San Antonio has a very vibrant real estate market. Both the Alamo City's commercial and residential real estate markets are growing at fast pace. A number of factors contribute to the progressive real estate market in the city, including San Antonio's vibrant economy and labor supply, excellent weather, and low cost of living. There are a number of large corporations that have established their headquarters in San Antonio, such as AT&T, Tesoro Petroleum Corporation, Clear Channel Communications, and others.
Meanwhile, the housing real estate markets of San Antonio and surrounding areas are flourishing. Many people are attracted to San Antonio because of the very affordable cost of living. The price of homes within San Antonio is roughly thirty percent below the national average. According to the San Antonio Economic Development Foundation, housing in San Antonio is available at less than a fraction of the cost of housing in other cities in the U.S. More and more investments pour into the city’s real estate market, making San Antonio one of the fastest growing American cities.