The Town FilesSan Marcos, Texas
City in Hays County · population 67,553 (2020 Census) · spans 3 counties
- Median home
- $310,400
- Household income
- $51,281
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 96°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 25.5
San Marcos is a city of 67,553 people in Hays County, Texas. The median home is worth $310,400, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for young professionals than 98% of Texas towns, hipper than 97% of Texas towns, better for cycling than 96% of Texas towns.
How San Marcos ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in San Marcos is worth $310,400, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 6.1 times the median household income of $51,281, which is more affordable than 3% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,322 a month. 30.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | San Marcos | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $310,400 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,322 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $51,281 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.1× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 30.8% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 2001 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.1% | — |
Who lives in San Marcos
| People | San Marcos | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 25.5 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.8% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 13.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.3% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 26.9% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 4.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.1% | — |
| Work from home | 11.1% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 24.0 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.3% | 89.2% |
Weather in San Marcos
July highs average 95.7°F and January lows 38.9°F. About 36.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 117 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 20 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of San Marcos since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on August 10, 1980 about 1.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 12, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 79 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on March 16, 2000.
Severe weather in Hays County since 1996
Hays County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 21, 2023 | Winter Storm | DR-4705: Severe Winter Storm |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Hays County
Hays County had 95,598 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,838 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in San Marcos itself the ACS puts it at 5.2%.
Public schools in San Marcos
15 public schools with 9,312 students, about 13.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAN MARCOS H S | 9-12 | 2,494 | 14.8 |
| MILLER MIDDLE | 6-8 | 908 | 14.0 |
| GOODNIGHT MIDDLE | 6-8 | 867 | 13.5 |
| BLANCO VISTA EL | PK-5 | 718 | 14.4 |
| DEZAVALA EL | K-5 | 591 | 12.8 |
| BOWIE EL | K-5 | 577 | 14.8 |
| MENDEZ EL | K-5 | 540 | 11.7 |
| HERNANDEZ EL | K-5 | 531 | 12.1 |
| CROCKETT EL | K-5 | 487 | 13.2 |
| TRAVIS EL | K-5 | 470 | 11.8 |
| RODRIGUEZ EL | K-5 | 436 | 11.5 |
| BONHAM PRE-K SCHOOL | PK-PK | 410 | 15.8 |
Towns near San Marcos
- Redwood, TX4.7 mi · 4,003 people · home $109,500
- Kyle, TX8.9 mi · 45,697 people · home $334,600
- Wimberley, TX12.0 mi · 2,839 people · home $550,800
- Buda, TX14.8 mi · 15,108 people · home $446,600
- Lockhart, TX15.2 mi · 14,379 people · home $251,600
- New Braunfels, TX16.1 mi · 90,403 people · home $339,400
- Canyon Lake, TX19.4 mi · 31,124 people · home $389,300
- Seguin, TX19.7 mi · 29,433 people · home $249,400
San Marcos questions
Is San Marcos, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, San Marcos scores better for retirees than 16% of Texas towns and quieter than 9%. 10.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 25.5).
How much does a house cost in San Marcos?
The median owner-occupied home in San Marcos is valued at $310,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $51,281, so homes cost about 6.1 times income. Median rent is $1,322 a month.
What is the weather like in San Marcos?
July highs average 95.7°F and January lows 38.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 36.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does San Marcos get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of San Marcos since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on August 10, 1980. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)