Where homes are affordable

Residents who live in these 25 growing towns see their incomes go the furthest.

The city of "Remember the Alamo" has made great strides in diversifying its economy. Key components of strength are now the tourism, bio-medical and financial services industries. In addition, it's a center of higher education and a major military center with 75,000 servicemen and women stationed in the city.

Jobs keep people coming to the city and a high quality of life encourages them to stay, said Mayor Julian Castro. Costs here are low and homebuyers can choose from a large stock of single-family properties at a median price of around $140,000.

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