Suburb
San Marcos
- grade BOverall Grade
- Suburb of Austin, TX
- Rating 3.97 out of 5 483 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B minus
- Crime & Safetygrade C
- Housinggrade C minus
- Nightlifegrade A
- Good for Familiesgrade B minus
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Jobsgrade B
- Weathergrade B+
- Cost of Livinggrade B minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade B
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade C+
- Commutegrade A minus
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$171,500
National
$217,500Median Rent
$1,064
National
$1,062Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
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San Marcos Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault194.6national 282.7
- Murder12.1national 6.1
- Rape117.7national 40.7
- Robbery39.2national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary344national 500.1
- Theft1,774.3national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft190.1national 284
Residents
Working in San Marcos
Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$40,370
National
$62,843Top Private Schools in San Marcos
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San Marcos Reviews
Rating 3.97 out of 5 483 reviews
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Love this area! I live in aSan Marcos due to being a student at texas state university (and from Dallas originally), and I absolutely love the change. I've lived here for over a year now and it has been amazing. there are so many restaurants and food options everywhere for when you're hungry, entertainment places (especially on the famous "square") and it's super close to Austin, New Braunfels, and San Antonio which is a huge plus. everyone in the area is also really nice- I'm always running into very friendly people when I am out and about in the city. Definitely recommend living here!
San Marcos is a small town in between Austin and San Antonio with a wide variety of ethnicities and races. The community in this town is by far the most close knit i have ever encountered. After living here for about 6 years, I feel as though I know just about everyone. The comfort I find in walking downtown and almost always knowing someone is one like no other. Aside from living amongst so many different artists and entrepreneurs, we undoubtedly have one of the most beautiful sources of fresh water. The San Marcos River, home to the native Texas Wild Rice, is one of the most powerful and beautiful bodies of water I have encountered. The spring fed river is 72 degrees year round. In colder months a warm welcoming steam rises from the river, encouraging San Martians (locals, as we all call ourselves) to hop right in celebration of the annual new year polar bear plunge! I love watching this beautiful small town blossom into a welcoming city with more and more job opportunities.
They boast a low crime rate but the reality is that many crimes are NOT reported. The police will not write a report and will not pursue even the most blatant and obvious evidence. I'm not talking about shoplifting and jaywalking, I'm talking about hit-and-run and violent crimes. I know this by personal experience of immediate family. The police department is a total joke.
You cannot drive the 3 miles from one side of town to the other because all the roads are under perpetual construction with miles long detours. It's a mess and has been this ways for two years.
You cannot drive the 3 miles from one side of town to the other because all the roads are under perpetual construction with miles long detours. It's a mess and has been this ways for two years.