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College Station, TX vs San Marcos, TX

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- The median age of a home in College Station is 0.0% younger than the median age of a home in San Marcos.
 College Station, TXSan Marcos, TXUnited States
 Median Home Age25  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$335,100$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months20.4%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock88.7%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.109.2%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$17.5$11.0
 Homes Owned32.7%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock8.9%11.2%
 Homes Rented53.4%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 College Station, TXSan Marcos, TXUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,620$1,840
 Studio Apartment$870  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,090$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,060  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,640$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,630  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 College Station, TXSan Marcos, TXUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock3.6%1.9%
 Vacant Rented2.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.2%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.1%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.3%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 College Station, TXSan Marcos, TXUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock3.4%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.4%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock3.1%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock3.9%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9993.1%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock14.0%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99939.2%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock12.9%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9997.6%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock1.2%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9991.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.1%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.3%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 College Station, TXSan Marcos, TXUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.6%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock19.2%13.6%
 2000 to 200920.7%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock16.8%13.6%
 1980 to 198916.6%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock9.6%14.8%
 1960 to 196920.0%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock4.5%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.4%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock2.4%12.2%
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Reviews for College Station    21 Reviews
Daniel · Midlothian, VA
Comfortable, Conservative and Safe Place to Live
Over 3 years ago

I moved here seven years ago for my job and I have to say it was better than I expected. First off, it is a small city not a small town. After you live here for  More

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Gregory · College Station, TX
Great Place, Needs More Culture
Over 3 years ago

Pros: - Safe - Easy access to Houston & Austin - Growing Bio Tech Scene - Lots of food choices - City of Bryan has character - Plenty of stuff to do because of the  More

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Joel · College Station, TX
A Town for Texas A&M
Over 4 years ago

A Huge portion of you liking this city is if you like the Aggies. If you don't this is probably not the place for you because many of the things to do are based around  More

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Reviews for San Marcos    6 Reviews
Randall · San Marcos, TX
Wish I had researched more before buying here
Over 2 years ago

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  More

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Elizabeth · San Marcos, TX
No Place Like Home
Over 16 years ago

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  More

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Alisha · Sandpoint, ID
Fun college town
Over 17 years ago

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  More

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