Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Upgrade to Premium

2025 Compare Cities Housing:
San Marcos, TX vs Tempe, AZ

Change Cities
Highlights
- The median age of a home in San Marcos is 52.0% younger than the median age of a home in Tempe.
 San Marcos, TXTempe, AZUnited States
 Median Home Age25  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$426,900$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months20.0%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock91.8%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.174.5%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$6.1$11.0
 Homes Owned23.9%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock8.5%11.2%
 Homes Rented67.2%  Unlock31.4%
 space
 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 San Marcos, TXTempe, AZUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,610$1,840
 Studio Apartment$980  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,630$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,280  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,650$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,900  Unlock$2,160
 space1
 Vacant Housing
 San Marcos, TXTempe, AZUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.6%1.9%
 Vacant Rented2.5%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.6%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.9%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.5%  Unlock4.1%
 space2
 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 San Marcos, TXTempe, AZUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock2.9%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9994.2%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.4%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9993.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.9%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99917.9%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock8.1%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99931.8%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock25.6%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9994.3%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock10.6%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock1.1%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.4%1.1%
 space3
 Housing Units By Year Built
 San Marcos, TXTempe, AZUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock9.8%13.6%
 2000 to 200919.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock14.2%13.6%
 1980 to 198915.4%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock25.6%14.8%
 1960 to 196916.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock4.3%10.0%
 1940 to 19492.9%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock0.6%12.2%
Transportation
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

   |    Reply
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

   |    Reply
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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of San Marcos

See all reviews
Reviews for Tempe    22 Reviews
Robert · Mesa, AZ
A Small College Town to a Small College City.
Over 1 years ago

Tempe is a very unique case of a College Town that has quickly become a Small College City or a Small City. It used to be where there was small pockets of walkability  More

   |    Reply
Kent · Chandler, AZ
A Fastbreak towards Urbanism
Over 1 years ago

Tempe is a small city that definitely has nice areas, nice weather, the people are always good, and it is home of ASU. The Tempe town council has done a good job towards  More

   |    Reply
gary · Fall River, MA
Love of Arizona
Over 11 years ago

Lived in Arizona 55 yrs Phoenix /Tempe lost my job and got a offer to keep my job but had to move Fall River MA. I will take the heat over days of cold anytime . January  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Tempe

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 Murfreesboro, TennesseeSterling, ColoradoCompare
 Escondido, CaliforniaCharleston, West VirginiaCompare
 Stanwood, WashingtonAberdeen, WashingtonCompare
 Woodbury, MinnesotaBatesville, ArkansasCompare
 Waco, TexasPowell, WyomingCompare
 Glendale, CaliforniaDallas, TexasCompare
 Fairbanks, AlaskaBeverly, MassachusettsCompare
 Bullard, TexasHeath, TexasCompare
 Laramie, WyomingAnnapolis, MarylandCompare
 Belleview, FloridaLeesburg, FloridaCompare

Learn More About San Marcos, Texas
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About Tempe, Arizona
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.