Living in San Marcos, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of San Marcos · Census data 2020–2024
San Marcos has 70,897 residents with a median age of 25.5. The median household income is $51,281 (35% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $310,400, the median rent is $1,322/month.
San Marcos at a glance
- Population
- 70,897
- Median age
- 25.5State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $51,281State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $310,400State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,322/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 30.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.3%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is San Marcos a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the Texas median; home values 9% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 26.9%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in San Marcos
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In San Marcos the median home value is $310,400, 7% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,322 per month, which is 39.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,899 a month in housing costs.
San Marcos median household income
The median household income in San Marcos is $51,281 and the income per person is $27,545. 26.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in San Marcos: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 30,349
- Owner-occupied
- 30.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 69.2%
- Vacant
- 7.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 2.28
San Marcos demographics
- Population
- 70,897
- Median age
- 25.5
- Under 18
- 13.3%
- 65 and older
- 10.8%
- Households
- 28,013
- Foreign-born
- 9.1%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of San Marcos ›
Education in San Marcos
38.3% of adults 25 and older in San Marcos have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 14.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in San Marcos
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 11.1%
- Drive alone
- 68.4%
- Public transit
- 1.3%
- Walk to work
- 4.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.3%
San Marcos vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Marcos | 70,897 | $51,281 | $310,400 | $1,322 |
| Redwood | 3,441 | $88,693 | $109,500 | $1,302 |
| Martindale | 1,072 | $77,500 | $326,300 | $1,331 |
| Kyle | 56,823 | $90,323 | $334,600 | $1,752 |
| Staples | 288 | $80,833 | $246,700 | $1,271 |
| Uhland | 2,520 | $92,238 | $279,900 | $1,583 |
| Mountain City | 787 | $128,929 | $494,800 | — |
| Wimberley | 2,891 | $80,362 | $550,800 | $1,293 |
| Niederwald | 1,029 | $78,438 | $286,500 | $1,716 |
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What is the median household income in San Marcos, TX?
The median household income in San Marcos is $51,281, 35% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in San Marcos?
The median home value in San Marcos is $310,400, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in San Marcos?
The median gross rent in San Marcos is $1,322 per month, about 39.8% of household income.
Is San Marcos, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the Texas median; home values 9% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 26.9%.
What is the median age in San Marcos?
The median age in San Marcos is 25.5 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in San Marcos?
The average commute to work in San Marcos is 24 minutes; 11.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in San Marcos?
The unemployment rate in San Marcos is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is San Marcos?
38.3% of adults in San Marcos have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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