Suburb
San Marcos
- B+Overall Grade
- Suburb of Austin, TX
- 411 reviews
- Public SchoolsB-
- Crime & SafetyC+
- HousingC-
- NightlifeA
- Good for FamiliesB-
- DiversityA-
- JobsB-
- WeatherB+
- Cost of LivingB-
- Health & FitnessB+
- Outdoor ActivitiesC+
- CommuteA-
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$151,700
National
$184,700Median Rent
$949
National
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San Marcos Rankings
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
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Residents
Diversity
A-
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$30,985
National
$55,322Children
13%
Top Public Schools Serving San Marcos
- A-
Texas Preparatory School
- Texas Preparatory School, TX
- K-6
- B
Crockett Elementary School
- San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District, TX
- K-5
- B
Goodnight Middle School
- San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District, TX
- 6-8
- B
Hernandez Elementary School
- San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District, TX
- K-5
- B-
Clear Fork Elementary School
- Lockhart Independent School District, TX
- 1-5
San Marcos Reviews
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I just moved to San Marcos this August for school and frankly, it has been one of the best decisions I have ever made! I'm not much of a big city type of girl however I do enjoy being a town where there are fun things to do. Therefore living in San Marcos is perfect for me. This town has some beautiful parks and running trails and the river is very popular in San Marcos. I enjoy going tubing with my friends or simply relax by the river and read a book. The nightlife at the Square is also one of my favorites. Very popular among college students. I have a passion for shopping and luckily San Marcos offers not one but two shopping outlets! As for the food here, it is astonishing! There are various options to pick. Lastly but not least, I have met so many wonderful people here. New friends, peers, professors, doctors, employees, you name it! Everybody here is kind and respectful. You can definitely depend on a resident here.
Considering I'm from a small town called Round Round which is about thirty minutes outside of Austin, I considered San Marcos my home away from home. Everything about it is so comforting especially the people. It has so much to offer including Sewell Park, Tubing, and of course Texas State University! Going to school in a small city fill with college kids is great. Everyone is friendly and there's always an event going on. I can't get enough of it!
San Marcos, TX offers an abundance of opportunities. Family orientated by all means, it offers camping, river floating, hiking and historical site ventures for young and old. It is a "college" town that is surrounded by the three infamous rivers, San Marcos, Blanco and the Guadalupe. Texas State University adds to the beauty of San Marcos. There are over 38,000 students from all over the globe. Fifty percent of Texas State students are ethnic minorities. Being that I am a minority, I am proud to call myself a BOBCAT! The advantage of living in San Marcos for me is that I am centrally located in the middle of San Antonio and Austin, TX. If nightlife needs a boost I can head in either direction and end up in a spectacular city.... either way, I cannot lose. If I need quiet and peaceful surroundings I can head to the hill country and tour several different wineries.