San Antonio MSA

San Antonio-New Braunfels ranks #5 of 24 Texas metros on median monthly owner cost—$1,408—according to a new ALEX Intelligence analysis of 2024 ACS data. This position, among the most affordable in the state’s top-tier metros, underscores a market where growth is sustainable and accessible. It’s not just about low prices; it’s about cost stability enabling long-term investment. This data point from ALEX Intelligence’s latest report is critical for understanding where the MSA stands in the Texas housing landscape. Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Larry D. Moore (CC BY 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=197264505; Slide 2: Travis K. Witt (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=82172097; Slide 3: USDAgov (Public domain) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=184881693; Slide 4: Jonmallard (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=72185742 Median Monthly Owner Cost, top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2024) #1 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos — $1,980 #2 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington — $1,790 #3 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands — $1,611 #4 Midland — $1,474 #5 San Antonio-New Braunfels — $1,408 #6 Killeen-Temple — $1,270 #7 College Station-Bryan — $1,236 #8 Lubbock — $1,186 #9 Corpus Christi — $1,157 #10 Tyler — $1,157 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-10-sa-msa-standing-owner-cost-msa View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/reports/linkedin-groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request. Real Estate Strategy & Intelligence Leader. Democratized Blue Ocean Strategist & Operator. Diane Hart Alexander, MBA, MHA Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies Designated Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC dba ALEX.realestate, et.al. Texas License #574877-B · Broker License #565194-BB [email protected] · +1 713.591.9902
Source data: Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024 · ALEX Intelligence computation
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