Six reasons San Antonio is gaining attention from global investors
Writer: Andrea Teran
August 2025 — San Antonio, blending cultural heritage with a rapidly evolving economy, is increasingly recognized as one of Texas’s most promising investment destinations. The city attracts domestic and international capital with its affordability, infrastructure expansion, and targeted sector growth. Here are six key reasons San Antonio stands out for investors in 2025.
- Affordable and Stable Real Estate Market
San Antonio’s housing market offers one of the most competitive entry points among major U.S. metros. The median home value was $254,107 in July 2025, down 3.8% year-over-year, according to Zillow. Inventory totaled 8,272 active listings with 1,966 new listings in July, reflecting a balanced supply environment. Homes go under contract in a median of 36 days, with 57.8% of sales closing below asking price versus 16.5% above. This combination of affordability and liquidity continues to attract investors seeking steady rental yields and potential long-term appreciation.
- Expanding Industrial and Commercial Footprint
San Antonio’s industrial market is showing renewed strength. Partners Real Estate reported 614,800 square feet of positive net absorption in 2Q25, rebounding from earlier in the year and reflecting renewed leasing demand. About 6.1 million square feet is under construction across the metro, including major distribution and manufacturing facilities, according to the Blue Collar Commercial Group. This active development pipeline positions San Antonio as a growing logistics and advanced manufacturing hub within the Texas growth corridor.
- Bioscience and Healthcare Leadership
The bioscience and healthcare industry generates $44 billion annually for the San Antonio economy and supports more than 180,000 high-wage jobs, according to the San Antonio Express-News. The approved merger between UT Health San Antonio and the University of Texas at San Antonio will create a major research institution with more than $486 million in combined research expenditures, enhancing the city’s profile as a center for medical innovation
- Major Airport Expansion to Boost Connectivity
San Antonio International Airport is in the midst of a $1.7 billion expansion, anchored by the construction of an 832,000-square-foot Terminal C with up to 17 new gates, as reported by the San Antonio Express-News. Scheduled to open in 2028, the project recently secured an additional $13.3 million federal grant, bringing total federal support to $31.3 million. The expansion is expected to double the airport’s capacity and strengthen San Antonio’s role as a gateway for domestic and international travel.
- Strong Tourism and Visitor Economy
San Antonio welcomed 37.65 million visitors in 2023, generating $21.5 billion in total economic impact and supporting more than 147,000 jobs in the hospitality sector, according to Visit San Antonio. Over 70% of visitors come from within Texas and neighboring states, according to David Gonzaelez, vice president of media relations for Visit San Antonio, as cited by News 4 San Antonio. That strong local tourism base makes the city less vulnerable to international travel downturns.
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- Resilient Office Market Performance
Despite national headwinds in commercial real estate, San Antonio posted 83,850 square feet of positive net absorption in 2Q25, with vacancy holding at 19.9%, according to CBRE.
This stability reflects the city’s diversified economic base and competitive cost structure, attracting companies seeking affordable, efficient workspace in a growing metro area.
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