San Marcos

A beautiful small city in North San Diego County.

Welcome to San Marcos

 
San Marcos is a great small city, where you don’t have to cope with the stresses of living in a big city. Search San Marcos homes for a house in a relaxed, outdoorsy community. However, you’re also not too far from the city. San Diego is only about a 40-minute drive away. Living in San Marcos puts you close to world-class museums, music, and restaurants. You’re also close enough to spend a fascinating day at the San Diego Zoo or Wild Animal Park. If you’d like to get up close and personal with marine life, SeaWorld is less than an hour away. If you ever get a hankering for the hustle of a big city, Los Angeles is less than two hours away. You could make a weekend of a concert or art show.
 
San Marcos is a fun and safe place to live, whether you like a life filled with outdoor activities or you’d rather explore restaurants, cafes, and cute boutiques. You can meet up with friends for coffee and an afternoon at an art gallery. Or you can organize a hike or bike ride along the trails in the city’s parks. There’s truly something for every interest and personality in San Marcos. Search San Marcos homes to find the house of your dreams. Then call us so we can help you make it your reality.

Overview for San Marcos, CA

94,313 people live in San Marcos, where the median age is 35.6 and the average individual income is $39,122. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

94,313

Total Population

35.6 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$39,122

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for San Marcos, CA

San Marcos has 30,304 households, with an average household size of 3.08. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in San Marcos do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 94,313 people call San Marcos home. The population density is 3,839.38 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

94,313

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

35.6

Median Age

49.91 / 50.09%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

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10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
30,304

Total Households

3.08

Average Household Size

$39,122

Average individual Income

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in San Marcos, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby San Marcos. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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