Hays County, Texas
San Marcos Real Estate and Local Guide
College town on the San Marcos River along the Interstate 35 corridor between Austin and San Antonio, home to Texas State University. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know San Marcos best.
About the area
Living in San Marcos, TX
Named the fastest-growing city in the U.S. by the Census Bureau for 2013 and 2014.
The housing market
Homes in San Marcos
- About 30.5% of housing units are owner-occupied, reflecting a large student-renter population tied to Texas State University.
- About 33.7% of homes are single-family detached, with apartments and multifamily housing making up much of the rest.
- The median home value is about $269,700.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes San Marcos home
Texas State University
Public research university founded in 1899
San Marcos Springs
Third-largest cluster of springs in Texas, home to the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment
Hays County Courthouse
Early-1900s courthouse anchoring the historic downtown square
San Marcos River
Spring-fed river popular for tubing, swimming, and paddling
Rio Vista Park
Riverfront park with rapids and chutes on the San Marcos River
Neighborhoods
San Marcos areas to know
Historic Downtown
Square around the Hays County Courthouse, originally laid out in 1851
Belvin Street Historic District
Neighborhood preserving several of the city's Victorian-era homes
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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.