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
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
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