★★
METHODIST HOSPITAL
SAN ANTONIO · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
METHODIST HOSPITAL STONE OAK
SAN ANTONIO · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER
SAN ANTONIO · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM
SAN ANTONIO · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
CHRISTUS SANTA ROSA MEDICAL CENTER
SAN ANTONIO · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Alerts & News - San Antonio Area 3

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of San Antonio, TX?
San Antonio, TX has a population of 1,526,656 people, located in Bexar County, Texas.
What is the median household income in San Antonio?
The median household income in San Antonio, TX is $65,056 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 17.1%.
What is the median home value in San Antonio?
The median home value in San Antonio, TX is $235,700. Median rent is $1,324/month.
What are the top health concerns in San Antonio?
The top health indicators in San Antonio include Short Sleep Duration (41.5%), Obesity (34.9%), High Blood Pressure (34.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in San Antonio?
San Antonio has 19 hospitals with an average rating of 3.9/5 stars. 7 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in San Antonio?
The median age in San Antonio, TX is 34.9 years. 29% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

San Antonio, TX is located in Bexar County, Texas. With a population of 1.5M and a $65,056 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 19 hospitals with an average rating of 3.9/5 stars. Safety alerts for the San Antonio area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

Safety Guides

Primary source data

Nearby Cities 8

Using San Antonio's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the San Antonio area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare San Antonio against Texas peers on any ranking lens. Explore Texas

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Bexar County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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