As of 2012, San Marcos's population is 83,781 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 47.80 percent. --------------------The median home cost in San Marcos is $325,900. Home appreciation the last year has been 1.97 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, San Marcos's cost of living is 37.50% Higher than the U.S. average. --------------------San Marcos public schools spend $4,447 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 23.5 students per teacher in San Marcos. --------------------The unemployment rate in San Marcos is 9.20 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. San Marcos jobs have Increased by 1.85 percent.
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 | --------------------Average Commute time is 30 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------San Marcos's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
• Newly Listed Homes • Most Expensive Listing • Million Dollar Houses • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000 • Homes under $250,000 • Median Priced Homes |