Living in San Angelo, TX
San Angelo is the 339th-largest city in the US, home to about 101,000 people in 2025. Its population has been roughly flat since 2020. Prices across the metro area run below the national average (92.5 on an index where the US is 100).
- Population, 2025
- 100,640+0.7% since 2020
- Median home value
- $187,6002.8 years of median income
- Median rent
- $1,153/morent plus utilities
- Household income
- $65,864median, per year
- Price level
- 92.5US average = 100
- January / July highs
- 61° / 97°lows 34° / 72°
- Average commute
- 19 min9% work from home
- State income tax
- Noneon wages
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County: Tom Green County
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Elevation: about 1,844 ft
Metro area: San Angelo, TX
Cost of living in San Angelo
The median home in San Angelo is worth $187,600 and the median household earns $65,864 a year, so a typical home costs about 2.8 years of income. Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,153 a month, about 21% of the median household's income. BEA puts overall prices in the San Angelo, TX metro area at 92.5, with housing at 81.4 and goods at 93.8 (US = 100). In practice, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced place stretches about as far as $69,300 here. Texas has no state income tax on wages. The average combined state and local sales tax in Texas is 8.2%.
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San Angelo weather
Average highs run from 61°F in January to 97°F in July, and January nights average 34°F. It gets 21 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 1 inches of snow. Expect about 119 days a year at 90°F or hotter. The most comfortable months are March to April and October to November.
Month-by-month weather and the best time to visit San Angelo
People and work
The median resident is 35.5 years old, and 25% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 61% of households own their home. The average one-way commute is 19 minutes; 9% of workers work from home.
- Median age
- 35.5214th youngest of 546
- Bachelor's or higher
- 25%adults 25+
- Homeowners
- 61%of households
- People per sq mile
- 1,67660.1 sq mi of land
- Take transit to work
- 0%3% walk, 0.2% bike
- Unemployment
- 3.9%2020-2024 average
- Poverty rate
- 11%of residents
- Typical home built
- 1978median year
Who moves to San Angelo, and where people go
From farther away, newcomers most often come from San Antonio (Bexar County), Fort Worth (Tarrant County) and Lubbock (Lubbock County). People who leave for somewhere more than 100 miles away most often head to San Antonio (Bexar County), Fort Worth (Tarrant County) and Lubbock (Lubbock County). See the map and full lists
IRS county-to-county migration, 2022 to 2023 tax years. Where Americans are moving.
Natural hazards, home prices and air quality
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
FEMA rating for Tom Green County, scored against every US county. Biggest risks: winter weather, hail, lightning, drought.
Home prices
+1.8% in a year
Up 33% over five years. FHFA house price index for the San Angelo, TX area, 2026 Q2.
FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025) combines expected losses from 18 natural hazards with how vulnerable and resilient the community is. It describes the county, not your street; check flood maps for a specific address at FEMA's Flood Map Service Center.
Parks and sights near San Angelo
The best-known parks, museums, zoos and landmarks within about 35 miles. Tap Been or Want to add them to your city passport.
- Angelo State University 2 miles
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Airports near San Angelo
| Airport | Distance | Passengers boarding in 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| San Angelo Regional Airport SJT | 8 mi | 49,493 |
| Abilene Regional Airport ABI | 79 mi | 94,579 |
Federal Aviation Administration, calendar year 2024 passenger boardings (enplanements) at commercial service airports. Straight-line distance.
Colleges in and near San Angelo
| College | Distance | Undergrads | Net price a year | Graduate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angelo State University | 2 mi | 5,643 | $13,394 | 45% |
US Department of Education College Scorecard, October 2026 release. Net price is the average yearly cost after grants for students who get federal aid. Graduate: share finishing within 150% of normal time.
Frost dates and fall color in San Angelo
Half the years, the last spring night at 32°F comes before March 20, so plant tender crops after that date or wait a week or two to be safer. Fall color depends on the trees, but the US Department of Agriculture says the brightest leaves come with warm, sunny days and cool nights, and that frost ruins vivid color. Here, cool 36°F nights usually start around November 1 and the first frost comes around November 10.
NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for San Angelo, TX, median (50%) dates. All frost dates for San Angelo.
Wildfire smoke in San Angelo
From 2021 through 2025, a smoke plume covered San Angelo on about 124 days a year, including about 12 days of medium or heavy smoke. Smoke high overhead can turn sunsets red without reaching the ground, so check the air quality reading before you change plans.
NOAA Hazard Mapping System smoke analysis, daily satellite plumes over the city center, 2021 to 2025. Smoke days for every city.
Home internet in San Angelo
Census Bureau American Community Survey 2020-2024, table B28002, 39,474 households. Compare every city.
Public schools in San Angelo
Downtown San Angelo is in this district. Neighborhoods farther out may belong to a different one, so check the address with the district before you buy or rent.
| District | Grades | Students | Schools | Students per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Angelo Independent School District | Pre-K to 12 | 13,004 | 21 | 15.5 |
Other districts within 10 miles: Wall Independent School District (1,313 students), Grape Creek Independent School District (1,196 students).
National Center for Education Statistics, school district boundaries and characteristics, 2024-25 school year.
San Angelo's twin cities
Cities at least 250 miles away with the closest match to San Angelo's weather month by month and its costs (price level, home values and rent).
- El Paso, TX82% matchCompare
- Augusta, GA78% matchCompare
- Tyler, TX70% matchCompare
- Macon, GA69% matchCompare
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Stargazing near San Angelo
The nearest certified International Dark Sky Places:
Designations by DarkSky International as recorded in Wikidata (CC0). All dark sky places.
Pros and cons of living in San Angelo
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Pros
- Data Homes are affordable for locals: the median home costs 2.8 years of median household income, lower than in three quarters of the cities we cover.
- Data Everyday prices in the metro run 8% below the US average (BEA).
- Data Texas has no state income tax on wages.
- Data Winters are warm, with January highs around 61°F.
- Data Commutes are short: 19 minutes each way on average.
- Data Low natural hazard risk: FEMA rates Tom Green County relatively low overall.
Cons
- Data Summers are long and hot: about 119 days a year reach 90°F.
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Cities near San Angelo
| City | Distance | Population | Home value | Price level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene, TX | 80 mi | 131,588 | $183,700 | 90.4 | Compare |
| Midland, TX | 102 mi | 147,615 | $319,200 | 95.8 | Compare |
| Odessa, TX | 117 mi | 122,707 | $223,100 | 93.9 | Compare |
| Killeen, TX | 162 mi | 161,883 | $215,400 | 91.1 | Compare |
| Leander, TX | 165 mi | 91,132 | $506,200 | 98.1 | Compare |
| Lubbock, TX | 168 mi | 273,071 | $212,400 | 91.3 | Compare |
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Frequently asked questions
Is San Angelo a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. The numbers show prices below the national average, homes that cost under four years of median income, no state income tax on wages, short commutes; the trade-offs are 119 days a year at 90°F or hotter. Compare San Angelo side by side with another city to see how it stacks up for you.
What is the population of San Angelo?
The Census Bureau estimates San Angelo had 100,640 residents on July 1, 2025, compared with 99,903 in April 2020 (+0.7%).
How much do you need to earn to live in San Angelo?
Using BEA price levels, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced US city buys about the same as $69,300 in the San Angelo area. The median household here earns $65,864.
When is the best time to visit San Angelo?
By the 1991-2020 climate normals, March to April and October to November are the most comfortable months. July averages 97°F and January 61°F for daytime highs.
What county is San Angelo in?
San Angelo is in Tom Green County, Texas. Source: Census Bureau 2020 geography.
What time zone is San Angelo in?
San Angelo is on Central Time (UTC-6, or UTC-5 during daylight saving time from March to November).
What is the elevation of San Angelo?
About 1,844 feet above sea level at the city center. Elevation varies across the city.
Does Texas have a state income tax?
No. Texas does not tax wage income.
Sources
Population: Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimates (July 1, 2025). Income, housing, education and commuting: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for the city of San Angelo. Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 for the San Angelo, TX metro area. Weather: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, San Angelo, TX station; snowfall from San Angelo Wfo, TX. Taxes: Tax Foundation 2026. How we get our numbers.