I may have to move to San Antonio from Austin pretty soon. What are the best areas to live? Where should I avoid?
North side of San Antonio.
Avoid the southside, east side, and west side. The Northwest, North, and Northeast are all good areas.
I did the Northside thing, since relocated downtown and loving it. You are safe checking out the peripheries:
South of DT: King William, So Flo;
North of DT: Monte Vista, Alta Vista, Pearl Brewery area;
Plenty of cool locales. Drive around, feel the vibe. And good luck.
Check out the live work spaces at pearl on 281 near Downtown........