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About San Marcos
San Marcos is the county seat of Hays County. It sits on the Interstate 35 corridor between Austin and San Antonio, in Central Texas where the Hill Country meets the prairie. The Census Bureau estimated its population at 77,830 in July 2025, up from 67,553 in the 2020 census. The town grew up around the San Marcos Springs, which feed a clear, spring-fed river through the middle of town, and around Texas State University. San Marcos suits buyers who want to be near the river and a lively historic downtown, with Austin about 30 miles north and San Antonio about 47 miles south. Homes range from older houses near downtown to newer master-planned neighborhoods at the edges of the city.
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Living in San Marcos
- San Marcos CISD — Official site of the San Marcos public school district: Pre-K through grade 12 across 12 campuses, including San Marcos High School.
- City of San Marcos Parks & Recreation: Rivers, Parks & Trail — City parks department covering more than 2,600 acres of parkland, almost 40 miles of trails and the San Marcos and Blanco rivers.
- The Meadows Center at Spring Lake (Texas State University) — Glass-bottom boat, kayak, snorkel and paddleboard tours on spring-fed Spring Lake, where the San Marcos River begins.
- San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance: Natural Areas — Trail guide to the city's natural areas, including Purgatory Creek and Spring Lake, from the volunteer group that maintains the trails.
- San Marcos Farmers Market — Central Texas farmers and makers at the downtown square every Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The vibe
Life in San Marcos centers on the river. Spring Lake, the headwaters of the San Marcos River, is fed by springs from the Edwards Aquifer, and the San Marcos Springs are counted among the largest spring systems in Texas. Texas Parks and Wildlife Magazine reports that Spring Lake and the upper 4.5 miles of the river are critical habitat for eight federally listed endangered and threatened species. On a summer afternoon the river through town fills with tubes, kayaks and paddleboards, and the city parks along the banks stay busy well into the evening.
The town has deep roots. Spanish settlers reached the San Marcos River on January 6, 1808, and the Texas Legislature organized Hays County on March 1, 1848, with San Marcos as the county seat. In 1899 the state founded Southwest Texas State Normal School here, and that teachers' college became Texas State University. The university set an enrollment record of 47,513 students in fall 2026 and has joined the Pac-12 Conference, so the school calendar sets much of the town's rhythm. You feel it on game days, in the busy fall and spring semesters, and in the quieter weeks between them. The historic downtown square is the town's gathering place, with restaurants, live music and galleries close to the river and campus.
The land rises into wooded limestone hills on the west side of town and flattens to the east toward the prairie. Older houses on tree-lined streets sit near downtown and campus. On the edges of the city, master-planned neighborhoods such as La Cima and Blanco Vista offer newer construction. San Marcos keeps a small-town feel while new stores and homes keep filling in along I-35.
Market snapshot
As of September 2026, Unlock MLS reported a Hays County median sale price of $399,900, up 10.8% from September 2025, on 294 closings, down 30.5%. Months of inventory stood at 4.8. Redfin's county data for the three months ending September 2026 showed a median of $385,046, a median of $184 per square foot and an average of 90 days on market. Across the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro, the September median was $421,000 as closed sales fell 14.8%, which local reports tied to higher mortgage rates. For luxury homes, Unlock MLS data showed a Hays County median of $1,345,000 in September 2026 for homes that sold for $1 million or more, and a year-to-date median of 31 days on market. Those luxury figures cover the whole county, including the Hill Country communities west of San Marcos.
Inside San Marcos, prices run below the county as a whole. Redfin city data for the three months ending June 2026 showed a median sale price of $313,829, down 7.7% from a year earlier. The median was $169 per square foot, and homes took a median of 77 days to sell. In ZIP code 78666 in August 2026, the median list price was $359,900 across 440 active listings, with a typical 72 days on market. For buyers, that means more choice and more room to negotiate than San Marcos has offered in recent years. Well-priced homes in the most sought-after locations still sell faster than the averages suggest.
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Amenities
Most of the city is served by San Marcos CISD, which earned an overall C rating (76 of 100) in the Texas Education Agency's 2026 accountability ratings. Some San Marcos addresses fall within Hays CISD, which earned a B rating (81 of 100) for 2025-26, so confirm the district for any specific property. Texas State University's main campus is in town. For the outdoors, the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at Spring Lake runs glass-bottom boat tours and offers snorkel tours in warmer months. The trails in the city's roughly 250-acre Spring Lake Preserve are open to hikers, cyclists and birders, and access to the trails is free. Tube rentals at San Marcos City Park let you float down to Rio Vista Park, and City Park and Sewell Park are free to visit year-round. Downtown, restaurants and music venues are within a short walk of the square, and a third H-E-B broke ground in November 2025 at I-35 and McCarty Lane.
For commuting, Visit San Marcos lists Kyle at about 9.5 miles, Wimberley at 16, New Braunfels at 18, Seguin at 23 and Austin at 30 miles. San Antonio is about 47 miles away, Boerne 59 and Fredericksburg 69. State Highway 123 runs south from I-35 in San Marcos toward Seguin. LBG's Boerne office serves buyers in San Marcos and across this stretch of the I-35 corridor and the Hill Country.
San Marcos FAQs
How is the San Marcos real estate market right now?
In the last 30 days, 24 homes sold in San Marcos, down from 32 in the 30 days before. 103 active listings were on the market in that time. Source: the Legacy Broker Group market report for San Marcos, MLS data as of November 13, 2026.
What is the median sale price of homes in San Marcos?
Over the last 30 days, the median sale price of homes in San Marcos was $332,495, across 24 sales. Source: the Legacy Broker Group market report for San Marcos, MLS data as of November 13, 2026.
What is the median list price of homes in San Marcos?
Over the last 30 days, the median list price of homes in San Marcos was $348,040. Source: the Legacy Broker Group market report for San Marcos, MLS data as of November 13, 2026.
How long do homes take to sell in San Marcos?
Over the last 30 days, the median time on the market for homes in San Marcos was 163 days, against 116 days in the 30 days before. Source: the Legacy Broker Group market report for San Marcos, MLS data as of November 13, 2026.
How can I get the San Marcos market report every month?
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What county is San Marcos, Texas in?
San Marcos is the county seat of Hays County. The Texas Legislature organized the county in 1848 and named San Marcos its seat.
How far is San Marcos from Austin and San Antonio?
San Marcos is about 30 miles south of Austin and roughly 47 to 50 miles north of San Antonio on Interstate 35. New Braunfels is about 18 miles away, and Kyle is about 10.
What is there to do on the San Marcos River?
You can tube, kayak, paddleboard or snorkel the clear, spring-fed river through town. Tube rentals at San Marcos City Park let you float down to Rio Vista Park.
What is Spring Lake in San Marcos?
Spring Lake is the headwaters of the San Marcos River, fed by springs from the Edwards Aquifer. Texas State's Meadows Center runs glass-bottom boat tours there, and the city's Spring Lake Preserve has hiking trails just above the lake.
Which school districts serve San Marcos?
Most of the city is in San Marcos CISD, which earned an overall C rating from the Texas Education Agency in 2026. Some addresses fall in Hays CISD, which earned a B for 2025-26, so check the district for each property.
What kinds of homes are available in San Marcos?
You will find older homes on established streets near downtown and the university, plus newer homes in master-planned neighborhoods such as La Cima and Blanco Vista on the edges of town. Homes on the west side sit among wooded limestone hills.
How does Texas State University affect life in San Marcos?
Texas State is the city's defining institution and enrolled a record 47,513 students in fall 2026. Its calendar shapes traffic, events and the energy of downtown through the year.
Is flooding a concern when buying a home in San Marcos?
Yes, flood risk is worth checking here. Redfin's climate data rates San Marcos as having a major flood risk, so review FEMA flood maps, elevation and insurance costs for any property you consider.
What is the history of San Marcos, Texas?
Spanish settlers reached the San Marcos River in 1808, and Anglo-American settlers arrived near the springs in 1846. The town became the Hays County seat in 1848, and the school that grew into Texas State University was founded in 1899.
Market and community sections reviewed 2026-11-12.