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ZIP 78242 — Business Opportunities

San Antonio, TX · Local economy intelligence
Population
36,404
Median income
$45,589
Median age
27.8
Households
10,605

Top business opportunities in 78242

The highest-scored business categories to consider opening in San Antonio, TX, based on demand (population, income, demographic fit) versus existing supply.

  1. 1. Laundromats 100/100
    ~3.2 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  2. 2. Childcare 88/100
    ~3.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  3. 3. Toys & Games 87/100
    ~2.7 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  4. 4. Convenience Stores 79/100
    ~11.0 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  5. 5. Prep School 75/100
    ~2.1 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  6. 6. Dancing School 72/100
    ~1.9 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  7. 7. Language School 69/100
    ~1.8 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  8. 8. Driving School 69/100
    ~1.8 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  9. 9. Music School 68/100
    ~1.7 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  10. 10. Bars & Nightlife 45/100
    ~3.0 businesses underserved · confidence: medium

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 78242.

Full demographic profile

Population36,404
Households10,605
Median household income$45,589
Per capita income$16,361
Median age27.8
% bachelor's degree or higher8.695%
% age 18–3421.849%
% age 65+6.7%
% renter-occupied45.384%
Median home value$116,400
Median gross rent$1,111
Unemployment rate12.137%

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