The size of San Antonio’s Black population may lag that of other big Texas metros, but as a “majority-minority” city, it’s one of the best places for Black professionals to work and live, according to a recent analysis.
A new report from online marketplace Apartment List ranked the Alamo City as the best place for Black professionals to live in Texas and the third-best location in the U.S.
Researchers cited San Antonio’s low unemployment rate among Black residents, which stands at just 6.1%, and its high number of Black college graduates as reasons for the ranking. They also noted the city’s slew of Black entrepreneurs and Black-owned businesses.
Several other Texas cities also ranked among best spots for Black professionals. Houston, the U.S. metro with the most diverse population, is the second-best city in Texas and the fourth-best nationally. Dallas came in at No. 5 in the country, and Austin tied with Baltimore for No. 9.
Apartment List’s Best Cities for Black Professionals:
1. Washington, D.C
2. Atlanta
3. San Antonio
4. Houston
5. Dallas
6. Raleigh, North Carolina
7. Lakeland, Florida
8. Orlando, Florida
9. Austin and Baltimore (Tie)
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This article appears in Feb 23 – Mar 8, 2022.