Average Electric Bill in San Antonio, TX

What a typical household in San Antonio pays per month, the kWh rate behind it, and how it compares — with the data basis stated on the page.

Data through June 2026 EIA, verified Oct 11, 2026

A typical household in San Antonio pays about $133.09/month for electricity at roughly 12.43¢/kWh. Basis: City of San Antonio - (TX), 2024 annual average (EIA-861).

Avg bill$133.09/mo≈ $1,597.12/yr Rate12.43¢/kWh State usage1,309 kWh/moTexas average US context$164.05/mostates median

Bill trend (state level)

Average residential bill in Texas over 12 months — the rate environment San Antonio households pay into.

Texas average bill (12 months) ▼ 8.8% over Jul 25–Jun 26
Texas average bill (12 months) $130 $183 $235 $209 Jul 25 Jun 26

Where this number comes from

No black box: the utility behind the estimate, or the state fallback.

Data basisCity of San Antonio - (TX), 2024 annual average (EIA-861)
UtilityCity of San Antonio - (TX) · 865,914 residential customers
State contextTexas: $208.75/mo average bill
Population≈ 1,435,000 (2020 Census, approx.)

Your actual bill depends on home size, heating/cooling, and usage — the averages here are the benchmark, not your invoice.

Common questions

What is the average electric bill in San Antonio?

Expect roughly $133.09 per month for a typical household in San Antonio — based on City of San Antonio - (TX) annual data (2024), so your bill varies with home size, weather, and usage.

How much is electricity per kWh in San Antonio?

About 12.43¢ per kWh (City of San Antonio - (TX), 2024 annual). Ratepayers in San Antonio pay the utility rate; check your bill for the exact per-kWh breakdown of supply and delivery.

Are bills in San Antonio higher or lower than the Texas average?

City of San Antonio - (TX) averages $133.09 — below the state average of $208.75.

Sources: EIA-861 2024 (City of San Antonio - (TX)) · EIA residential retail-sales series (Texas) · Census 2020 population. See methodology.