San Antonio, TX

Overview

San Antonio is the seventh-most populated city in the United States and the second-most populated city in the state of Texas, with more than 1.4 million residents. The city is located in the American Southwest, the south–central part of Texas, and the southwestern corner of an urban region known as the Texas Triangle.

San Antonio is the center of the San Antonio–New Braunfels Metropolitan Statistical Area. Commonly called Greater San Antonio, the metro area has a population of 2,558,143 based on the 2020 U.S. census estimate, making it the 24th-largest metropolitan area in the United States and third largest in Texas. Growth along the Interstate 35 and Interstate 10 corridors to the north, west and east make it likely that the metropolitan area will continue to expand. With a median home price of $291,000, 16 area colleges and universities, and a cost of living equal to eight points below the national average, San Antonio is one of the top five most affordable big cities in the country.

San Antonio is experiencing economic growth in 21st century industries such as bioscience and healthcare, aerospace, IT and cybersecurity, financial services, manufacturing, and green technologies. Biotech companies and healthcare systems contribute billions to the local economy. The Aerospace industry remains a dominant economic strength with the presence of several aviation and aerospace corporations, including the military. The city is also a cybersecurity hub; nationally recognized as a leader in the field of information security. San Antonio is positioning itself to be at the forefront of the New Energy Economy, committed to investing and creating employment opportunities in green industries. A diverse range of target industries combined with a strong military community give Greater San Antonio a competitive edge, creating 1.16 million jobs, 126,000 employers, and a $140 billion GRP. The area was ranked No. 7 in a ranking of large metros with the most growth in high-paying jobs over the last half decade. According to the study published by Stessa, the metro region had a 163% increase in six-figure jobs from 2015 to 2020, the largest percentage increase among Texas cities. DoD assets, innovations in cybersecurity and bioscience, diverse manufacturing industry, competitive real estate, R&D opportunities, and pool of professionals have allowed San Antonio to achieve staying power as one of the most attractive environments for business. San Antonio has a GDP of approximately $121 billion, ranking the city 32nd in the U.S.