San Antonio Texas Named Best Overall Metro Area in United States

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

San Antonio, Texas was just named best overall in a list of the strongest United States metro economies. Using data as well as detailed analysis from the Brookings Institution's new MetroMonitor study, BusinessWeek.com came up with a list of the United States' top forty economies: they based the rankings on job growth, employment, economic growth, and home prices.

What makes the San Antonio, Texas metro area a desirable area to live? It could be the fact that not only does San Antonio Texas have one of the strongest job markets in the United States, the overall quality of life is great.

San Antonio, the second-largest city in Texas, has one of the strongest job markets in the nation. the unemployment rate in June 2009 was 6.9%. Home prices actually grew 3.1% in the second quarter of 2009 compared with the same period in 2008. And not only is San Antonio Texas a great place to live and work, it's a great place to play.

If you lived in the San Antonio, Texas area, you could actually spend your weekend tubing down the Guadalupe River or go sailing with friends on Canyon Lake or Lake Travis. And you will even find the world-famous Schlitterbahn Water Park located right on the shores of the Comal River.

If you are a shopper, San Antonio, Texas is not lacking in its shopping deals. There is an Outlet mall in nearby San Marcos, Texas. In fact, it's the third largest tourist destination here in Texas. This sprawling outlet mall has over 200 stores, featuring the world's most famous brands.

If you're a night owl and enjoy nightlife, you need to remember that it's Texas. Grab your boots and head out to the many dance halls and honky tonks in the San Antonio metro area. In nearby Gruene, Texas you'll find the famous Gruene Hall, a long time Texas institution. George Strait, Willie Nelson and even The Dixie Chicks have appeared at Gruene Hall over the years.

If it's housing that you're looking for, you should take a look at the many master-planned communities that the San Antonio, Texas area has to offer. For example, Havenwood at Hunters Crossing in nearby New Braunfels, Texas is nestled among rolling hills and huge majestic oaks. You can choose from 1 to 3 acre wooded, hilltop and view homesites in this premium gated community. San Antonio is nearby and a great choice for those who prefer to live the country lifestyle but do not want a long commute.

Vintage Oaks is also a great choice. Situated in historic New Braunfels, Texas, between San Antonio and Austin, Vintage Oaks boasts the many conveniences, unique opportunities and exciting attractions of these Hill Country locations. Vintage Oaks at the vineyard is a breathtaking master-planned community surrounded by the natural beauty and rugged spirit of the Texas Hill Country in New Braunfels, Texas. The community is a paradise of majestic rolling hills that present you with sweeping panoramic views of the beautiful Texas real estate for sale.

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