Cost of Living in Bexar County, Texas
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
How Bexar County Compares
Median monthly rent comparison
Detailed Housing Stats
National Ranking
Affordability Rank
Bexar County ranks #3,144 of 3,144 counties for affordability (bottom 1%)
Data Story
About Cost of Living in Bexar County, Texas
San Antonio metro affords reasonably
Bexar County renters spend 21.9% of income on housing, above Texas's state average of 18.1% but substantially better than the national crisis at 30%. As home to San Antonio and a major metro area, Bexar has maintained relative affordability compared to peers.
Upper-middle affordability in Texas
Bexar County ranks in Texas's upper-middle tier for housing affordability challenges, neither the worst nor best among large metros. The county's size and economic diversity have helped moderate price pressures that plague other major cities.
Balance between growth and access
Bexar's median rent of $1,290 positions it between rural Hill Country counties and rapidly appreciating suburbs like Bastrop and Williamson. Home values averaging $244,100 reflect San Antonio's steady demand without Austin-level volatility.
Major metro with room to breathe
With a median household income of $70,571, Bexar residents allocate $1,290 for rent or $1,361 for ownership costs monthly. Housing consumes nearly 22% of income, above state average but manageable for dual-income households.
San Antonio offers big city affordability
Bexar County provides major metropolitan amenities—jobs, culture, healthcare—with better affordability than Houston, Dallas, or Austin. If you're seeking big-city opportunity on a modest budget, San Antonio's affordability advantage is real and measurable.
Cost of Living Advisory: Bexar County
Affordability Verdict
For renters in Bexar County, the market is affordable. Expect to pay around $1,290/month in gross rent, with 31.0% of renter households considered cost-burdened.
Rent vs. Own
At $1,290/month rent versus $1,361/month in owner costs, renting is roughly $71/month cheaper — a 5% difference.
Income Needed
To afford the median rent without exceeding 30% of gross income, a household needs to earn approximately $51,600/year. For owner costs at the 28% rule, the required income is roughly $58,329/year. With a median household income of $70,571, most households can comfortably afford rent here. Notably, 31.0% of renter households in Bexar County are cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Regional Context
Compared to San Patricio County where rent averages $1,239/month, Bexar County is approximately 4% more expensive.
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Rent Burden
21.9%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$1,647
per month
Owner Cost Burden
23.1%
of gross income
The median home in Bexar County may be a stretch
Median home value is $244,100. Estimated monthly cost: $1,949 vs. your max of $1,647.
Rent Affordability Guide
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Based on the 30% rule for rent and 28% rule for housing costs (mortgage + owner costs). Mortgage estimate assumes 20% down, 7.2% interest, 30-year fixed.
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