Yes, you are absolutely correct in your assessment of San Antonio, TX. In addition to its cultural diversity, with more than 65% of the population identifying as Hispanic, the city also faces economic challenges. It is often considered financially underprivileged, with a significant portion of its residents experiencing economic hardship. These demographic and financial factors shape many aspects of life in San Antonio, influencing its social structure, economy, and public policies.
I have to say I do appreciate videos like this. Me and my wife are moving to San Antonio next year. And I have made sure to do my due diligence in researching our new home. It won't be our first time in Texas, because we lived in Houston for almost four years. Currently living in Oregon, but we can't afford the cost of living. Plus we miss the good Texas food, and I can say having handled traffic for almost four years in Houston I think I'll be okay with the traffic in San Antonio.
Thank you for the comment David. I have had a few clients moving from Washington and Oregon and they said the same things about the cost of living. And yes, if you handled Houston traffic, San Antonio traffic is NOTHING!! lol I have close friends who live in the Cypress area and they usually stay up there and don't go downtown/uptown too much! Working on more videos but in the meantime, let me know what other questions you have! -Chris Chris@SanAntonioHomeGroup.com
LET ME GIVE ALL OF U PEOPLE WATCHING THIS VIDEO OR THINKING OF MOVING HERE, DONT LISTEN TO THESE GUYS, THEY ARE LYING, I LIVED HERE 32 YEARS AND THE LAST 9 YEARS SAN ANTONIO HAS COMPLETELY GONE DOWN , SAN ANTONIO IS EXTREMELY VIOLENT AND EVEN PEOPLE FROM CHICAGO HAVE TOLD ME TOY FACE THAT SAN ANTONIO IS JUST AS DANGEROUS AS CHICAGO OR WORSE,AND THERE IS TONS OF CRIME EVERYWHERE, I LITERALLY FEEL SCARED FOR MY LIFE JUST GOING OUT AND DOING ARRENDS, I SAY ABOUT 80 PERCENT OF PEOPLE U SEE IN SAN ANTONIO LOOK VERY GHETTO AND VERY CRIMINAL LOOKING PEOPLE HERE, ITS RARE TO SEE NORMAL LOOKING DECENT PEOPLE HERE, I HAVE BEEN SHOT AT MY HOUSE, I HAVE WITNESSED FULL BLOWN SHOOTOUTS AT THE STORE AND DRIVE BYS CONSTANTLY HERE AT HOUSES, CONSTANT STEALING OF CARS AND CATALYTIC CONVERTERS, TONS OF ROBBERIES, YOU CANT GO OUT AND FEEL IN PEACE, U MUST BE WATCHING YOUR BACK CONSTANTLY AND BE ON DEFENSE OR HAVE YOUR GUARD UP AT ALL TIME, U ARE A FOOL IF U WALK AROUND WITHOUT A GUN FOR PROTECTION, SAN ANTONIO IS DANGEROUS, THE ONLY PLACES THAT ARE SAFE ARE THE LUXURY AREAS LIKE THE DOMINION, OR PAST 10 WEST GOING TOWARDS BOERNE AND OUTSKIRTS OF SAN ANTONIO AND THOSE PLACES U BASICALLY HAVE TO BE RITCH TO AFFORD LIVING THERE SO PLEASE DONT LISTEN TO THESE DUDES BECAUSE THEY ARE LYING TO U JUST TO SELL U HOUSES AND MAKE MONEY OF U, SAN ANTONIO IS A CEST POOL OF VIOLENT CRIME AND VERY GHETTO LOW CLASS, I HATE IT HERE AND I JUST WANN MOVE ME AND ALL MY FAMILY AWAY FROM HERE
As a retiree who grew up in San Antonio, I pretty much agree. Traffic and crowding definitely much worse than it used to be. Public transportation hasn't kept up with the sprawl, either. Property values have typically outpaced inflation, and tax appraisals have resulted in ever increasing taxes. Sales tax rate also higher than it used to be. But no State income tax. I was single until later in life, so agree, not that many opportunities for social interaction for those not partnered. Career opportunities and salaries, while still not that great, are better than they used to be, IMO.
San Antonio sort of grew on me but I saw many issues there. First and foremost, let's stop with the stereotyping and undercover racism. I notice that if you are of a certain demographic, they label you and treat you rather different. Jobs are mainly good for Hispanics, Whites, and possibly Asians. If you're Black, good luck finding a good paying job, especially in the tech industry. I remember going almost a year without a job. It was so crazy that I even got turned down from a basic HEB position. When I finally had an interview with USAA, they thought my last name was Garza. The agency that sent me, gave them the wrong name, which is why I believe I got the interview. Same resume, mind you.... Once they saw me it was not happening. When I moved to Austin, so many opportunities came my way. As of now, I'm a System Engineer for a major corporation. Another issue is dating in San Antonio.... If you're not in the military then it is slim pickings. Beware of moving to that city as it may leave a bad taste in your mouth(Not with the food, if you like bbq/tacos).
Yeah in certain job sectors, the market is not good at all but in healthcare, military, and real estate the market is booming. All the best to you and yours! Chris Chris@SanAntonioHomeGroup.com
Is the San Antonio humidity worse than the humidity of NYC? I'm from NYC and summers here are very humid but was just curious if San Antonio was more or perhaps less humid than here.
Hello from Chicago! You wanna talk property taxes? SA couldn't even come close to Cook County. You wanna talk traffic? I drive into the Loop (downtown) every day despite great public transportation. You wanna talk crime? My commute takes me through the West Side where you need eyes in the back of your head. I'm retiring in four years, and I'm definitely moving to SA. The Alamo City is very retirement friendly according to my research. So I have to ask myself, why is this guy making a video that's full of more holes than Swiss cheese? The only thing I can think of is you're trying to keep people with money out. Either that or the Californians, which I can completely understand. Well, get ready, I'm coming down. The only thing I'm going to miss about Chi-town is the best deep-dish pizza in the world.
Thanks for the reply Anthony! We would love to have you in San Antonio! There are definitely other cities that are worse than SA in certain areas but I have been here for 46 years and the changes are drastic and what every San Antonio resident talks about. I love this city but also want to tell people what is happening here. Unfortunately I cannot speak on what other cities are like, I just wanted keep it real on what the downsides are! I love living here and am definitely not trying to keep people out. Also, not a fan of Swiss cheese lol Have a great day Anthony!
Chicago just needs to disappear no one cares about how gangster people in Chicago think they are in Texas anyone can pack a strap and all that gang shit is a joke in texas
Hey Eric, totally understand your weariness in who to trust working with. No pressure here but if you ever have questions, please feel free to reach out if you have any questions on what is needed to be a homeowner and how to best prepare for the process! My email is Chris@SanAntonioHomeGroup.com and I am here to serve! -Chris
Thanks for watching! If you ever want to talk about moving to, out of, or within San Antonio send me an email to Chris@SanAntonioHomeGroup.com !
Yes, you are absolutely correct in your assessment of San Antonio, TX. In addition to its cultural diversity, with more than 65% of the population identifying as Hispanic, the city also faces economic challenges. It is often considered financially underprivileged, with a significant portion of its residents experiencing economic hardship. These demographic and financial factors shape many aspects of life in San Antonio, influencing its social structure, economy, and public policies.
Great info!!
Thank you very much! Working on more Emily! 🙌
I have to say I do appreciate videos like this. Me and my wife are moving to San Antonio next year. And I have made sure to do my due diligence in researching our new home. It won't be our first time in Texas, because we lived in Houston for almost four years. Currently living in Oregon, but we can't afford the cost of living. Plus we miss the good Texas food, and I can say having handled traffic for almost four years in Houston I think I'll be okay with the traffic in San Antonio.
Thank you for the comment David. I have had a few clients moving from Washington and Oregon and they said the same things about the cost of living. And yes, if you handled Houston traffic, San Antonio traffic is NOTHING!! lol
I have close friends who live in the Cypress area and they usually stay up there and don't go downtown/uptown too much!
Working on more videos but in the meantime, let me know what other questions you have!
-Chris
Chris@SanAntonioHomeGroup.com
LET ME GIVE ALL OF U PEOPLE WATCHING THIS VIDEO OR THINKING OF MOVING HERE, DONT LISTEN TO THESE GUYS, THEY ARE LYING, I LIVED HERE 32 YEARS AND THE LAST 9 YEARS SAN ANTONIO HAS COMPLETELY GONE DOWN , SAN ANTONIO IS EXTREMELY VIOLENT AND EVEN PEOPLE FROM CHICAGO HAVE TOLD ME TOY FACE THAT SAN ANTONIO IS JUST AS DANGEROUS AS CHICAGO OR WORSE,AND THERE IS TONS OF CRIME EVERYWHERE, I LITERALLY FEEL SCARED FOR MY LIFE JUST GOING OUT AND DOING ARRENDS, I SAY ABOUT 80 PERCENT OF PEOPLE U SEE IN SAN ANTONIO LOOK VERY GHETTO AND VERY CRIMINAL LOOKING PEOPLE HERE, ITS RARE TO SEE NORMAL LOOKING DECENT PEOPLE HERE, I HAVE BEEN SHOT AT MY HOUSE, I HAVE WITNESSED FULL BLOWN SHOOTOUTS AT THE STORE AND DRIVE BYS CONSTANTLY HERE AT HOUSES, CONSTANT STEALING OF CARS AND CATALYTIC CONVERTERS, TONS OF ROBBERIES, YOU CANT GO OUT AND FEEL IN PEACE, U MUST BE WATCHING YOUR BACK CONSTANTLY AND BE ON DEFENSE OR HAVE YOUR GUARD UP AT ALL TIME, U ARE A FOOL IF U WALK AROUND WITHOUT A GUN FOR PROTECTION, SAN ANTONIO IS DANGEROUS, THE ONLY PLACES THAT ARE SAFE ARE THE LUXURY AREAS LIKE THE DOMINION, OR PAST 10 WEST GOING TOWARDS BOERNE AND OUTSKIRTS OF SAN ANTONIO AND THOSE PLACES U BASICALLY HAVE TO BE RITCH TO AFFORD LIVING THERE SO PLEASE DONT LISTEN TO THESE DUDES BECAUSE THEY ARE LYING TO U JUST TO SELL U HOUSES AND MAKE MONEY OF U, SAN ANTONIO IS A CEST POOL OF VIOLENT CRIME AND VERY GHETTO LOW CLASS, I HATE IT HERE AND I JUST WANN MOVE ME AND ALL MY FAMILY AWAY FROM HERE
Thank you #KeepSanAntonioLame 🥸
lol
As a retiree who grew up in San Antonio, I pretty much agree. Traffic and crowding definitely much worse than it used to be. Public transportation hasn't kept up with the sprawl, either. Property values have typically outpaced inflation, and tax appraisals have resulted in ever increasing taxes. Sales tax rate also higher than it used to be. But no State income tax. I was single until later in life, so agree, not that many opportunities for social interaction for those not partnered. Career opportunities and salaries, while still not that great, are better than they used to be, IMO.
Thank you for the comment and I agree wholeheartedly!
Name me one major city in the US that doesn't have traffic issues, exactly
Great information! Does it ever snow in San Antonio?
Thanks Jack! It actually does but very rarely. But when it does, the whole city shuts down for a while!🤣
San Antonio sort of grew on me but I saw many issues there. First and foremost, let's stop with the stereotyping and undercover racism. I notice that if you are of a certain demographic, they label you and treat you rather different. Jobs are mainly good for Hispanics, Whites, and possibly Asians. If you're Black, good luck finding a good paying job, especially in the tech industry. I remember going almost a year without a job. It was so crazy that I even got turned down from a basic HEB position. When I finally had an interview with USAA, they thought my last name was Garza. The agency that sent me, gave them the wrong name, which is why I believe I got the interview. Same resume, mind you.... Once they saw me it was not happening. When I moved to Austin, so many opportunities came my way. As of now, I'm a System Engineer for a major corporation. Another issue is dating in San Antonio.... If you're not in the military then it is slim pickings. Beware of moving to that city as it may leave a bad taste in your mouth(Not with the food, if you like bbq/tacos).
The job market sucks. I was born and raised in SA and never made more then 11$ an hour which is why I left.
Yeah in certain job sectors, the market is not good at all but in healthcare, military, and real estate the market is booming. All the best to you and yours!
Chris
Chris@SanAntonioHomeGroup.com
Good video
Thanks Israel, I appreciate the kind words!
San Antonio have traffic and traffic jams and construction and heat and San Antonio have fire ants problem
You Obviously have not traveled to other states especially during the Winters, San Antonio is a piece of cake!
I have but in those states, people can actually drive during the winter! Our city just literally shuts down with 5 inches of snow!
Sounds like every other big city in Texas. DFW is the same.
Is the San Antonio humidity worse than the humidity of NYC? I'm from NYC and summers here are very humid but was just curious if San Antonio was more or perhaps less humid than here.
Humidity 😢
Hello from Chicago! You wanna talk property taxes? SA couldn't even come close to Cook County. You wanna talk traffic? I drive into the Loop (downtown) every day despite great public transportation. You wanna talk crime? My commute takes me through the West Side where you need eyes in the back of your head. I'm retiring in four years, and I'm definitely moving to SA. The Alamo City is very retirement friendly according to my research. So I have to ask myself, why is this guy making a video that's full of more holes than Swiss cheese? The only thing I can think of is you're trying to keep people with money out. Either that or the Californians, which I can completely understand. Well, get ready, I'm coming down. The only thing I'm going to miss about Chi-town is the best deep-dish pizza in the world.
Thanks for the reply Anthony! We would love to have you in San Antonio! There are definitely other cities that are worse than SA in certain areas but I have been here for 46 years and the changes are drastic and what every San Antonio resident talks about. I love this city but also want to tell people what is happening here. Unfortunately I cannot speak on what other cities are like, I just wanted keep it real on what the downsides are! I love living here and am definitely not trying to keep people out. Also, not a fan of Swiss cheese lol Have a great day Anthony!
Chicago just needs to disappear no one cares about how gangster people in Chicago think they are in Texas anyone can pack a strap and all that gang shit is a joke in texas
you mean chiraq?
Got divorced im planning 18 months to maybe be a homeowner im very weary of who i do business W
Hey Eric, totally understand your weariness in who to trust working with. No pressure here but if you ever have questions, please feel free to reach out if you have any questions on what is needed to be a homeowner and how to best prepare for the process! My email is Chris@SanAntonioHomeGroup.com and I am here to serve! -Chris
Y’all speakin on the tone when y’all ain’t from here