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04/23/08
San Antonio Air Force military installation will leave Brooks City-Base. Optimism on Brooks' future reigns despite base closure.
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04/14/08
Microsoft on track to open data center in spring of 2009. Microsoft is committed to green business practices.
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03/25/08
NuStar Energy LP Completes Acquisition of CITGO Asphalt Refining.The acquisition is expected to earn the company a place on the Fortune 500 list for the first time in 2008.
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Distance to Major Cities
Austin North 80 Miles 128 Kilometers
Dallas North 280 Miles 450 Kilometers
Houston East 200 Miles 322 Kilometers
Corpus Christi Southeast 145 Miles 233 Kilometers
Laredo/Nuevo Laredo South 150 Miles 241 Kilometers
Monterrey, Mexico Southwest 295 Miles 474 Kilometers

Area Population

  2005 Estimate 2004 Estimate 2000 Census
San Antonio 1,250,030 1,238,983 1,144,646
Bexar County 1,498,672 1,487,088 1,392,931
MSA 8-County Region 1,869,115 1,850,466 1,711,703
Source: Texas State Demographer


  2005 Median Age 2005 Median Household Income
San Antonio Metro 32.0 $43,456
Texas 32.4 $44,321
United States 35.9 $46,475
Source for Median Age and Median Household Income: Claritas, Inc. All rights reserved.


Ethnic Composition
2005 Estimated Figures		 San Antonio Bexar County Metro Area
Hispanic or Latino 61.6% 57.5% 53.8%
White 29.8% 33.3% 37.5%
Black or African American 5.9% 6.4% 5.9%
Other races 2.7% 2.8% 2.8%
Source: Claritas, Inc. All rights reserved.


Gender Composition 2005 Estimated Figures
Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%
Source: Claritas, Inc. All rights reserved.
Median Sales Price of Single-Family Homes- Metropolitan Statistical Areas
City 4th Quarter 2005 ( $ )
San Diego, CA $604,300
Los Angeles Area, CA 529,000
Miami/Fort Lauderdale/Miami Beach, FL 371,100
Phoenix, AZ 247,400
Portland, OR 244,900
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN/WI 234,800
Philadelphia, PA 215,300
Austin/San Marcos, TX 163,800
Kansas City, MO/KC 156,700
Dallas, TX 147,600
Houston, TX 143,000
San Antonio, TX 133,400
© 2006 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS©.
4th Qtr 2005 Preliminary figures.


Cost of Living Indicators
City Composite
Index*		 Grocery
Items		 Housing Utilities Transp. Health
Care		 Misc. Goods/
Services
Los Angeles, CA 157.4 137.3 261.5 107.9 112.2 118.4 108.9
Portland, OR 112.7 120.0 111.7 125.6 107.7 111.6 108.5
Denver, CO 99.6 106.7 101.9 96.7 94.0 106.0 96.6
Cleveland, OH 101.1 109.8 95.2 122.7 101.6 101.0 96.4
Phoenix, AZ 99.0 99.2 97.6 91.4 105.2 101.7 100.2
Dallas, TX 93.3 97.5 75.8 115.7 104.9 99.9 96.0
Atlanta, GA 97.7 93.3 98.1 86.5 106.7 99.0 99.7
San Antonio, TX 90.6 81.0 86.5 76.7 91.1 103.7 99.9
Source: ACCRA, 3rd Quarter, 2005
College and University Enrollment
Institution Fall 2005
Our Lady of the Lake University 2,872
St. Mary's University 3,925
Southwest Texas State University 27,129
Texas Lutheran University 1,430
Trinity University 2,756
University of the Incarnate Word 5,217
University of Texas at San Antonio 27,291
University of Texas Health Science Center 2,775
Wayland Baptist University 1,418
Alamo Community College District (2-year)
Northwest Vista College 9,172
Palo Alto Community College 8,119
San Antonio College 21,289
St. Philip's College 10,207 48,787
Total Enrollment 123,600
Courses of Particular Interest to Business Offered at San Antonio Universities

School & Degree
  Business Chemist Neurobiology Comp. Science Engin. Math. Physics
Our Lady of the Lake University
Graduate
Undergrad
St . Mary's University
Graduate
Undergrad
Texas Lutheran University
Undergrad
Trinity University
Graduate
Undergrad
University of the Incarnate Word
Graduate
Undergrad
University of Texas at San Antonio
Doctorate
Graduate
Undergrad
Wayland Baptist University
Graduate
Undergrad


San Antonio School District Information 2004-2005

School District Total # of Schools High Schools 2004-2005 Enrollment Instructional Expenditure Per Student Equalized Total Tax Rate
(per $100 value)		 Accountability Rating Average Teacher Salary Number of Students
(per teacher)
Alamo Heights 6 1 4,396 8,725 $1.63 Academically Acceptable 46,448 14.1
East Central 11 1 7,896 7,997 $1.68 Academically Acceptable 43,499 16.1
Edgewood 21 2 12,591 7,845 $1.63 Academically Acceptable 41,510 17.1
Ft. Sam Houston 2 1 1,174 10,580 N/A Recognized 48,949 11.8
Harlandale 31 2 14,151 8,774 $1.77 Academically Acceptable 41,202 14.9
Judson 23 1 18,161 7,635 $1.78 Academically Acceptable 42,104 14.6
Lackland 2 1 938 10,088 N/A Recognized 46,346 10.7
North East 65 6 57,599 7,856 $1.74 Academically Acceptable 46,061 15.3
Northside 95 12 74,649 7,842 $1.76 Academically Acceptable 41,268 15.5
Randolph Field 3 1 1,067 12,401 N/A Recognized 48,622 12.2
San Antonio 105 8 56,639 8,902 $1.72 Academically Acceptable 46,927 16.1
Southside 8 1 4,841 7,718 $1.71 Academically Acceptable 39,328 15.3
Southwest 14 1 9,727 7,524 $1.66 Academically Acceptable 41,578 15.1
Somerset 7 1 3,448 8,323 $1.69 Academically Acceptable 40,160 15.6
South San Antonio 18 2 9,742 8,113 $1.72 Academically Acceptable 43,695 15
San Antonio Metro Area

Dec 2005 2004 (Annual Avg) 2003 (Annual Avg)
Total Civilian Labor Force 903,200 883,200 870,200
Number of Employed 864,400 833,300 817,404
Actual Unemployment 38,800 49,800 52,800
Unemployment Rate 4.3% 5.6% 6.1%
Source: Texas Workforce Commission


Representative Wages

Occupation Low ($) Average ($) High ($)
Computer Operator 11.71 12.87 14.45
Customer Service Representative 9.49 70.61 13.70
Customer Service Supervisor 15.81 19.13 24.75
Electronics Technician II 13.64 18.24 24.13
Engineer 22.45 28.47 39.31
Engineering Technician 14.76 16.69 20.68
Equipment Repair Technician 13.57 14.77 16.15
Drafter – Detail 13.21 16.85 19.49
Financial Analyst 20.94 23.39 26.03
Fork Lift Operator 9.74 11.08 13.26
Hardware/Software Technician 15.08 17.21 19.77
Help Desk Coordinator 12.98 14.07 15.88
HVAC Mechanic 10.22 12.35 16.83
Laborer 8.76 9.63 13.18
Materials Handler (Warehouse) 9.02 10.33 12.86
Office Manager 14.61 16.87 19.93
Programmer Analyst 21.97 24.38 28.43
Secretary 9.95 11.97 16.25
Source: The 2005 San Antonio Area Wage and Benefit Survey, Werling Associates


Leading Employment Sectors – January 2006, San Antonio MSA

Sector Employment
Natural Resources, Mining & Construction 45,600
Manufacturing 45,800
Trade, Transportation & Utilities 143,500
Information 21,200
Financial Activities 63,000
Professional & Business Services 92,200
Education & Health Services 106,900
Leisure & Hospitality 87,200
Other Services 28,900
Financial Activities 62,300
TOTAL NON FARM EMPLOYMENT 780,900
Source: Texas Workforce Commission, Texas Labor Market Review 01/2006
Major Corporate Headquarters Located in San Antonio
Company Business Employed in SA
H.E.B. Food Stores Super Market Chain 14,588
United Service Automobile Association (USAA) Insurance 13,800
AT & T Telecommunications 6,500
Southwest Research Institute Applied Research 2,746
Valero Energy Oil Refining & Gasoline Mktg. 3,000
West Teleservices Outbound Telemarketing 2,366
Bill Miller Bar-B-Q Fast Food Chain 2,200
Frost National Bank Banking Service 1,986
Taco Cabana Fast Food Chain 1,850
Kinetic Concepts, Inc. Specialty Medical Products 1,800
Harcourt Assessment, Inc. Testing Materials 1,500
Martin Marietta Materials SW, Inc. Construction Aggregate 1,400
DPT Laboratories Manufacturing of RX and OTC Prod. 1,400
Clarke American Check Printing 1,295
Zachry Construction Company General Contractors 1,000
Clear Channel Communications TV & Radio Stations, Outdoor Ads 962
HOLT CAT Construction Equipment 544
Tesoro Petroleum Company Petroleum Exploration, Extraction and Refining 441
Frost & Sullivan International Management Consulting 220
Lyda Swinerton Builders, Inc. Commercial Construction 216
Source: The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, 2006 Largest Employers Directory, The San Antonio Business Journal and by contact with company representatives.


Major Regional/Divisional Offices in San Antonio
Company Business Employed in SA
Citicorp U.S. Customer Service Center 3,000
World Savings Call Center and Banking Services 2,742
Boeing Aerospace Support Center Aircraft Maintenance Facility 1,850
American Funds Group Mutual Funds and Investments 1,500
Caremark Prescription Service Mail Order Pharmacy 1,500
QVC Network, Inc. Order Center 1,400
Lockheed Martin Aircraft Engine Overhaul 1,000
San Antonio Aerospace Aircraft Maintenance 1,000
United Parcel Service Central District Office 832
Pratt & Whitney Engine Maintenance/Repair Facility 300
Source: The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, 2006 Largest Employers Directory, The San Antonio Business Journal and by contact with company representatives.


San Antonio's Leading Manufacturers
Company Product Employed in SA
Cardell Kitchen & Bath Cabinetry Custom Wood Cabinets 3,050
Toyota Motor Mfg. Texas Truck Manufacturing Plant 2,000
Kinetic Concepts, Inc. (KCI) Specialty Medical Products 1,800
Martin Marietta Materials SW Crushed Limestone, Asphalt, Concrete, Lime, Cement, Prestress 1,400
Clarke American Check Printing 1,295
San Antonio Express-News Newspaper 1,100
S.M.I. – Texas Steel 840
Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper Bottling Soft Drink Bottling 800
L&H Packing Company Boned Beef & Ground Beef Patties 650
SAS Shoemakers Shoes, Handbags 650
Friedrich A/C and Refrigeration Commercial Refrigeration, Air Conditioners 600
DPT Laboratories Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Products 600
Miller Curtain Company Curtains & Draperies 573
Lancer Corporation Soft Drink Dispensing Equipment 500
Oak Farms Dairy Milk and Dairy Products 417
Alamo Iron Works Iron Products 415
Oberthur Gaming Technologies Instant Lottery Tickets 400
York International Industrial Air Conditioners and Refrigeration Systems 320
Surlean Meat Company Food Distribution & Manufacturing 250
Mrs. Baird’s Bakery Bread, Buns, Rolls, and Cakes 220
Reyes Industries, Inc. Textile Products 210
Takata/TK-Taito Automotive Safety Restraints 210
Genzyme Pharmaceutical Drugs 200
Vulcan Materials Paving Materials, Asphaltic Cement, Ready-Mix 200
Alcoa/Fujikura Limited Auto Wire Harness Design & Prototype Manufacturing 200
Gaylord Container Corporation Corrugated Cardboard Boxes 170
Xytronics, LTd. Printed Circuit Board Assemblies 120
Source: Source: The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, 2006 Largest Employers Directory, The San Antonio Business Journal and by contact with company representatives.


Labor Force Employment, Military
San Antonio has four military bases
  1. Randolph AFB - HQ for Air Education and Training Command and the Air Force Military Personnel Center
  2. Fort Sam Houston (Army) Brooke Army Medical Center, Fifth U.S. Army Headquarters, Health Services Command.
  3. Brooks City-Base (the Former Brooks Air Force Base) - Human Systems Command, including School of Aerospace Medicine, HQ for the Air Force Center for Environmental Excellence
  4. Lackland Air Force Base Air Force Basic Training
Total Military Employment 50,672
Total Civilian-related Employment 38,583
Randolph 9,982  
Fort Sam 35,327  
Brooks 3,406  
Lackland 40,540  
Total Jobs 89,255
2006 Direct Military Impact Approx. $5.2 billion in payroll and local purchases
Source: The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee
DistributorCPS Energy
Generating Capacity5,306 MW
2005 Peak Demand4,180 MW
San Antonio Water System
Pumping Capacity862 million gallons (per day)
Peak Pumping Rate236 million gallons (per day)
Reservoir Capacity61,113,535 gallons


BexarMet Water System
Pumping Capacity166,432,320 gallons (per day)
Peak Pumping Rate60,900,500 gallons (per day)
Reservoir Capacity61,113,545 gallons
Type of TreatmentActivated Sludge & Tertiary Treatment
Permitted Capacity225 million gallons per day
System Utilization55% (125 million gallons per day)
Airline Top Markets 2003
1. Dallas/Fort Worth, TX Nonstop
2. Houston, TX Nonstop
3. Las Vegas, NV Nonstop
4. Chicago, IL Nonstop
5. New York, NY Nonstop
6. Baltimore, MD Nonstop
7. Los Angeles, CA Nonstop
8. Atlanta, GA Nonstop
9. Phoenix, AZ Nonstop
10. Washington, DC Direct
11. Orlando, FL Nonstop
12. El Paso, TX Nonstop
13. Denver, CO Nonstop
14. St. Louis, MO Nonstop
15. San Diego, CA Nonstop
16. Seattle/Tacoma, WA Direct
17. New Orleans, LA Direct

Airline Service to Mexico
1. Mexico City 4 Nonstops Daily
2. Monterrey 2 Nonstops Daily
3. Guadalajara 2 Nonstops Weekly
4. San Luis Potosi 2 Nonstops Weekly
5. Tampico 1 Direct Flight Daily
6. Cancún 1 Direct Flight Daily
San Antonio Metro Area

Real Estate Activity Office Space Summary Fourth Quarter 2005
Office Space Total Inventory Vacant % Available Asking Rent $/SF
WH/Dist R&D/Flex
Total 56,490,804 7,200,108 12.7% $3.91 $8.02
CBD 6,053,222 1,332,901 22.0% $3.42 $6.84
Kelly USA 2,102,247 29,913 14.3% $4.50 $8.41
North Central 9,272,217 934,858 10.1% $4.92 $7.26
Northeast 26,195,034 2,783,187 10.6% $3.77 $6.72
Northwest 8,026,028 1,374,855 17.1% $4.80 $9.92
South 4,841,956 474,394 9.8% $5.79
Note:

Inventory includes multi-tenant and single tenant buildings with at least 10,000 sq. ft. Vacant space includes vacant sublease space. Asking Rates are per square foot per year, full service. Rates for each building are weighted by the size of the building.

Vacancy and Availability: The vacancy rate is the amount of physically vacant space divided by the inventory. The availability rate is the amount of space available for lease divided by the inventory.

Asking Rent: The dollar amount asked by landlords for available space expressed in dollars per square foot per year in most parts of the country and dollars per square foot per month in areas of California and selected other markets. Industrial rents are expressed as triple net where all costs including, but not limited to, real estate taxes, insurance and common area maintenance are borne by the tenant on a pro rata basis.
Source: Grubb & Ellis, San Antonio Market Trends, Fourth Quarter 2005 (Complete survey is available from Grubb & Ellis)


San Antonio Industrial Market Fourth Quarter 2005 By Product Type (All Sub-markets)

Total SF Vacant SF % Available Asking Rent $/SF
Warehouse/Distribution 30,409,895 3,804,357 12.5% $3.91
General Industrial 15,865,025 1,981,418 12.5% $4.71
R&D/Flex 10,215,884 1,414,333 13.8% $8.02
TOTAL 56,490,804 7,200,108 14.6% $4.77
Note: Inventory includes multi-tenant, single-tenant, and owner-occupied buildings with at least 10,000 sq. ft. Vacant space includes physically vacant sublease space. Asking Rates are per square foot per year, triple net. Rates for each building are weighted by the amount of available space in the building.
Source: Grubb & Ellis, San Antonio Industrial Market Trends, Fourth Quarter 2005
(Complete survey is available from Grubb & Ellis)