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San Marcos, TX

San Marcos, TX.

Population: 88,583 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in San Marcos, TX is $311,558 — down 3.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $297,000 after a median 92 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,414/month. 15 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hail, lightning, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$311,558

Typical home value

-3.3%

1-year change

92

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$311,558
1-year appreciation
-3.3%
3-year appreciation
-12.6%
5-year appreciation
-6.2%
10-year appreciation
+44.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2022)
$395,916
House Price Index (state)
450.8 (+0.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$297,000
Median list price
$329,990
Median price per sqft
$171
1-year sale-price change
-13.4%
Median days on market
92 days
Homes sold (recent period)
235
For-sale inventory
456
Sale-to-list ratio
96.1%
Active listings
504
1-year forecast
-1.5%
Days to pending
87 days
New listings (monthly)
87

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,414/mo
1-year rent change
-0.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,447/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,530/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,817/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,292/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,689/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
15
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
2
High schools
3
Charter schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.0 : 1
School districts serving the area
HAYS CISD, INSPIRE ACADEMIES, KI CHARTER
Schools include
BLANCO VISTA EL, HAYS INSPIRE ACADEMY, KI CHARTER ACADEMY, BOWIE EL, CROCKETT EL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hail, lightning, strong wind, tornado, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
816
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 74% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
61.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
69.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
57.0°F
Annual precipitation
37.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
47,526
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
41,505

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail (40 mi)
National parks include
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail, Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
42
Nearest airport
Alison Air Park (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
San Marcos Regional Airport (6 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
CHRISTUS SANTA ROSA HOSPITAL-SAN MARCOS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+3,828 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1999
Housing built before 1970
12.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
48.2%
Median annual property tax
$4,193
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
72.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
82,255
Average weekly wage
$1,067
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
4,595

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

San MarcosState medianUS median
Typical home value$311,558$260,760$288,527
Median sale price$297,000$285,000$325,000
Median days on market92 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,414/mo$1,567/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,193$2,390$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in San Marcos, TX?
$311,558.
What is the median sale price in San Marcos, TX?
$297,000.
How long do homes take to sell in San Marcos, TX?
Median days on market: 92 days.
What is typical rent in San Marcos, TX?
Typical rent: $1,414/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in San Marcos, TX?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, lightning, strong wind, tornado, winter weather.
Is San Marcos, TX in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within San Marcos, TX. 816 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in San Marcos, TX?
Risk to homes is higher than 74% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in San Marcos, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near San Marcos, TX?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve San Marcos, TX?
15 schools (8 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is San Marcos, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 7.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in San Marcos, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 97.1 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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