The map shows where residents in the San Antonio metro area and surrounding areas believe are the best places to live. Areas such as Balcones Heights, TX and Olmos Park, TX are also shown. Top areas are in purple and green, with less-desired areas in red.
Desireability Index
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The most desired areas tend to be in the northeast parts of the city, while more affordable homes are in the southwest regions.
Median house prices in San Antonio, TX are $250,862, meaning San Antonio homes are less expensive than the US median of $376,286. We analyzed a significant sample of cities with similar populations like Milwaukee, WI and New York, NY, and found homes in San Antonio cost much less.
Compared to Texas, San Antonio home prices are similar to the state's average of $266,490. These are the best neighborhoods as judged by the market: the places people most want to live. While these areas tend to have lower crime rates and higher quality of life, it is primarily a map of the best areas by median home value in San Antonio, TX.
In regards to housing disparity, the quality of neighborhood within San Antonio varies greatly.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis
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The map shows where residents in the San Antonio metro area and surrounding areas believe are the best places to live. Areas such as Balcones Heights, TX and Olmos Park, TX are also shown. Top areas are in purple and green, with less-desired areas in red.