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 The Villages, FL

Change Cities
Highlights
- The median age of a home in San Marcos is 40.0% older than the median age of a home in The Villages.
 San Marcos, TXThe Villages, FLUnited States
 Median Home Age25  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$403,900$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months20.0%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock79.6%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.174.5%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$10.2$11.0
 Homes Owned23.9%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock16.1%11.2%
 Homes Rented67.2%  Unlock31.4%
 space
 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 San Marcos, TXThe Villages, FLUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,950$1,840
 Studio Apartment$980  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,170$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,280  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,970$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,900  Unlock$2,160
 space1
 Vacant Housing
 San Marcos, TXThe Villages, FLUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock3.9%1.9%
 Vacant Rented2.5%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.5%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock9.2%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.5%  Unlock4.1%
 space2
 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 San Marcos, TXThe Villages, FLUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.5%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9994.2%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.2%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9993.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.1%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99917.9%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock7.3%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99931.8%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock23.8%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9994.3%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock10.8%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.1%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.1%1.1%
 space3
 Housing Units By Year Built
 San Marcos, TXThe Villages, FLUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock54.5%13.6%
 2000 to 200919.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock13.2%13.6%
 1980 to 198915.4%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock0.8%14.8%
 1960 to 196916.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock0.2%10.0%
 1940 to 19492.9%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock0.1%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 The Villages    10 Reviews
Skyler · Oxford, FL
Just my experience
Over 3 years ago

The Village’s is a great place to ride your bike with all the many bike trails or golf cart trails to ride on, the problem with this place that ive experienced with this  More

   |    Reply
K · Lady Lake, FL
Not a patriotic place
Over 4 years ago

we were considering the Villages but honestly, not interested in living in a place where people do not support our president, that is  More

   |    Reply
Henry · 
Grun
Over 5 years ago

Since 2010, it has had a population growth of 85.0%, which is a bit low compared to 2020. As for the Cons - Violent Crime - This is definitely not true. It might be in  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of The Villages

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 Gatlinburg, TennesseeBoerne, TexasCompare
 Galveston, TexasMiami Beach, FloridaCompare
 Pampa, TexasWaco, TexasCompare
 Lansford, PennsylvaniaDeland, FloridaCompare
 Rockport, TexasPalestine, TexasCompare
 Montgomery, TexasGallatin, TennesseeCompare
 Victoria, TexasCuero, TexasCompare
 Palestine, TexasHereford, TexasCompare
 La Junta, ColoradoCamp Verde, ArizonaCompare
 Copperas Cove, TexasBryan, TexasCompare

Learn More About San Marcos, Texas
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About The Villages, Florida
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.