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Is San Angelo a Good Place to Live? San Angelo, Texas: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
San Angelo ranks #701 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #309 of 524 smaller cities and #34 of 74 in Texas. Against similar-size cities it stands out for affordable homes ($187,600, #60 of 524) and low unemployment (3.3%, #67 of 476), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
San Angelo by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with San Angelo's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in San Angelo?
San Angelo's cost of living index is 92.5, 7% below the US level of 100 and #337 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,153/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $212,773, 29% below the typical Texas home ($299,367).
| Measure | San Angelo | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 92.5#337 of 1,308 | 97 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home value (Zillow)Zillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $212,773#148 of 1,187 | $299,367 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rent (Zillow)Zillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,304/mo#168 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $187,600#192 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,153/mo#391 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 2.8x#109 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 21%#567 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Texas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
San Angelo housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. San Angelo is in the San Angelo, TX metro.
Texas housing market →Is San Angelo safe?
San Angelo recorded 287 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 23% below the US rate of 373 and 29% below Texas's 401. That ranks #534 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #237 of 442 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by San Angelo Police Department. Property crime runs 2,187 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
| Measure | San Angelo | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 264 · US 373 | 287#534 of 1,083 | 401 | 264 | 373 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,553 · US 2,083 | 2,187#752 of 1,083 | 2,463 | 1,553 | 2,083 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Texas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in San Angelo?
The median household in San Angelo earns $65,864, 14% below the US figure of $76,827 and 10% below Texas ($73,035). Unemployment is 3.3% (US 4.2%). 11% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.3% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
| Measure | San Angelo | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $76,827 | $65,864#907 of 1,312 | $73,035 | $83,646 | $76,827 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.2% | 3.3%#186 of 1,058 | 4.2% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 11%#571 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.8% | +0.3%#489 of 1,132 | +1.7% | +0.2% | +0.8% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Texas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in San Angelo?
The median resident of San Angelo is 35.5 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 24.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #982 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 61.2% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | San Angelo | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 35.5 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 24.7%#982 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 61.2% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are San Angelo's schools and health?
There is no city graduation rate for San Angelo; its public schools have 15.7 students per teacher and spend $10,687 per pupil. 36.5% of adults are obese and 13% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | San Angelo | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 15.7#584 of 1,188 | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $10,687#1097 of 1,188 | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 36.5%#912 of 1,311 | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 13%#950 of 1,311 | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 17.8%#817 of 1,311 | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 20.1%#1220 of 1,311 | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. 14,591 students are enrolled in San Angelo's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in San Angelo?
The average commute in San Angelo is 19.2 minutes (Texas 23.7); 0.4% of workers take transit and 9.1% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index San Angelo scores 7.9 of 20 (below average walkable), #1084 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 83.7°F and winters 49.1°F, with 20.9 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | San Angelo | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 19.2 min#280 of 1,312 | 23.7 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 6.6%#788 of 1,312 | 8.1% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 73.5% | 75.1% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0.4% | 1% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 9.1% | 11% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 7.9#1084 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Texas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61.1 | 33.7 | 0.9 |
| Feb | 65.4 | 37.6 | 1.2 |
| Mar | 73.1 | 45.6 | 1.5 |
| Apr | 81.7 | 52.5 | 1.5 |
| May | 88.7 | 62.3 | 3.1 |
| Jun | 94.4 | 70 | 2.3 |
| Jul | 97.4 | 72.3 | 1.1 |
| Aug | 96.7 | 71.6 | 2.4 |
| Sep | 89.4 | 64.6 | 2.5 |
| Oct | 80.5 | 53.8 | 2.4 |
| Nov | 69.2 | 42.6 | 1.2 |
| Dec | 62 | 34.9 | 0.9 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at San Angelo.
| Measure | San Angelo | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 66.7°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 83.7°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 49.1°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 20.9 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at San Angelo.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in San Angelo?
The EPA has no air-quality monitor in San Angelo's county, so we have no air reading for it. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Tom Green County's biggest natural hazard losses in hail, wildfire, and tornado, with expected yearly losses of 0.1% of building value, lower than 89% of US counties.
| Measure | San Angelo | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.1%#177 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Tom Green County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Tom Green County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hail | 0.012% | 87% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.0077% | 82% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0089% | 50% of counties |
| Strong wind | 0.0016% | 44% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.054% | 15% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does San Angelo compare with similar-size cities?
San Angelo is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #309 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 99,674.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Angelo, TXPop. 99,674 | #701 | 54.9 | $65,864 | $1,153/mo | 287 | 19.2 min |
| Albany, NYPop. 100,492 | #700 | 54.9 | $61,986 | $1,216/mo | 832 | 20 min |
| Boca Raton, FLPop. 100,234 | #346 | 61.0 | $106,273 | $2,508/mo | 113 | 21.2 min |
| Yuma, AZPop. 100,139 | #1169 | 46.1 | $65,482 | $1,114/mo | 353 | 18.4 min |
| Norwalk, CAPop. 99,789 | #808 | 53.2 | $100,085 | $2,090/mo | 327 | 29.5 min |
| Federal Way, WAPop. 99,493 | #770 | 53.8 | $86,909 | $1,797/mo | 353 | 32.1 min |
| Longmont, COPop. 99,406 | #354 | 60.8 | $90,671 | $1,816/mo | 350 | 24.5 min |
| Kenosha, WIPop. 99,372 | #583 | 56.9 | $71,239 | $1,186/mo | 324 | 23.6 min |
| Fayetteville, ARPop. 99,319 | #539 | 57.4 | $62,695 | $1,065/mo | 446 | 18.5 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does San Angelo compare with the rest of Texas?
San Angelo ranks #34 of the 74 Texas cities we track, with a score of 54.9 against Texas's statewide 45.8. Its households earn 10% below the Texas median. Violent crime is 29% below the statewide rate. Homes are 29% below the typical Texas home.
| City | Rank in TX | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flower Mound, TXPop. 78,389 | #1 | 67.4 | $161,235 | $2,231/mo | 42 |
| Frisco, TXPop. 219,304 | #2 | 66.6 | $150,212 | $2,014/mo | 98 |
| Cedar Park, TXPop. 78,301 | #3 | 66.3 | $129,545 | $1,846/mo | 91 |
| McKinney, TXPop. 210,600 | #4 | 65.3 | $124,215 | $1,901/mo | 115 |
| Leander, TXPop. 74,067 | #5 | 65.2 | $139,048 | $1,939/mo | part year |
| Round Rock, TXPop. 127,786 | #6 | 64.9 | $99,287 | $1,763/mo | 125 |
| The Woodlands, TXPop. 121,002 | #7 | 63.6 | $140,701 | $1,822/mo | no data |
| Georgetown, TXPop. 85,999 | #8 | 63.4 | $95,062 | $1,795/mo | 149 |
| Mansfield, TXPop. 77,510 | #9 | 63.4 | $121,126 | $1,954/mo | 106 |
| Allen, TXPop. 110,265 | #10 | 63.3 | $130,901 | $1,932/mo | 79 |
| Midland, TXPop. 136,640 | … #30 | 56.9 | $89,585 | $1,434/mo | 352 |
| Little Elm, TXPop. 54,820 | #31 | 56.7 | $119,219 | $1,953/mo | part year |
| Conroe, TXPop. 102,360 | #32 | 56.2 | $76,206 | $1,393/mo | 263 |
| Euless, TXPop. 60,421 | #33 | 55.8 | $82,167 | $1,690/mo | 159 |
| San Angelo, TXPop. 99,674 | #34 | 54.9 | $65,864 | $1,153/mo | 287 |
| Bryan, TXPop. 87,939 | #35 | 54.7 | $59,289 | $1,195/mo | 287 |
| Garland, TXPop. 246,844 | #36 | 54.5 | $76,320 | $1,641/mo | 191 |
| College Station, TXPop. 124,570 | #37 | 54.5 | $50,900 | $1,194/mo | 132 |
| Missouri City, TXPop. 76,558 | #38 | 54.4 | $94,390 | $1,931/mo | 151 |
The top 10 of the 74 and the cities ranked either side of San Angelo among the Texas cities we track, by overall score. Texas statewide: median income $73,035, violent crime 401 per 100,000.
How is San Angelo's score calculated?
San Angelo scores 54.9 out of 100, #701 of 1,312 (grade C+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Texas's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in San Angelo. Similar-size median 55.5.
52.8 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by San Angelo's police agency. Similar-size median 77.6.
72.8 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in San Angelo. Similar-size median 58.9.
46.4 - EducationCity data, some inputs missing · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in San Angelo's public schools. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 55.2.
38.9 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
San Angelo's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
80.3 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in San Angelo. Similar-size median 56.1.
48.6 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in San Angelo. Similar-size median 42.4.
46.6 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in San Angelo. Similar-size median 50.0.
48.9 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across San Angelo's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
36.3 - EnvironmentCity data, some inputs missing · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 50.8.
89.1 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: San Angelo's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories San Angelo has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in San Angelo
Is San Angelo, TX a good place to live?
San Angelo ranks #701 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #309 of 524 smaller cities and #34 of 74 in Texas. Against similar-size cities it stands out for affordable homes ($187,600, #60 of 524) and low unemployment (3.3%, #67 of 476), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
What is the cost of living in San Angelo?
San Angelo's cost of living index is 92.5, 7% below the US level of 100 and #337 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,153/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $212,773, 29% below the typical Texas home ($299,367).
What is the crime rate in San Angelo?
San Angelo recorded 287 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 23% below the US rate of 373 and 29% below Texas's 401. That ranks #534 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #237 of 442 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by San Angelo Police Department. Property crime runs 2,187 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
What is the median household income in San Angelo?
The median household in San Angelo earns $65,864, 14% below the US figure of $76,827 and 10% below Texas ($73,035). Unemployment is 3.3% (US 4.2%). 11% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.3% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
How much is rent in San Angelo?
Median rent in San Angelo is $1,153/mo (Census), #391 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Zillow's typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,304/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 21% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in San Angelo?
Zillow's typical home value in San Angelo is $212,773, down 3.7% in a year, against $299,367 for Texas and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $187,600.
How are the public schools in San Angelo?
There is no city graduation rate for San Angelo; its public schools have 15.7 students per teacher and spend $10,687 per pupil.
How long is the commute in San Angelo?
The average commute is 19.2 minutes, #280 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 23.7 minutes across Texas. 6.6% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in San Angelo?
San Angelo averages 66.7°F over the year, 83.7°F in summer and 49.1°F in winter, with 20.9 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is San Angelo walkable?
San Angelo scores 7.9 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #1084 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is San Angelo at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Tom Green County's biggest natural hazard losses in hail, wildfire, and tornado, with expected yearly losses of 0.1% of building value, lower than 89% of US counties.
Who lives in San Angelo?
San Angelo has 99,674 residents. The median resident of San Angelo is 35.5 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 24.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #982 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 61.2% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does San Angelo compare with the rest of Texas?
San Angelo ranks #34 of the 74 Texas cities we track, with a score of 54.9 against Texas's statewide 45.8. Its households earn 10% below the Texas median. Violent crime is 29% below the statewide rate. Homes are 29% below the typical Texas home.
What cities are similar in size to San Angelo?
The tracked cities in other states closest to San Angelo's population of 99,674 are Albany, NY (#700 overall), Boca Raton, FL (#346 overall), Yuma, AZ (#1169 overall), Norwalk, CA (#808 overall), and Federal Way, WA (#770 overall). San Angelo is #701.