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As any visitor to our city will attest, San Antonio
is a warm, welcoming and wonderful community to live in.
Here you will discover year-round mild weather, a
vibrant mix of cultures, and, of course, an incredible
opportunity to grow your career.
As the nation’s 7th largest city, San Antonio offers
all the benefits of a big city while maintaining
small-town charm and friendliness. Below are some facts
about our community along with many of its incredible
attractions:
About San Antonio:
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7th largest city in the United States; With a
population of 1.3 million, San Antonio is one of
the fastest growing nations in the nation. |
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2nd largest city in Texas |
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Cost of living is consistently one of the lowest
among U.S. cities with populations of 1 million
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Affordable housing, prices are more than 23%
below the U.S. mean |
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Utility rates are among the lowest in the
nation, 20% lower than the national average |
Health Care:
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A healthy business; San Antonio’s health care
industry grew to $16.3 billion in 2007 up 6.5%
from 2006 |
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The hospital sector accounts for 29.6 of our
health care industry |
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Over the past 10 years, the economic impact of
hospitals increased by 111% |
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CHRISTUS Santa Rosa is among the largest
private-sector employers in San Antonio |
Education:
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San Antonio features a wide range of public,
charter and private educational institutes |
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Population growth is spurring the development
and expansion of school districts, colleges, and
universities around the area |
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San Antonio is home to several top-level
institutions that offer undergraduate and
graduate programs. These include:
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Attractions/Events:
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San Antonio is famous for its
four historic missions, which with the
Alamo, form Missions Trail - a wonderful
way to stroll through Texas history.
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The famed
River Walk is located downtown along the
San Antonio River and is lined with shops, restaurants, clubs and hotels – a
must see for every area visitor!
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Fiesta – This 10-day event celebrates San
Antonio's Mexican heritage and occurs throughout the city. It includes music,
food and a variety of art and street parades.
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Professional Sports –
The San Antonio Spurs, our celebrated pro
basketball team is a big draw, for visitors and citizens alike, having won three
NBA championships. CHRISTUS Santa Rosa is also the “Official Hospital of the San
Antonio Spurs”. Other teams include the
San Antonio Silver Stars (women’s pro
basketball),
San Antonio Rampage (pro hockey) and the
San Antonio Missions (minor league
baseball).
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Golf – There are over 50 golf
courses in the area, including courses designed by Lee Trevino and Greg Norman.
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Culture – San Antonio is home to
art galleries and nationally recognized
San Antonio Symphony. We also feature
Broadway shows, museums and international touring companies.
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Family entertainment – Boredom is
never an option here! Families can experience the
San Antonio Zoo,
SeaWorld and
Six Flags Fiesta Texas.
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The Hill Country – Just a short,
scenic drive from San Antonio lies the Texas Hill Country. Here families can
enjoy the charms of small town living and shopping, numerous outdoor activities,
river tubing, water parks, camping, food, dining and remote getaways.
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