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Relocation Guide

Moving to San Antonio, TX: relocation guide for military and civilian moves

Joint Base San Antonio is the Department of Defense's largest joint base, with Fort Sam Houston, Lackland AFB, Randolph AFB and Camp Bullis1.

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Relocation Guide

Relocating to San Antonio, Texas

  1. JBSA–Fort Sam Houston

    North of downtown; home to Brooke Army Medical Center and U.S. Army North2. Close-in options include Terrell Hills and Alamo Heights3.

  2. JBSA–Lackland

    In the southwest; trains up to 80,000 students a year in basic training and other programs2.

  3. JBSA–Randolph

    Northeast; instructor-pilot training and AETC headquarters2. Nearby: Universal City, Schertz, Cibolo, Converse45.

  4. Size

    74,713 direct employees in 2025, including 33,256 active-duty personnel6.

  5. PCS plan

    Start with Military OneSource7, get VA pre-approval8, and shortlist neighborhoods by gate.

Quick Answers

Moving to San Antonio, TX: questions answered

Where should I live when moving to San Antonio?

Start with your work location or gate at Joint Base San Antonio and drive the commute at rush hour, then compare neighborhoods by schools, jurisdiction and flood maps.

How do I plan a PCS to San Antonio?

Confirm which Joint Base San Antonio location you report to, then shortlist neighborhoods by commute to that gate and check each address's schools and flood map before you make an offer.

Who can help me buy or sell a home in San Antonio, TX?

Nancy “Peaches” Brown, a realtor with LoKation Real Estate, helps buyers and sellers in San Antonio, TX and the greater San Antonio area. Use the contact page to send a request and she will reply to set a time.

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Sources

Where these facts come from

Figures change. Verify details for a specific address with the official source before you decide.

  1. San Antonio Military Installations, City of San Antonio (accessed 2026-10-15).
  2. Joint Base San Antonio one-pager 2025-2026, Texas Military Preparedness Commission, Office of the Governor (accessed 2026-10-15).
  3. Terrell Hills, Texas, Wikipedia (accessed 2026-10-15).
  4. Universal City, Texas, Wikipedia (accessed 2026-10-15).
  5. Schertz, Texas, Wikipedia (accessed 2026-10-15).
  6. Joint Base San Antonio economic impact (2025), Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (accessed 2026-10-15).
  7. MilitaryINSTALLATIONS, Military OneSource, U.S. Department of Defense (accessed 2026-10-15).
  8. VA home loans, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (accessed 2026-10-15).