Cowboys and culture mix it up in diverse San Antonio
Sitting deep in the heart of Texas, San Antonio does have the expected number of cowboys but, as the cultural gateway to the Southwest, the city has its fair share of other pursuits as well. Modern art, sports, historical sites and a booming economy make San Antonio attractive to anyone looking for residential or commercial real estate. San Antonio’s diverse cultural makeup has created many interesting districts and neighborhoods where there is something for everyone.
San Antonio Fast Facts
- Population: 1,226,775
- Median Household Income: $41,698
- Median Home Value: $100,500
- Data provided by Yahoo! Real Estate, Neighborhood Profiles, November 2007
- San Antonio is in the Central Standard Time Zone and observes Daylight Saving Time.
Travel and Transportation
The average commute time for San Antonio workers is 24 minutes. San Antonio has access to many transportation options including local bus travel, Greyhound Bus Lines and Amtrak. Air travel is accessible via the San Antonio International Airport.
San Antonio Employment
Major employers in the San Antonio area include South Texas Medical Center, Lackland Air Force Base, Randolph Air Force Base, Clear Channel Communications, Frost National Bank, Southwest Research Institute, USAA, Valero Energy Corp., Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas, Bank of America, Boeing, Caremark Rx Inc., The Capital Group Companies, Wachovia Bank, Washington Mutual and West Corporation.
San Antonio School Districts
The students of San Antonio are served by 450 public schools and 66 private schools. There are also 13 colleges and universities in the San Antonio area.
San Antonio Attractions
- The Alamo
- Aztec on the River
- Buckhorn Saloon and Museum
- Enchanted Springs Ranch
- Fiesta Farm
- The River Walk
- Guinness World’s Record Museum
- Six Flags Fiesta Texas
- Sea World San Antonio
- King Wilattractionam Historic Area
- Market Square – El Mercado
- Natural Bridge Caverns
San Antonio Parks and Recreation
- The Alamo
- Aztec on the River
- Buckhorn Saloon and Museum
- Enchanted Springs Ranch
- Fiesta Farm
- The River Walk
- Guinness World’s Record Museum
- Six Flags Fiesta Texas
- Sea World San Antonio
- King Wilattractionam Historic Area
- Market Square – El Mercado
- Natural Bridge Caverns