Wish I had researched more before buying here - 2/26/2023

An area with so much potential and existing natural beauty.Sadly bad urban planning is clearly obvious.Looks like fun for tens of thousands of students.However for the thousands of property tax homeowners not much is provided.Grocery stores are filthy and second rate.The school 2/10 high school rating is a shocker.Highly paid school superintendent is on a gravy train and the teachers and students are paying the price. City issues more building permits but does not feel road maintenance, drought or traffic is a concern.Some small road maintenance projects take years to complete.We have a city council that plays games with our police officers.San Marcos City officials are paid the same as New Braunfels.The difference is New Braunfels residents and tax payers are taken care of.Many residents I know regret purchasing a home in San Marcos.If I had to buy/move again i would invest in one of the nearby areas instead.Wimberley is pretty and has good schools,New Braunfels is larger and has first world management.If you have a child attending the Texas State University then it is possibly a good area to live.The San Marcos river is beautiful.Advice is to avoid on the weekend when hoards of people go.Not uncommon to find dirty diapers in the river and trash etc.If you like Mermaids then you will appreciate San Marcos has Mermaid statues everywhere. San Marcos is rich in some of the oldest Native American artifacts and history in America. Instead of truly embracing and remembering that. The city chose a Mermaid as its city mascot.Something from the mid 1900’s San Marcos Aquarena Springs era when women would pretend to be mermaids while swimming with pigs thrown in the river. Some of the community enjoy dressing as mermaids and mermen in an annual parade. The school district theatres perform Mermaid plays. I almost forgot to mention there is a train that runs thru the city multiple times a day. The train blocks traffic at peak hours creating traffic problems all over. Not a problem if you work from home or work in the area. Cement factories in the area so one has to keep an eye out for their trucks. HEB has a large distribution center here too so their trucks are a common part of the landscape. There are some good doctors,dentists and medical professionals in this town. The old hospital had a terrible reputation but now it is owned by a new company.

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No Place Like Home - 1/28/2009

San Marcos has the most beautiful people and places that I have ever seen throughout my travels. I love this city so much that I decided to settle down here and start a family. It is full of the friendliest people you will ever meet. The parks are amazing. The university campus is enjoyed by all ages because it is so beautiful and great for getting your daily walk. The city is always alive with people but somehow maintains a quiet charm. If you come to San Marcos, put the river at the top of you itinerary because it is something that you must experience first hand. Take a walk along the river that weaves through several different parks. It is truly awe inspiring. Enjoy!

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Fun college town - 3/1/2008

I spent several summers and a couple winters in San Marcos during my formidable years and really have to tell those interested about what a nice town it is. The best things are the green fauna in a good wet year and the lovely San Marcos River! The college makes it fun with lots of educational opportunities and cultural diversities. The Tex-Mex food, vicinity to Austin's music scene and San Antonio's Hispanic history make it a wonderful place to experience. With the growth I have seen over the years, traffic can be a bit congestive; but not so much as to ruin my romanticism. The smaller towns surrounding San Marcos make it easy to live a country life (my style) while having all the big town amenities. Nothing compares to the Texas Hill Country! And remember to "Drive Friendly!"

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Future move - 4/13/2007

We are currently living overseas in Japan but intend on moving to the central Texas area, specifically the hill country area. That is our area of interest and would like to obtain whatever information there is about the area. We have two younger kids and will move back to the US in 2009/2010.

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I miss home - 1/31/2007

I was born in WI but spent most of my childhood in the south, young adulthood in CA and TX. I'm back in WI much to my dismay but find myself searching this site for my next relocation. I loved San Marcos. (Pronounced Marcus...I pronounced it phonetically once and a Texan nearly wet himself laughing at me-in good humor). Where to begin??? I lived in Austin when I first moved there and loved it but being somewhat of a small town girl I moved to SM. So it's the small town atmosphere (or was 8 years ago when I lived there) but close to two major cities, smack between Austin and San Antonio. I guess that's what I loved most about San Marcos, that it was between two big cities and a short drive to South Padre Island, the Hill Country, Perdnales Falls, the Guadalupe, Lost Maples, Stinky Falls and various other places in between. I miss good BBQ and breakfast tacos, the most amazing Mexican food (short of going to Mexico, which isn't that horrible a drive either), Shiner Bock and southern hospitality. You know in TX a man will race you to the door to open it for you rather than beat you there and knock you over to get there first as they tend to do where I live now. Yes it is hot and humid during the summer but I'd chose that over 9mos of winter and 2mos of subzero temperatures any day. I am homesick.

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relocating to San Marcos Texas - 4/19/2006

We are thinking of relocating our family ( 3 kids) to San Marcos from Castle Rock, Colorado. Can anyone tell me anything about the Hays county area? Is it a nice area for families? What about schools? How hot is it really? Is there distinct seasons or is it mostly just hot and humid? What about the pace of life? Castle Rock is always on the go and it is hard to get to know anyone. Most families are dual income and have little time for anyone or anything other than work and their family. We are looking for a slower pace of life and lower cost of living. Thanks for any input!

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