San Marcos, TX

Living in San Marcos

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Bikeability 55
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Walkability 63
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Commute 68
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Public Transit 42
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Affordability 70
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Public Safety 59
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Airports 68
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Hospitals 85
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Colleges 53
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Schools 19
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Residents

63k Population +20k (2010–19)
24  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
33% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
43% Family Households +4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years58%
35 to 54 years17%
55 to 74 years10%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black6%
Caucasian46%
Hispanic or Latino43%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate25%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree11%

Households

Family household43%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone25%

Economy

$40k Median Household Income +$14k (2010–19)
70% Above Poverty +6% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
67% Lived Here Last Year +12% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector76%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Military<1%
Sales and office25%
Service24%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Walked6%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$172k Median Home Value +$50k (2010–19)
43% Built 2000 or Later
$926 Median Monthly Rent +$282 (2010–19)
27% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached37%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home5%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later9%
Built 2010 to 201312%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity78%
LP gas1%
Utility gas20%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in San Marcos

United States45
Texas51
Austin Metro Area38
Hays County28

Property Crime in San Marcos

United States48
Texas58
Austin Metro Area54
Hays County34

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (41%)(53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump47%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 49 2 0
Feb 53 2 0
Mar 60 3 0
Apr 67 2 0
May 75 4 0
Jun 80 5 0
Jul 83 3 0
Aug 84 2 0
Sep 78 3 0
Oct 69 4 0
Nov 59 3 0
Dec 50 2 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in San Marcos

Inland Flooding73
Tornado15
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near San Marcos, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near San Marcos, TX

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Wonderland School
3 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near San Marcos, TX

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Hospitals

Hospitals near San Marcos, TX

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Ascension Seton Hays
11 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near San Marcos, TX

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Easterwood Field
106 miles, NE