Retiring in San Antonio, Texas

Overview

Big-city amenities and a lower cost of living than Austin or Dallas.

Home Price

Homes in San Antonio typically range from $210k to $378k.

Source: Zillow Home Value Index. Estimates only — verify current pricing before making decisions.

Cost of Living

San Antonio's cost of living index is 94.3 compared to a U.S. national average of 100.

Climate

Average summer highs around 95°F and winter daytime temperatures around 66°F, with med humidity and a “Four seasons” seasonal pattern.

Geography & Landscape

Healthcare

Healthcare access and quality index: 74/100 (HomeAfterWork healthcare index — County Health Rankings + CMS Care Compare, local-adjusted from the U.S. national baseline).

Safety & Stability

San Antonio scores a safety index of 50.5/100 and a political stability score of 5.0/10, based on sourced crime and stability data.

Airport Access

About 21 minutes to the nearest major airport we could confirm. *Estimated drive time (straight-line distance) — not real routing data. Worth checking directly.

Lifestyle & Activities

Outdoor activities:

• Golf
• Tennis / racquet sports
• Nature / bird watching

Culture & lifestyle:

• Food culture
• Museums
• Live music
• Shopping

Things to Consider

• Hot, humid summers
• Sprawling metro