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San Marcos, A Beautiful Texan City User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2015) Before relocating to Houston in 2006, I stayed in San Marcos for a few years. This beautiful city is located right on the border of Texas Hill Country. Although I am not a big fan of the arid climate in San Marcos, I really love the outdoor opportunities that the city offers. In ...Read More addition, San Marcos is a shopper's paradise. The huge Tanger Outlet offers a plenty of shopping opportunities for all keen shoppers. This is after all the nation's largest shopping outlet with 240 retail stores.

The quality of life in San Marcos is praiseworthy. Unlike the urban settings in big Texan cities like Houston and Dallas, this city offers a friendly setting. Plus the region's year-round good climate, affordable housing options, abundant of entertainment and activity choices are something that you cannot miss to ignore. Low cost of living is another advantage for those moving to San Marcos. Studies claim that the cost of living in this city is 4.9 percent less than the Texas average. Families will be excited to know that there are quite good school districts in San Marcos.

If you love outdoor activities, then San Marcos is the place for you. The famous San Marcos River offers a plenty of recreational activity opportunities, including snorkeling, kayaking, sunbathing and canoeing. My family and I used to enjoy tubing here. Hiking and biking are other outdoor activities that you can enjoy here. The city indeed offers some of the best parks with 25 city parks and an ecological site at Spring Lake. The Historic Downtown in this city is one of the top attractions here. I also love the nighttime entertainment options in San Marcos. There are a number of upscale restaurants, beautiful cafes, pubs and nightclubs that altogether cater to the dining and nightlife needs of all residents and tourists. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in San Marcos? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Wildlife Park
      Ramon Lucio Park
      Crook's Park
      Rio Vista Park
      Playscape
      Childrens Park
      Veterans Park Playground
      Veteran's Park

      Entertainment

      The Marc
      Green Parrot
      Calaboose African American History Museum
      LBJ Museum of San Marcos History
      The Stratosphere Lounge
      The Vault
      Performing Arts Center (PERF)
      Theatre Center (THEA)

      Food & Drink

      Patio Dolcetto
      Fuego Tortilla Grill
      Freddy's
      Cheatham Street Warehouse
      Railyard Bar and Grill
      Krispy Kreme
      Sonic
      Sean Patrick's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in San Marcos? Of all people who commute, 1.9% take public transportation in San Marcos.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      2% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      3% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in San Marcos? The cost of living in San Marcos is 98/100 - which is 6% higher than Texas.
      San Marcos
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      Texas
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in San Marcos? San Marcos crime rates are 2,732, which are 3% higher than Texas
      Total Crime
      2,732 per 100k people

      20% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 37

      20% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -16%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in San Marcos? The median income in San Marcos is $42,030 which is 23% lower than Texas.
      Median household income
      $42,03024% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $21,92027% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      4% higher than the US average

      B- Health & Safety

      Is San Marcos a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      San Marcos Treatment Center
      Christus Santa Rosa Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Medpark Pharmacy
      Target Pharmacy
      H-E-B Pharmacy
      H-E-B Pharmacy
      B & J Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Charles Anderson, MD

      A Housing

      What are San Marcos home prices? San Marcos home prices are $185,300 - which is 30% higher than Texas
      Median home value
      $185,300equal to the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,09916% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      29%

      54% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does San Marcos have good schools? The San Marcos graduation rate is 81% - which is 4% higher than Texas
      High school grad. rates
      81%

      3% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      32%

      33% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      7% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is San Marcos a good place to live? San Marcos has an overall rating of 82% from 12 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      82%

      12 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      64%

      11 total surveys

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