TX · MSA 41700
San Antonio-New Braunfels construction cost per square foot
By Severance Calculator Editorial · Updated
Regional baseline
The San Antonio-New Braunfels MSA sits in the West South Central Census division (NAHB 2024 median custom $/sqft = $138). ACS 5-year (2023) reports a $258,700 median home value across the MSA — modestly above the regional baseline.
Why the San Antonio-New Braunfels metro modifier matters
BLS QCEW NAICS-23 construction wages for the San Antonio-New Braunfels MSA averaged $76,605 in 2024, a modifier of 0.945 vs the US baseline of $81,054 — modestly below the national mean.
Local labor market
Texas is a right-to-work state with low union density in residential construction. San Antonio has a more stable labor market than DFW or Houston; Hill Country exurban growth (Comal, Kendall) has tightened the market for stone and stucco trades.
Post-disaster reconstruction premium
Hail, tornadoes, and severe convective storms drive most claim activity; the Apr 2016 San Antonio hailstorm produced one of the costliest insured hail losses in Texas history. Wind/hail deductibles are commonly applied separately in Texas — verify your endorsement.
FAQ — San Antonio-New Braunfels construction cost
- What does it cost per square foot to rebuild a home in San Antonio-New Braunfels?
- The San Antonio-New Braunfels MSA sits in the West South Central Census division (NAHB 2024 median custom $/sqft = $138). ACS 5-year (2023) reports a $258,700 median home value across the MSA — modestly above the regional baseline.
- Why is San Antonio-New Braunfels more or less expensive than the regional median?
- BLS QCEW NAICS-23 construction wages for the San Antonio-New Braunfels MSA averaged $76,605 in 2024, a modifier of 0.945 vs the US baseline of $81,054 — modestly below the national mean.
- What does the San Antonio-New Braunfels labor market look like for residential construction?
- Texas is a right-to-work state with low union density in residential construction. San Antonio has a more stable labor market than DFW or Houston; Hill Country exurban growth (Comal, Kendall) has tightened the market for stone and stucco trades.
- How do post-disaster events change rebuild cost in San Antonio-New Braunfels?
- Hail, tornadoes, and severe convective storms drive most claim activity; the Apr 2016 San Antonio hailstorm produced one of the costliest insured hail losses in Texas history. Wind/hail deductibles are commonly applied separately in Texas — verify your endorsement.