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Living in San Marcos, TX
Explore San Marcos and see how it fits the life you want to build.
70,897
Population
Caldwell, Guadalupe & Hays Counties
Counties
City
Place Type
Texas
State
OrdinancesLocal Rules
Overall Match6.3 / 10
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San Marcos at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population70,897
Median Household Income$51,281
Median Home Value$310,400
Median Gross Rent$1,322
Median Age25.5
Average Household Size2.3
Unemployment5.2%
Work From Home11.1%
Homeownership30.8%
Housing Vacancy7.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
San Marcos is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages. Housing costs are high relative to local household income, making affordability one of the more important factors to examine before relocating here.
Experience the Area
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in San Marcos and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
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Housing & Cost of Living in San Marcos
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$310,400
Median Gross Rent$1,322
Homeownership30.8%
Housing Vacancy7.7%
Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. Renters make up a substantial share of the local housing market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for San Marcos, TX
Median Household Income$51,281
Unemployment5.2%
Work From Home11.1%
The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in San Marcos and how households are structured
Population70,897
Median Age25.5
Average Household Size2.3
San Marcos is a mid-sized community where neighborhood and nearby-employment patterns can materially affect a relocation decision.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in San Marcos
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for San Marcos point to very hot summers, cool winters, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and little to no annual snowfall.
Average Summer High95.7°F
Average Winter Low38.9°F
Annual Rainfall36.6 in.
Annual Snowfall0.0 in.
Seasonal Life in San Marcos
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a useful time to evaluate how quickly outdoor conditions become comfortable and how seasonal rain affects everyday routines.
Summer
Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
County Intelligence
San Marcos & Its Counties
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
San Marcos spans Caldwell, Guadalupe and Hays counties.
Living in a community that crosses county lines can make location within San Marcos especially important. Property taxes, housing characteristics, public services and other county-level factors may vary depending on which part of the community you call home.
Current NarrowTheList data for San Marcos shows a population of about 70,897. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Caldwell County, Guadalupe County and Hays County
How NarrowTheList uses it
NarrowTheList connects San Marcos with all 3 of its counties rather than assigning the community to only one. As additional county data becomes available, those differences can be compared alongside city-level information to help identify which parts of the area may better fit your priorities.
For someone considering a move to San Marcos, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.