San Angelo

San Angelo offers a small-town feel with a welcoming community.
Historic Downtown is filled with local shops, cafes, and restaurants.
Historic Downtown is filled with local shops, cafes, and restuarants.
The Downtown River Trail is a popular place to take in the sights.
There are plenty of suburbs to choose from in San Angelo.

San Angelo, TX Area Guide

Avg Rent

$964

Population

99,038

Renter Mix

41% Rent

A historic city in West Texas with plenty of charm

Historic Culture Community Outdoors Artistic

San Angelo, Texas combines small-town hospitality with cultural attractions along the Concho River. Home to nearly 100,000 residents, the city centers around Angelo State University and Fort Concho National Historic Landmark. The downtown district houses the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts and San Angelo Performing Arts Center, while the river walk offers paths for walking, running, and cycling. Current rental rates remain competitive, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $942 monthly, representing a 2.5% annual increase, while two-bedroom units typically cost around $1,109.

The city features several outdoor attractions, including San Angelo State Park, which maintains part of the official Texas Longhorn herd, and the International Water Lily Collection at Civic League Park. Established neighborhoods include Santa Rita, with its historic architecture, and the Lake Nasworthy area near the reservoir. Goodfellow Air Force Base serves as a major employer, and the San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo showcases the area's ranching traditions. Housing options range from downtown apartments in restored buildings to residential communities in the southwest area near Loop 306.

Explore the City

The Downtown River Trail is a popular place to take in the sights.

There are plenty of suburbs to choose from in San Angelo.

Historic Downtown is filled with local shops, cafes, and restuarants.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$61,122

Average: $71,398

Education

21,162

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

48,497

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

36 Years

Largest Age Group

20-29 Years

Approximately 15% of Residents

Under 20

26%

Over 65

17%

Housing Distribution

San Angelo has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
41%
Non-Renters
59%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in San Angelo, TX is $826 for a studio, $964 for one bedroom, $1,166 for two bedrooms, and $1,419 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in San Angelo has increased by 1.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$964/month
622 Sq Ft
House
$1,637/month
1,373 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in San Angelo, TX is 2.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in San Angelo is 3.4% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $826 - $1,419. You can expect to pay 5.5% less for groceries, 7.7% more for utilities, and 0.5% more for transportation.

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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Schools

Ft Concho Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

476 Students

Santa Rita Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

371 Students

McGill Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

306 Students

Lamar Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

515 Students

Bonham Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

525 Students

Texas Leadership of San Angelo

Public

Grades K-12

1,299 Students

Glenn Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,258 Students

Lee Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

903 Students

Grape Creek Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

270 Students

Lincoln Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

844 Students

Grape Creek High School

Public

Grades 9-12

308 Students

Texas Leadership of San Angelo

Public

Grades K-12

1,299 Students

Central High School

Public

Grades 9-12

3,065 Students

Lake View High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,085 Students

Premier High School - San Angelo

Public

Grades 9-12

154 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • San Angelo Nature Center
  • Angelo State Planetarium
  • San Angelo State Park

Military Bases

Airports

  • San Angelo Regional/Mathis Field

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.