Relocation Guide, San Marcos, TX

Moving to San Marcos, Texas? Here's everything you need to know.

A no-fluff, locally-written guide to relocating to San Marcos: cost of living, neighborhoods, schools, taxes, climate, and what most people wish they'd known before the move.

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San Marcos at a glance

Population
70,000
Median home price
$310,000
Median rent
$1,450 / month
Cost of living index
96
Property tax
2.00% effective
Sales tax
8.25%
Summer avg high
96°F
Winter avg low
42°F

Why people move to San Marcos

Texas State drives energy and jobs

San Marcos River in the middle of town

Between Austin and San Antonio

Outlet shopping and hill country access

Where to live in San Marcos

A short guide to the neighborhoods newcomers actually consider.

Blanco Vista

Master-planned, family-focused

La Cima

Newer, hill country views

Downtown San Marcos

Walkable, college-town

Major employers

  • · Texas State University
  • · Amazon Fulfillment
  • · Central Texas Medical Center
  • · Grifols

Schools

San Marcos CISD and Hays CISD; Texas State anchors.

Airports

  • · Austin-Bergstrom (45 min)
  • · SAT (60 min)

What most newcomers wish they'd known

College-town rhythms, football weekends

I-35 traffic through town

Growing fast

Who thrives in San Marcos

Students and facultyRemote workersOutdoor enthusiasts

Moving to San Marcos from out of state?

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Austin to San MarcosSan Antonio to San MarcosHouston to San Marcos

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