San Marcos, CA

Living in San Marcos

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Bikeability 30
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Walkability 33
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Commute 47
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Public Transit 27
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Affordability 11
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Public Safety 62
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Airports 75
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Hospitals 87
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Colleges 69
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Schools 55
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Residents

95k Population +17k (2010–19)
36  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
37% College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
74% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian9%
Black2%
Caucasian44%
Hispanic or Latino40%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school15%
High school graduate19%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree12%

Households

Family household74%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$79k Median Household Income +$20k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more12%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector74%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$538k Median Home Value +$97k (2010–19)
37% Built 2000 or Later
$1.6k Median Monthly Rent +$416 (2010–19)
59% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached51%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home13%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200929%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K17%
$500K to $749K35%
$750K to $999K16%
$1M to $1.49M4%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity28%
LP gas2%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas68%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in San Marcos

United States45
California55
San Diego Metro Area42
San Diego County42

Property Crime in San Marcos

United States48
California56
San Diego Metro Area37
San Diego County37

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (45%)(50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump43%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 55 3 0
Feb 56 3 0
Mar 57 2 0
Apr 60 1 0
May 63 0 0
Jun 67 0 0
Jul 71 0 0
Aug 72 0 0
Sep 70 0 0
Oct 65 1 0
Nov 59 1 0
Dec 54 2 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in San Marcos

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding61
Tornado3
Coastal Flooding4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near San Marcos, CA

Private Schools

Private Schools near San Marcos, CA

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St Joseph Academy
2 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near San Marcos, CA

Hospitals

Hospitals near San Marcos, CA

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Aurora San Diego
11 miles, SE

Airports

Airports near San Marcos, CA

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