Living in San Angelo, TX

Explore San Angelo and see how it fits the life you want to build.

99,674 Population Tom Green County County City Place Type Texas State OrdinancesLocal Rules
Overall Match7.3 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

San Angelo at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population99,674
Median Household Income$65,864
Median Home Value$187,600
Median Gross Rent$1,153
Median Age35.5
Average Household Size2.4
Unemployment3.9%
Work From Home9.1%
Homeownership61.2%
Housing Vacancy10.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

San Angelo is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages. Home values are relatively modest compared with local household income, giving the area a comparatively favorable ownership-affordability signal.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in San Angelo Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in San Angelo and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value4.0 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment4.0 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability3.2 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly3.1 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength3.9 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in San Angelo

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$187,600
Median Gross Rent$1,153
Homeownership61.2%
Housing Vacancy10.6%
Housing Value8.0/10
Housing Stability6.4/10

Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. The housing mix leans toward owner-occupied homes while still supporting a meaningful rental market.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for San Angelo, TX

Median Household Income$65,864
Unemployment3.9%
Work From Home9.1%
Employment8.0/10
Remote Work Friendly6.2/10
Income Strength7.8/10

The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in San Angelo and how households are structured

Population99,674
Median Age35.5
Average Household Size2.4

San Angelo is a mid-sized community where neighborhood and nearby-employment patterns can materially affect a relocation decision.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in San Angelo

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for San Angelo point to very hot summers, cool winters, moderate annual rainfall and occasional snowfall.

Average Summer High97.4°F
Average Winter Low33.7°F
Annual Rainfall22.6 in.
Annual Snowfall1.3 in.

Seasonal Life in San Angelo

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a useful time to evaluate how quickly outdoor conditions become comfortable and how seasonal rain affects everyday routines.

Summer

Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.

Fall

Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.

Winter

Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

San Angelo is located in Tom Green County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Tom Green County.

County Intelligence

San Angelo & Tom Green County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

San Angelo is located in Tom Green County, Texas.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in San Angelo.

Current NarrowTheList data for San Angelo shows a population of about 99,674. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Tom Green County
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for San Angelo.

For someone considering a move to San Angelo, the available data currently points to comparatively attainable ownership costs relative to local income. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.