RANK #980 / 996 · POP 2,014,059 · TX
PROJECTED GROWTH: -4.3%
Bexar County, Texas, is perhaps best known as home to the Alamo, a landmark symbolizing Texas history and resilience. Located in south-central Texas, it encompasses San Antonio, the state's second-largest city, and numerous smaller communities like Alamo Heights and Helotes. The county is bisected by the Balcones Escarpment, creating diverse scenery from the rocky hills and springs of the Texas Hill Country in the north to the flatter South Texas Plains. Residents have access to a variety of outdoor recreation, including parks such as Brackenridge Park, Phil Hardberger Park, and the Leon Creek Greenway, offering trails for hiking and biking. Commute options within the county include major highways, public transit via VIA Metropolitan Transit buses, vanpools, and extensive bicycle facilities.
Life in Bexar County offers a blend of urban amenities and access to natural spaces. The public school systems in Bexar County are generally above average, with districts like Alamo Heights ISD and Northside ISD serving local families. The economy is driven by diverse sectors, including military installations like Joint Base San Antonio, a growing healthcare and biomedical industry, and a significant tourism sector. Advanced manufacturing, particularly in the automotive industry, and a developing technology sector also contribute to the economic landscape, attracting investment and creating job opportunities.
Above national median
Prices declining
Moderate climate & terrain
Above national median (13x)
Housing looks undervalued at 3.5x — home prices are low relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Bexar County Capital Improvements Program (CIP)
Bexar County
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$690M | Under Construction |
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Vantage TX12 Data Center Campus
Vantage Data Centers
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$448M | Under Construction |
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Amazon Data Centers (3 facilities)
Amazon Data Services Inc.
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$190M | Planned |
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El Patrimonio Solar Facility
Ashtrom Renewable Energy
|
$150M | Construction Stage |
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TJX/Marmaxx Distribution Center
TJ Maxx, Marshalls (TJX)
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$150M | Under Construction |
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Credit Human Federal Credit Union Headquarters
Credit Human Federal Credit Union
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$112M | Under Construction |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.
Bexar County has a Boom Town Index score of 2/100, ranking #980 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +1.0% and a median household income of $67,275, it faces some economic headwinds compared to faster-growing counties.
The median home value in Bexar County is $222,300 with median rent at $1,212/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.3026, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +1.2% year-over-year. Job growth: +1.0%. Home values changed -2.9% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 2.49% of Bexar County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.