# Mobile homes near San Antonio, TX

> Local inventory and affordability guide from Mobile Homey.

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Published: 2026-10-04T12:00:00+00:00
Inventory checked: No verified inventory

## About this market

San Antonio, Texas is a big-market affordability puzzle: plenty of jobs, military presence, healthcare, logistics, tourism, and growth, but housing costs still matter hard for local buyers. The U.S. Census Bureau reports a 2024 population estimate of 1,526,656, a median household income of 65056, median gross rent of 1324, and a median owner-occupied home value of 235700 in San Antonio. Those numbers make a Census QuickFacts check especially useful when comparing rent, home price, and manufactured home affordability. A mobile home affordability calculator for San Antonio helps shoppers estimate what a monthly payment might look like after home price, taxes, insurance, land rent, utilities, delivery, setup, and site costs are considered. Manufactured homes and mobile homes can be a practical path for buyers who want more control than renting, but the math depends on credit, loan type, location, and whether the home sits in a community or on private land. Start with the numbers, then compare local options using MobileHomey’s affordability calculator and nearby Texas manufactured home search paths.

San Antonio buyers usually need to think beyond the city limits because affordability shifts fast between Bexar County, Comal County, Guadalupe County, Wilson County, Medina County, and the Hill Country edge. North and northeast corridors like Schertz, New Braunfels, and Seguin can work for commuters tied to I-35, while southern and western areas toward Floresville, Pleasanton, Devine, Lytle, and Castroville may offer a different mix of land, rural lots, and community options. Boerne and Kerrville bring Hill Country appeal, but land and site prep can change the budget quickly. For local context, Visit San Antonio’s neighborhood guide is useful for understanding the city’s major areas before comparing manufactured home locations. Buyers should ask whether a property allows manufactured homes, whether utilities are already in place, what foundation or installation standards apply, and whether floodplain, zoning, septic, driveway, skirting, permits, or delivery access could add costs. A home-only price is not the full picture. Use the affordability calculator to test payment ranges, then compare surrounding markets through New Braunfels, Seguin, and other nearby affordability pages before narrowing the search.

Homes are selected from active connected dealers in this city or within 60 miles of the market reference point. Proximity does not confirm delivery coverage.

## Local affordability

- Median household income: $65,056
- Median home value: $235,700
- Median monthly gross rent: $1,324
- HUD two-bedroom monthly rent benchmark: $1,426
- HUD three-bedroom monthly rent benchmark: $1,830
HUD data year: 2026
Budget estimates are not financing offers. Confirm land, delivery, setup, taxes, insurance, and financing costs separately.
- [U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts - San Antonio city, Texas](https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/sanantoniocitytexas/POP060210) 
- [HUD User FY 2026 Fair Market Rent Schedule](https://www.huduser.gov/portal/datasets/fmr/fmr2026/FY2026_FMR_Schedule.pdf) 
- [Census Reporter - San Antonio, TX profile](https://censusreporter.org/profiles/16000US4865000-san-antonio-tx/) 
- [Visit San Antonio Neighborhood Guide](https://www.visitsanantonio.com/plan-your-trip/neighborhood-guide/) 
- [Greater SATX Regional Economic Partnership](https://greatersatx.com/) 
- [U.S. Census American Community Survey](https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs) Official housing and household data
- [HUD Fair Market Rent data](https://www.huduser.gov/portal/datasets/fmr.html) Official federal rent benchmarks
- [FRED average singlewide home price series](https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/SPSNSASO) Manufactured housing price benchmark

## Public home inventory

0 public homes. This is the full eligible inventory; the HTML hub displays 12 homes per page.
No recently verified homes are available in this snapshot. Check the dealer profiles for updates.

## Nearby city hubs

- [Austin, TX](https://www.mobilehomey.com/tx/austin/)
- [Cedar Creek, TX](https://www.mobilehomey.com/tx/cedar-creek/)
- [Victoria, TX](https://www.mobilehomey.com/tx/victoria/)
- [Corpus Christi, TX](https://www.mobilehomey.com/tx/corpus-christi/)

## Questions and planning

### How much mobile home can I afford in San Antonio, Texas?
It depends on income, debts, credit, down payment, loan type, taxes, insurance, land rent or land payment, and setup costs. A San Antonio mobile home affordability calculator can help estimate a monthly range, but a lender or dealer will need to review your full situation.
### Are manufactured homes affordable in San Antonio?
Manufactured homes may offer a lower purchase price than many site-built homes, but affordability depends on the home, land or lot rent, delivery, installation, utilities, insurance, taxes, and financing. San Antonio’s median gross rent and home value make it worth comparing several scenarios before deciding.
### What extra costs should San Antonio buyers plan for beyond the home price?
Common extra costs may include delivery, setup, foundation, skirting, steps, utility connections, permits, inspections, insurance, taxes, land rent, septic or driveway work, and possible site preparation. Costs vary by property and community rules.
### How does buying a mobile home compare with renting in San Antonio?
A mobile home payment may be competitive with rent in some cases, but it is not automatic. Rent comparisons should include loan payment, lot rent or land costs, taxes, insurance, utilities, maintenance, and moving or installation costs.
### Do I need land to buy a manufactured home in San Antonio?
Not always. Some buyers place a home in a manufactured home community and pay lot rent, while others buy land or use land they already own. Land use rules, utility access, and placement requirements should be checked before buying.
### Can I finance both the manufactured home and land near San Antonio?
Some loan programs may allow home-and-land financing, while others are home-only or personal property loans. Availability depends on the property, foundation, title status, borrower qualifications, and lender guidelines.
### What credit score do I need for a mobile home loan in San Antonio?
Credit requirements vary by lender, loan program, home type, down payment, and whether land is included. A higher credit profile may help, but there is no single score that guarantees approval or a specific rate.
### Are mobile home payments always cheaper than rent in San Antonio?
No. Payments can be lower, similar, or higher than rent depending on financing, lot rent, land costs, insurance, taxes, and maintenance. Buyers should compare the full monthly cost, not just the home payment.

Confirm availability, price, and delivery directly with the dealer before making a purchase decision.