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Explore the life in San Marcos based on crime, public schools, cost of living, real estate, housing, properties, job opportunities, and local amenities data and Statistics.

1. Overview - Life In San Marcos
2. Pros and Cons of Living In San Marcos
3. Crime In San Marcos
4. Cost of Living In San Marcos
5. Gender In San Marcos
6. Household Income For San Marcos
7. Education In San Marcos
8. Race & Ethnicity In San Marcos

San Marcos is a city in Texas state in USA with a population of 64053 residents.. The poverty rate of San Marcos is 28.9%, which is 106% higher than national average. The typical household in San Marcos earns $42030 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 3 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 9 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 59.2% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in San Marcos, only 89% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of San Marcos remained 7.4%, which is 57% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In San Marcos, only 34% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 29% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in San Marcos is 93, which is 7% lower than national average. Median home value in San Marcos is $185300 , which is 19% lower than national average. While median income in San Marcos remained $42030, which is 38% lower than national average.

Jobs50%

Housing80%

Affordability40%

Safety50%

Amenities85%

Diversity95%

Education80%

Commute80%

The overall crime rate in San Marcos, Texas is 8% higher than national average. The violent crime rate of San Marcos is 8% higher than national average. While the property crime rate of San Marcos is 7% higher than national average. You have 1 in 226 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 45 chance of being victim of property crime.

Ranking	Total Crime	Property Crime	Burglary	Larceny	Car Thefts
In Texas	41	43	29	46	39
In USA	1128	1186	803	1272	854

Ranking	Violent Crime	Murder	Robbery	Assault	Rape
In Texas	26	40	43	37	2
In USA	768	303	683	989	63