{"id":5416,"date":"2026-06-11T05:17:10","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T23:17:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lrgrealty.com\/lrg-blog\/?p=5416"},"modified":"2026-06-13T00:26:46","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T18:26:46","slug":"how-much-house-can-i-afford-san-antonio","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lrgrealty.com\/lrg-blog\/tools\/how-much-house-can-i-afford-san-antonio\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much House Can I Afford in San Antonio?"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n\/* Post 5416 only: full-width tool page layout *\/\n\/* Hide Divi heading modules (post title + \"Suggested Articles\" H1s) *\/\nbody.postid-5416 .et_pb_heading .et_pb_module_header {\n    display: none !important;\n}\n\/* Hide visible byline \/ meta header block *\/\nbody.postid-5416 .rss-mh-block,\nbody.postid-5416 .rss-mh-wrap,\nbody.postid-5416 [class*=\"rss-mh\"] {\n    display: none !important;\n}\n\/* Hide TOC sidebar *\/\nbody.postid-5416 .rss-toc-wrap,\nbody.postid-5416 .rss-toc,\nbody.postid-5416 [id*=\"rss-toc\"] {\n    display: none !important;\n}\n\/* Hide default entry title and post meta *\/\nbody.postid-5416 h1.entry-title,\nbody.postid-5416 .et_post_meta_wrapper,\nbody.postid-5416 .post-meta {\n    display: none !important;\n}\n\/* Full width content *\/\nbody.postid-5416 .et_pb_post_content,\nbody.postid-5416 #left-area,\nbody.postid-5416 .et_pb_post {\n    max-width: 100% !important;\n    width: 100% !important;\n    float: none !important;\n}\nbody.postid-5416 #sidebar {\n    display: none !important;\n}\n\/* Show the default reviews sticky bar (un-hide the neighborhood-guide override) *\/\nbody.postid-5416 #rssStickyBar {\n    display: block !important;\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<section class=\"nh-blk\">\n<div class=\"nh-wrap\">\n<div class=\"nh-sec-head\">\n<div class=\"nh-sec-kicker\">San Antonio Reality<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"nh-sec-title\" id=\"why-san-antonio-affordability-is-different-from-what-generic-calculators-show\">Why San Antonio affordability is different from what generic calculators show<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"nh-prose\">\n<p>Generic affordability calculators use national average tax and insurance assumptions. <a href=\"https:\/\/lrgrealty.com\/lrg-blog\/christmas-day-homebuying\/\">San Antonio buyers<\/a> pay substantially more on both. Bexar County's effective property tax rate runs 2.1% to 2.3% of assessed value, depending on your school district, well above the national average of 1.1%. Texas homeowner's insurance runs higher than most states because of hail, wind, and storm exposure statewide. On a $260,000 San Antonio home, these two line items alone add roughly $6<\/p>\n<p>The calculator above uses 2.2% property tax and 0.81% insurance, both calibrated <a href=\"https:\/\/lrgrealty.com\/lrg-blog\/top-5-reasons-to-move-to-san-antonio-in-2024\/\">to San Antonio<\/a> specifically. A national calculator using 1.1% tax and 0.5% insurance on the same home would show $350 per month less in housing costs, overstating your buying power by $50,000 or m<\/p>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lrgrealty.com\/lrg-blog\/bexar-county-property-tax-deadlines-2025\/\">Bexar County property tax<\/a> components:<\/strong> County $0.276, City of San Antonio $0.542, River Authority $0.018, plus your school district at $0.95 to $1.05. Total effective: 2.1% to 2.3%. This calculator uses 2.2%.<\/li>\n<p>6, City of San Antonio $0.542, River Authority $0.018, plus your school district at $0.95 to $1.05. Total effective: 2.1% to 2.3%. This calculator uses 2.2%.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Texas homeowner's insurance:<\/strong> TDI reports a 2025 statewide preliminary average of $3,506 per year. San Antonio's inland position and lower storm exposure put local rates below that average. This calculator uses 0.81% of home value, roughly $2,106 per year on a $260,000 home.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why this matters for affordability:<\/strong> On a $260,000 home, Bexar property tax adds $477 per month and insurance adds $176 per month. Those two items reduce how much principal and interest you can carry within the same income, which is why the affordable price is lower than a national tool suggests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"nh-blk alt\">\n<div class=\"nh-wrap\">\n<div class=\"nh-sec-head\">\n<div class=\"nh-sec-kicker\">The Worked Example<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"nh-sec-title\" id=\"what-income-you-need-for-a-median-san-antonio-home\">What income you need for a median San Antonio home<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"nh-prose\">\n<p>The San Antonio city median is $260,000 as of May 2026. Here is the full monthly payment breakdown using this calculator's assumptions, and the household income required to qualify under standard lending ratios.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"nh-tbl-wrap\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Payment Component<\/th>\n<th>FHA (3.5% down)<\/th>\n<th>VA ($0 down)<\/th>\n<th>Conventional (5% down)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Down payment<\/td>\n<td>$9,100<\/td>\n<td>$0<\/td>\n<td>$13,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Loan amount<\/td>\n<td>$250,900<\/td>\n<td>$260,000<\/td>\n<td>$247,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Monthly principal and interest at 5.5%<\/td>\n<td>$1,425<\/td>\n<td>$1,477<\/td>\n<td>$1,403<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Monthly property tax at 2.2%<\/td>\n<td>$477<\/td>\n<td>$477<\/td>\n<td>$477<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Monthly insurance at 0.81%<\/td>\n<td>$176<\/td>\n<td>$176<\/td>\n<td>$176<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Monthly mortgage insurance<\/td>\n<td>$115 FHA MIP<\/td>\n<td>$0 (no PMI)<\/td>\n<td>$103 PMI<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Total monthly PITI<\/td>\n<td>$2,193<\/td>\n<td>$2,130<\/td>\n<td>$2,159<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Income needed at 28% housing ratio<\/td>\n<td>$94,000\/year<\/td>\n<td>$91,300\/year<\/td>\n<td>$92,500\/year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"nh-prose\" style=\"margin-top:16px\">\n<p>At the 28% front-end ratio, a median <a href=\"https:\/\/lrgrealty.com\/lrg-blog\/2024-8-31-understanding-san-antonio-home-price-trends-what-it-means-for-buyers-and-sellers\/\">San Antonio home<\/a> requires roughly $91,000 to $94,000 in household income depending on loan type. The VA loan has the lowest income requirement because there is no mortgage insurance, even though it finances the full purchase price. FHA requires the least cash upfront at $9,100 but carries mortgage insurance for the life of the loan.<\/p>\n<p>If your household income is closer to $70,000 to $80,000, the calculator will show you can afford homes in the $200,000 to $230,000 range, which covers large portions of the South Side, West Side, Converse, and Live Oak. Adjust the sliders above to see where your income places you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"nh-blk\">\n<div class=\"nh-wrap\">\n<div class=\"nh-sec-head\">\n<div class=\"nh-sec-kicker\">Loan Types<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"nh-sec-title\" id=\"how-your-loan-type-changes-your-number\">How your loan type changes your number<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"nh-facts\">\n<div class=\"nh-fact-card\">\n<div class=\"h\">Conventional at 5% down<\/div>\n<div class=\"b\">\n<dl>\n<div class=\"row\"><b>Down payment<\/b><span>5% minimum. On $260K: $13,000.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"row\"><b>Rate<\/b><span>5.5% in the calculator. Actual rate depends on credit and market.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"row\"><b>PMI<\/b><span>Required until 20% equity. Adds ~$100\/mo on a $260K home.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"row\"><b>Best for<\/b><span>Buyers with 680+ credit and 5% or more saved.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"nh-fact-card\">\n<div class=\"h\">FHA at 3.5% down<\/div>\n<div class=\"b\">\n<dl>\n<div class=\"row\"><b>Down payment<\/b><span>3.5% at 580 score. On $260K: $9,100.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"row\"><b>Rate<\/b><span>5.5% in the calculator. FHA rates often competitive with conventional.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"row\"><b>MIP<\/b><span>0.55% annual for the life of the loan. Cannot be removed.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"row\"><b>Best for<\/b><span>First-time buyers with 580 to 680 credit and limited savings.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"nh-facts\" style=\"margin-top:12px\">\n<div class=\"nh-fact-card\">\n<div class=\"h\">VA at $0 down<\/div>\n<div class=\"b\">\n<dl>\n<div class=\"row\"><b>Down payment<\/b><span>$0. Zero. The strongest down payment advantage in lending.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"row\"><b>Rate<\/b><span>5.5% in the calculator. VA rates are often the lowest available.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"row\"><b>PMI<\/b><span>None. VA loans carry no private mortgage insurance at any LTV.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"row\"><b>Funding fee<\/b><span>2.15% first use, rolled into loan. Waived for disabled Veterans.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"row\"><b>Best for<\/b><span>Veterans, Active Duty, Guard\/Reserve with qualifying service.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"nh-fact-card\">\n<div class=\"h\">Jumbo above $766,550<\/div>\n<div class=\"b\">\n<dl>\n<div class=\"row\"><b>Down payment<\/b><span>20% minimum in this calculator. On $800K: $160,000.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"row\"><b>Rate<\/b><span>6.0% in the calculator. Jumbo rates typically run 0.25% to 0.5% higher.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"row\"><b>PMI<\/b><span>None at 20% down.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"row\"><b>Best for<\/b><span>Higher-end SA buyers: Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, The Dominion, Stone Oak estates.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"nh-blk alt\">\n<div class=\"nh-wrap\">\n<div class=\"nh-sec-head\">\n<div class=\"nh-sec-kicker\">How the Math Works<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"nh-sec-title\" id=\"what-the-calculator-is-doing-with-your-numbers\">What the calculator is doing with your numbers<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"nh-prose\">\n<p>The tool applies the same qualifying ratios that lenders use. The 28% front-end ratio means your total housing payment, including principal, interest, taxes, insurance, and mortgage insurance, should not exceed 28% of your gross monthly income. The 43% back-end ratio means your total monthly debt payments, housing plus car loans, student loans, credit cards, and other obligations, should not exceed 43% of gross income.<\/p>\n<p>Both ratios must pass. A buyer earning $7,000 per month gross qualifies for up to $1,960 in <a href=\"https:\/\/lrgrealty.com\/lrg-blog\/san-antonio-veterans-hit-by-rising-housing-costs\/\">housing costs<\/a> under the 28% rule. But if that same buyer has $800 per month in car and student loan payments, the 43% rule caps total debt at $3,010, leaving o<\/p>\n<p>The calculator caps jumbo loans at 20% down because most jumbo lenders require it. Below $766,550 in Bexar County, <a href=\"https:\/\/lrgrealty.com\/lrg-blog\/san-antonio-2026-projected-conforming-loan-limits\/\">conforming loan limits<\/a> apply and lower down payments are available. The 5.5% rate assumption for conventional, FHA, and VA reflects mid-2026 market conditions. Your actual rate will depend on credit, loan type, and the rate environment when you lock.<\/p>\n<p> Your actual rate will depend on credit, loan type, and the rate environment when you lock.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"nh-blk\">\n<div class=\"nh-wrap\">\n<div class=\"nh-sec-head\">\n<div class=\"nh-sec-kicker\">The Honest Read<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"nh-sec-title\" id=\"buy-below-your-maximum-not-at-it\">Buy below your maximum, not at it<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"nh-prose\">\n<p>The calculator shows you the maximum price a lender will likely approve. It does not show you the price you should actually target. Lender maximums assume every dollar of available income goes to debt service with no cushion for home repairs, rate changes, job disruption, or lifestyle. In <a href=\"https:\/\/lrgrealty.com\/lrg-blog\/pearl-district-san-antonio-neighborhood-guide\/\">San Antonio, where<\/a> summer cooling costs can add $200 to $400 per month and older homes in established neighborhoods carry deferred maintenance, buying at your maximum leaves no margin.<\/p>\n<p>The LRG recommendation: target 80% to 90% of your calculator maximum. If the tool shows you qualify for $280,000, look at homes in the $225,000 to $250,000 range. You will have a lower payment, faster equity accumulation, a reserve for repairs, and significantly less financial stress if rates adjust on an ARM or if income changes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"nh-callout green\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Repairs budget:<\/strong> Budget 1% to 2% of home value per year for maintenance. On a $260,000 home, that is $2,600 to $5,200 annually, or $217 to $433 per month that the calculator does not account for.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rate sensitivity:<\/strong> A 0.5% rate increase on a $250,000 loan adds roughly $75 per month. If you buy at your maximum and rates rise on an ARM, the payment increase eats into non-housing expenses.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Emergency reserves:<\/strong> Lenders qualify you based on income, not savings adequacy. Aim for 3 to 6 months of total expenses in reserve after closing, not just enough to close.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"nh-blk alt\">\n<div class=\"nh-wrap\">\n<div class=\"nh-sec-head\">\n<div class=\"nh-sec-kicker\">USDA: The Missing Option<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"nh-sec-title\" id=\"what-about-usda-loans-in-san-antonio\">What about USDA loans in San Antonio?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"nh-prose\">\n<p>USDA loans offer $0 down for eligible buyers in qualifying rural areas. The calculator does not include USDA because most of the San Antonio city core is ineligible. However, roughly half of Bexar County qualifies, and the USDA option is real for buyers open to outer-ring communities.<\/p>\n<p>Eligible areas include St. Hedwig, Atascosa, Elmendorf, Adkins, and parts of south and east Bexar County. ZIPs like 78002, 78073, 78101, 78109, 78112, and 78152 fall within the USDA boundary. The 2026 household income cap for a 1 to 4 person family in the San Antonio metro is $119,850. For a 5 to 8 person household, the cap is $158,250.<\/p>\n<p>If you are open to these areas, USDA offers the same $0-down advantage as VA without the military service requirement. An LRG agent can pull the current eligibility map for any address you are considering and confirm whether your income qualifies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"nh-callout gray\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Eligible areas:<\/strong> St. Hedwig, Atascosa, Elmendorf, Adkins, and parts of far south and east Bexar County. NOT the city core, NOT Loop 1604 interior.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Income limit:<\/strong> $119,850 for 1 to 4 person household, $158,250 for 5 to 8 person household, as of 2026.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Down payment:<\/strong> $0, same as VA. No military service requirement.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why not in the calculator:<\/strong> USDA eligibility depends on the specific property address, not just the buyer's financials. The tool cannot verify property eligibility. An agent can.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"nh-endcta\" style=\"margin-top:18px\">\n<a href=\"\/lrg-blog\/connect-with-lrg\/?ref=how-much-house-can-i-afford-san-antonio&amp;intent=usda-check\" class=\"nh-cta\">Check USDA Eligibility for Your Address &rarr;<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"nh-blk\">\n<div class=\"nh-wrap\">\n<div class=\"nh-sec-head\">\n<div class=\"nh-sec-kicker\">Common Questions<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"nh-sec-title\" id=\"san-antonio-affordability-faqs\">San Antonio Affordability FAQs<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"nh-faq\">\n<details>\n<summary>What salary do I need to afford a $300,000 house in San Antonio?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"ans\">At 5.5% with FHA financing, a $300,000 home in San Antonio has a total PITI of roughly $2,530 per month including 2.2% Bexar property tax and 0.81% insurance. At the 28% front-end ratio, you need approximately $108,000 in gross household income. With VA financing at $0 down and no PMI, the required income drops to approximately $105,000. Adjust the calculator above for your exact credit range and debt level.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>How much down payment do I need for a house in San Antonio?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"ans\">FHA requires 3.5% at a 580 credit score. On a $260,000 San Antonio home, that is $9,100. Conventional requires 5% minimum, or $13,000. VA requires $0 for eligible Veterans and Military families. TSAHC and local DPA programs can cover part or all of the FHA or conventional down payment for qualifying Texas buyers.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Does Bexar County property tax really change how much house I can afford?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"ans\">Yes. Bexar's effective rate of 2.1% to 2.3% is double the national average of 1.1%. On a $260,000 home, that adds $477 per month in taxes alone. A buyer using a national calculator with 1.1% tax would overestimate their buying power by $50,000 or more. This calculator uses 2.2%, calibrated to Bexar County.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Can I afford more house with a VA loan?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"ans\">Not necessarily a higher price, but significantly less cash out of pocket. VA requires $0 down and carries no monthly mortgage insurance. On a $260,000 home, a VA buyer saves the $9,100 FHA down payment and the $115 per month MIP. The monthly payment is slightly higher because the full purchase price is financed, but the entry barrier is dramatically lower.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>What if I have car payments or student loans?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"ans\">The 43% back-end ratio includes all monthly debt obligations. Every $500 per month in car or student loan payments reduces your maximum housing payment by $500, which lowers your affordable home price by roughly $70,000 to $80,000. The calculator accounts for this when you adjust the debt slider.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Are there down payment assistance programs in San Antonio?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"ans\">Yes. TSAHC offers statewide grants and forgivable second liens for qualifying Texas buyers. The City of San Antonio offers up to $30,000 in DPA for income-qualified buyers. My First Texas Home provides below-market interest rates plus DPA for first-time buyers. These programs can eliminate the down payment entirely for FHA and conventional loans.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Should I buy at my maximum affordability?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"ans\">No. The calculator shows what a lender will likely approve, not what you should target. Lender maximums leave no room for repairs, rate changes, or income disruption. Target 80% to 90% of your maximum. If the tool shows $280,000, look at homes in the $225,000 to $250,000 range.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"nh-blk alt\">\n<div class=\"nh-wrap\">\n<div class=\"nh-sec-head\">\n<div class=\"nh-sec-kicker\">The Bottom Line<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"nh-sec-title\" id=\"run-your-numbers-then-talk-to-a-local-lender\">Run your numbers, then talk to a local lender<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"nh-prose\">\n<p>The calculator above gives you a realistic starting point based on San Antonio's actual tax and insurance costs, not national averages. But a calculator is a starting point, not a pre-approval. Your actual <a href=\"https:\/\/lrgrealty.com\/tools\/insurance-lower-quote-buying-power\/\">buying power<\/a> depends on your full credit profile, employment history, and the specific loan program a lender can offer. The next step is a conversation with a lender and an LRG agent who can translate these numbers into a real home search with real listings at your price point.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"nh-endcta\">\n<a href=\"\/lrg-blog\/connect-with-lrg\/?ref=how-much-house-can-i-afford-san-antonio&amp;intent=path-to-homeownership\" class=\"nh-cta\">Get Pre-Approved &rarr;<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lrgrealty.com\/listings\/homes-for-sale-san-antonio\/\" class=\"nh-cta ghost\" style=\"margin-left:8px\">Browse San Antonio Homes &rarr;<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"nh-blk nh-related\">\n<div class=\"nh-wrap\">\n<div class=\"nh-sec-head\">\n<div class=\"nh-sec-kicker\">Related Resources<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"nh-sec-title\" id=\"san-antonio-homebuying-guides\">San Antonio homebuying guides<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lrgrealty.com\/listings\/homes-for-sale-san-antonio\/\">San Antonio Homes for Sale &rarr;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/tools\/rent-to-own-vs-buying-texas\/\">Rent-to-Own vs Buying Calculator &rarr;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/lrg-blog\/san-antonio-rent-to-own-homes\/\">Rent to Own Homes in San Antonio &rarr;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/lrg-blog\/top-5-neighborhoods-in-san-antonio\/\">Top 5 Neighborhoods in San Antonio &rarr;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/lrg-blog\/2026-texas-first-time-homebuyer-programs-san-antonio-austin-killeen\">Texas First-Time Homebuyer Programs 2026 &rarr;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/lrg-blog\/how-to-protest-property-taxes-bexar-county\/\">How to Protest Bexar County Property Taxes &rarr;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"nh-resources\">\n<h3>Sources<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bexar.org\/1591\/Tax-Rates\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bexar County Appraisal District<\/a> -- 2025 adopted tax rates by entity<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/16657\/TX\/San-Antonio\/housing-market\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Redfin San Antonio<\/a> -- median home price, May 2026<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tdi.texas.gov\/general\/texas-homeowners-insurance\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Texas Dept of Insurance<\/a> -- 2025 preliminary statewide avg premium $3,506<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov\/eligibility\/welcomeAction.do\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">USDA Eligibility Map<\/a> -- property eligibility lookup<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rd.usda.gov\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">USDA Rural Development<\/a> -- 2026 income limits<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsh.com\/finance\/mortgage\/salary-home-buying-25-cities.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">HSH.com<\/a> -- salary needed to buy a home by city<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>See how much house you can actually afford in San Antonio using real Bexar County property tax and Texas insurance rates, not national averages.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":26,"featured_media":5419,"parent":6242,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-5416","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How Much House Can I Afford in San Antonio? 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