San Diego County, California
San Marcos Real Estate and Local Guide
San Marcos is a growing suburban city in North County San Diego that is home to two colleges and calls itself the Valley of Discovery. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know San Marcos best.
About the area
Living in San Marcos, CA
City motto is "Discover Life's Possibilities".
The housing market
Homes in San Marcos
- About 63% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
- Around 51% of housing units are single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $792,400.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes San Marcos home
California State University San Marcos
Public university on a 304-acre campus
Palomar College
Community college with roughly 30,000 students
Lake San Marcos
Man-made lake and residential enclave in the southwest
Double Peak Park
200-acre summit park with 360-degree views of North County
Walnut Grove Park
Twin Oaks Valley park home to the 1952 Williams Barn
Neighborhoods
San Marcos areas to know
San Elijo Hills
Master-planned hillside community in the south
Twin Oaks Valley
Valley area on the north side of the city
Lake San Marcos
Lakeside community in the southwest
Santa Fe Hills
Residential neighborhood
Discovery Hills
Residential neighborhood
University District
North City area near Cal State San Marcos
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.