Discover Life in the Alamo City

San Antonio is in south-central Texas along the San Antonio River, about 80 miles southwest of Austin and roughly 200 miles west of Houston. Major highways include I 10, I 35, I 37, Loop 1604 and I 410.  
Latitude 29.4252° N, Longitude 98.4946° W 

San Antonio is known for its history, culture and landmarks such as The Alamo, the San Antonio River Walk and Spanish colonial missions (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). Attractions include Six Flags Fiesta Texas, SeaWorld and the annual Fiesta San Antonio festival. 

San Antonio is Texas’s second-largest city with about 1.5–1.6 million residents. The metro area has over 2.6 million people and is growing steadily. 

San Antonio’s stable economy is driven by healthcare, military, financial services, logistics, cybersecurity, manufacturing and tourism. Joint Base San Antonio is a major economic contributor.

Major employers include Joint Base San Antonio, H-E-B, USAA, Methodist Healthcare, University Health, Northside ISD, HCA Healthcare, Accenture Federal, Frost Bank and Toyota Texas.

San Antonio has a warm, humid climate with hot summers, mild winters and abundant sunshine—ideal for year-round outdoor activities.

Key attractions include The Alamo, the River Walk, the San Antonio Zoo, SeaWorld, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, Natural Bridge Caverns, Mission National Park, the Japanese Tea Garden and the Pearl District. Major events include Fiesta San Antonio and the Stock Show & Rodeo.

San Antonio offers families affordable housing, a strong job market, parks, museums and abundant family attractions. Suburban areas feature top schools and amenities. 

Year-round outdoor activities include hiking, biking, and running on the 16-mile River Walk trail, as well as visits to parks like Brackenridge, Friedrich Wilderness and Government Canyon. Day trips include tubing on the Guadalupe or Comal Rivers and exploring Hill Country spots like Canyon Lake or Enchanted Rock.

San Antonio’s cost of living is below the U.S. average and that of many other Texas metropolitan areas. No state income tax helps maximize homeowner savings. 

San Antonio’s population has grown consistently, now topping 1.5 million in the city and 2.6 million in the metro. Growth is driven by jobs, affordable housing and city appeal.

LGI Homes offers communities throughout San Antonio, including neighborhoods in Converse near Randolph AFB and in San Marcos. Sunset Oaks in San Marcos is about 30 minutes from Austin; Hightop Ridge near Randolph AFB is just under 1 hour and 20 minutes via I-35. 

San Antonio’s housing market is active and more affordable than those of similar Texas metro areas, with median home prices typically in the mid-$200,000s to low-$300,000s, depending on area and type.
Check with a real estate professional or New Home Consultant for current San Antonio home pricing and availability.

LGI Homes features new single-family homes in the San Antonio metropolitan area, including one- and two-story plans with three to five bedrooms and designer upgrades included at no extra cost for homebuyers. 

LGI homes include the CompleteHome package at no extra cost, featuring stainless-steel kitchen appliances, upgraded counters, wood cabinetry, luxury flooring, energy-efficient windows, programmable thermostats, landscaped front yards and much more. Exact upgrades vary by community. 

Yes. LGI Homes is dedicated to delivering move-in-ready homes, so homebuyers can settle in within 30 to 45 days of completing financing. Our streamlined process minimizes stress, eliminates construction delays, and guarantees a rewarding homebuying journey. 

Many LGI communities offer parks, playgrounds, trails, green spaces and sometimes sports courts or gathering areas. Amenities vary; check each neighborhood’s webpage for details. 

Homebuyers can finance their LGI home using conventional mortgages, FHA, USDA (in eligible areas) and VA home loans, subject to lender and program guidelines. LGI Homes’ preferred lender offers competitive interest rates and the same loans as other lenders. They are familiar with LGI homes and our building process, which can help them streamline the loan process, making the experience simpler and less stressful.  

Scheduling a tour is simple. Visit LGIHomes.com and click the ‘Request Info’ button in the top-right corner of every page. After you submit your information, a New Home Consultant will contact you to answer questions, share current pricing and availability and schedule your time to tour homes and the community. 

LGI Homes emphasizes move-in-ready construction and includes designer upgrades in every home at no extra cost. They focus on delivering superior quality and value in every new home. They have clear pricing and a simple homebuying process that makes buying a home easy for first-time homebuyers.  

Every LGI home includes a structural warranty, a one year workmanship warranty and manufacturer warranties on many appliances and major home systems. These protections give homeowners added confidence and peace of mind during the early years of ownership. 

San Antonio is conveniently located near several major Texas cities, including Austin (about 80 miles to the northeast), Corpus Christi (about 147 miles to the southeast), Houston (roughly 197 to 200 miles to the east) and the Dallas/Fort Worth area (roughly 255 to 266 miles to the northeast). The city’s central position in south central Texas makes it easy to travel throughout the state for work or leisure. 

Yes. LGI Homes has numerous new-construction homes in multiple San Antonio developments under $300,000. Homebuyers will discover single-family detached homes with designer upgrades, integrated technology, kitchen appliances, upgraded countertops and energy-saving windows and lighting for less than $300K.  

New construction homes typically offer modern layouts, energy efficient features, brand new appliances and systems, with warranties from the builder and manufacturer. Newly built homes require less maintenance and rarely incur unexpected repair costs in the first few years. LGI Homes enhances this value by including designer upgrades, professional landscaping, and integrated technology at no extra cost.

In addition to our new home developments in San Antonio, we have new build homes in Austin, new homes and several master-planned communities in Houston and nearby Katy, and we have new home neighborhoods in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. For homebuyers seeking more luxury or larger homes with more space, Terrata Homes, part of the LGI family of brands, offers new home communities and stunning new homes in San Antonio, Austin, Houston and the Dallas/Fort Worth area.