Here's what it costs to live in San Marcos, Texas, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,322 per month, while the typical home is valued around $310,400. Households earn a median of $51,281 per year, so rent absorbs a relatively high share of local income. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$51,281
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,322
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$310,400
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,474
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,562
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,852
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,347
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
70,897
Latest estimate
Median Age
25.5 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,650
Per month
Avg Home Value
$379,667
Census ACS
January Avg
50°F
July Avg
84°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
29.8
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
83.6%
What is the cost of living index for San Marcos?
The cost of living index for San Marcos is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in San Marcos?
The median gross rent in San Marcos is $1,322 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in San Marcos?
The median household income in San Marcos is $51,281 per year.
What is the median home value in San Marcos?
The median home value in San Marcos is $310,400 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in San Marcos?
Air quality data for San Marcos is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in San Marcos?
Tax data for Texas is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
