San Antonio, TX
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 1,238,662 |
| Crime: | High |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | Average |
Geography
San Antonio is in South Texas's Bexar County.
Cultural Attractions
San Antonio Museum of Art has a wide-ranging collection of works from the Americas and Asia, with a particularly strong emphasis on Latin American art.
Recreation
There are many public and private recreational opportunities in San Antonio, from golf to ice skating. One highlight is the River Walk, a pathway that runs along the San Antonio River past neighborhoods and shops.
Historical
San Antonio is the location of the Alamo, the former mission that was the site of the famous 1836 battle between Texan and Mexican fighters.
Economy
San Antonio has a diverse economy, with manufacturing, telecommunications, and insurance companies based in the region. With three bases nearby, the military is the area's largest employer.
| Population [details] | 1,238,662 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 73.6% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 711.87 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 24.00% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 59.29 °F/35.14 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 94.37 °F/71.32 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 34.01 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 160 |
| Cost of living [details] | 91.15 |
| State sales tax | 6.25% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Austin (57.69 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | SAN ANTONIO INTERNATIONAL (6.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Fishing, Health and fitness, Sporting events |
| Cultural activities | Books and reading, Concerts, Family/Arts events, Gourmet food, Movie theaters, Museums, Religious activities, Wineries |
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