San Antonio MSA
2026-11-03
San Antonio MSA ranks #15 of 24 Texas metros on metropolitan unemployment rate (September 2026), according to ALEX Intelligence's analysis of BLS data. This is not a sign of weakness — it's a signal of structural balance. While Austin and Round Rock lead in job growth, San Antonio maintains a stable labor market without overheating, supporting housing resilience despite elevated mortgage rates. The 4.3% unemployment rate reflects sustained employment in healthcare, defense, and logistics — not wage inflation. This stability underpins long-term market confidence. Learn more from the original data: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-03-sa-msa-lab-bls-unemp-rate-msa.
metropolitan unemployment rate (September 2026), top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2026)
#1 Midland, TX — 3.2%
#2 College Station-Bryan, TX — 3.5%
#3 Amarillo, TX — 3.5%
#4 Abilene, TX — 3.5%
#5 San Angelo, TX — 3.5%
#6 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX — 3.7%
#7 Lubbock, TX — 3.7%
#8 Odessa, TX — 3.7%
#9 Wichita Falls, TX — 3.9%
#15 San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX — 4.3%
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Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-03-sa-msa-lab-bls-unemp-rate-msa
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