San Marcos, Texas
Among the top 10% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 16% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 63% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 7% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 90% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 43% of US places
- top 6% for annual snowfall
- top 8% for income tax
- bottom 6% for violent crime
San Marcos is a mid-size city in Texas with about 67,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include annual snowfall, income tax, and airport distance. It rates lower on property crime and violent crime.
Official websitesanmarcostx.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Sweltering, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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Precipitation 3.4 in2.3 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$47k23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$54kbetter than 22% of US places
Home Value$248k70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 24% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 29% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.68%better than 18% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax8.20%better than 36% of US places
Estimated total tax burden11.49%better than 32% of US places
Unemployment6.8%better than 26% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)52°F91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)85°F95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation36.3 in33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 94% of US places
Sunny Days195 daysbetter than 18% of US places
Summer Humidity70°Fbetter than 17% of US places
Comfortable Days94 daysbetter than 78% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk58.4better than 60% of US places
Air Quality48 AQIbetter than 35% of US places
School Quality43.4better than 21% of US places
Violent Crime2211/100kbetter than 6% of US places
Property Crime2614/100kbetter than 10% of US places
Community
Population67,14398th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age25.24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5286th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9132nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+1120th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)44.9%15th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)5.7%78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)41.9%93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.2%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.3%73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time24 minbetter than 64% of US places
Walkability8.5/20better than 79% of US places
Airport Distance28 mibetter than 83% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access84.8%better than 45% of US places
Amenities Nearby23.09better than 23% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 76% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is San Marcos an affordable place to live?
- San Marcos is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $54k, better than 22% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in San Marcos?
- The median home value in San Marcos is $248k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in San Marcos?
- Median household income in San Marcos is $47k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in San Marcos?
- Median gross rent in San Marcos is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is San Marcos safe?
- San Marcos is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2211/100k (better than 6%). Property crime is 2614/100k.
- What is the weather like in San Marcos?
- San Marcos averages 85°F in July and 52°F in January, with 36.3 in of annual precipitation and about 195 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in San Marcos?
- Public-school quality in San Marcos is below average, scoring better than 21% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in San Marcos?
- The average one-way commute in San Marcos is 24 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)