Some of the Reasons Why We Love San Antonio
June 16, 2008
With an average temperature of 70 degrees and 300 days of sunshine every year, it’s no wonder why people flock to San Antonio. It’s the abundant excitement, opportunities and growth, however, that make them settle down and stay awhile.
Just the Facts
San Antonio is the third fastest-growing city in the US, the fastest growing city in Texas and the seventh largest city in the US.
Forbes.com recently ranked San Antonio as the nation’s second top recession-proof city.
More than 26 million people visit San Antonio every year. It is one of the safest and most affordable cities in the US and was rated as one of the top 25 cities in the US for the arts, according to American Style magazine.
Travel Smart has ranked San Antonio as one of the most culturally fascinating cities in the US.
Relocate America recently ranked San Antonio as the second top place to live in 2008.
San Antonio was named as one of America’s favorite cities by Travel + Leisure magazine.
The Reasons for San Antonio’s Success
More than 1.2 million people call San Antonio home, and for good reason. Plenty of new job opportunities, a strong economy, low-crime rates, a strong business sector, a low cost of living and affordable housing have earned San Antonio the reputation for being the center of new opportunities and growth.
Its unique position of being centrally located between the east and west coasts, and close to other, major cities, has made San Antonio the midpoint of more than 50 percent of goods flowing between the US and Mexico. Many, non-stop flights to Mexico each day further facilitate the transport of goods between the US and Mexico.
Home prices in San Antonio fall typically 30 percent below the national median and are often less than half the cost of comparable homes in other major US cities.
Residents and visitors to San Antonio can enjoy some of the 68 miles of hiking and biking trails and some of the 11,000 acres of urban parks, including San Pedro Park.
Some of the state’s most visited destinations are found in San Antonio, including The Alamo, The River Walk, Sea World San Antonio, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, San Antonio Zoo and Fiesta San Antonio.
Some of San Antonio’s famous shopping venues include the El Mercado shopping district and the San Marcos Outlet Mall.
The Opportunities of Alamo Heights
June 4, 2008
Alamo Heights is a quiet, suburban haven with a warm, old-fashioned, family-oriented feeling. Alamo Heights, which is known as “the friendliest city in Texas,” is located just two miles from downtown San Antonio.
Major roadways into the city include Interstates 35, 10, 410 and U.S. Route 281, all of which allow for an easy drive into the city. In fact, most residents of Alamo Heights enjoy a commute of less than 20 minutes. Most residents of Alamo Heights are involved in education, health and social services, professional services, finance and insurance industries.
Homes in Alamo Heights
This residential suburbia has a diverse selection of homes in a wide variety of prices. Most of the single-family homes in Alamo Heights consist of two-story, traditional homes on quiet, tree-lined streets, although Mediterranean, contemporary, Spanish and ranch style homes are popular, too.
Beautifully restored, historic homes are a common site in Alamo Heights, as are newer, contemporary homes.
Single-family homes start in the low $100,000s, while condominiums and townhomes typically range in price from the low $100,000s to the mid $500,000s. Luxurious estates on spacious lots in private communities range in price from the mid $700,000s to over $1 million. There are also many land lots available for custom development.
Local Sites in Alamo Heights
Some of Alamo Heights’ local points of interest include the Alamo Quarry Market, which boasts a nice array of shopping, dining and entertainment and the Quarry Golf Club, which was ranked “Top 10 of America’s Greatest Courses in Texas” by Golf Digest.
Nearby San Antonio also provides residents of Alamo Heights with a fine array of arts, entertainment, nightlife, dining and shopping. Some of San Antonio’s famous attractions include San Pedro Park, which provides a wide variety of recreational activities, including a pool and playground, The Alamo, the King William Historic District, the San Antonio Children’s Museum, The San Antonio Museum of Art and the Fort Sam Houston Museum.
