Goodfellow Air Force Base Housing Guide
📍 San Angelo, Texas
Tips for Military Families
- Start your housing search early — on-base waitlists can be 6–12 months at popular bases.
- Check current BAH rates on the DTMO calculator before setting your housing budget — rates change annually.
- Join local military spouse Facebook groups for unfiltered rental reviews and landlord recommendations from families who've been there.
Everything you need to know about on-base and off-base housing options near Goodfellow Air Force Base. We cover BAH rates, popular neighborhoods for military families stationed in San Angelo, Texas, commute times, and what to expect from base housing communities.
On-base: Privatized housing through Hunt Military Communities — single-family homes and townhomes; wait lists 0-3 months; mix of 1960s-era and newer homes; the base is compact so everything on base is walkable
Off-base (San Angelo): Most permanent-party families live off-base; rentals $800-$1,400/month; BAH covers comfortably; wide range of options from historic homes to new subdivisions
Off-base (surrounding): Some families choose Wall, Christoval, or Mertzon (15-25 min) for small-town living and good schools
Top pick: Southwest San Angelo / Southland area — 10-15 min to gate, newer construction, good schools, near shopping along Sherwood Way, popular with Goodfellow families
Note: San Angelo is an affordable West Texas city — you can buy a nice 3BR/2BA home for $180K-$280K; the cost of living is well below the national average; BAH goes far here
Key Resources for Housing
Trusted external resources for military families researching housing near Goodfellow Air Force Base.