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Overview
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Population:81,274
Pop. Change:48%
State: California
Metro Area: San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos Metro Area
County: San Diego County
City:San Marcos
Zip Code:92069, 92079, ... 4 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about San_Marcos, California

As of 2011, San Marcos's population is 81,274 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 47.71 percent.

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The median home cost in San Marcos is $369,800. Home appreciation the last year has been -2.49 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, San Marcos's cost of living is 35.60% Higher than the U.S. average.

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San Marcos public schools spend $4,407 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 23.5 students per teacher in San Marcos.

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The unemployment rate in San Marcos is 10.20 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Positive. San Marcos jobs have Increased by 0.13 percent.

Average Commute time is 29 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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San Marcos's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
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