San Marcos, CA
Living in San Marcos
Bikeability30
Walkability33
Commute47
Public Transit27
Affordability11
Public Safety62
Airports75
Hospitals87
Colleges69
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools55
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
95kPopulation+17k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
37%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
74%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian9%
Black2%
Caucasian44%
Hispanic or Latino40%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate19%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$79kMedian Household Income+$20k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more12%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector74%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$538kMedian Home Value+$97k (2010–19)
37%Built 2000 or Later
$1.6kMedian Monthly Rent+$416 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached51%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home13%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200929%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K17%
$500K to $749K35%
$750K to $999K16%
$1M to $1.49M4%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity28%
LP gas2%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas68%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in San Marcos
United States45
California55
San Diego Metro Area42
San Diego County42
Property Crime in San Marcos
United States48
California56
San Diego Metro Area37
San Diego County37
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump43%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Feb | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 57 | 2 | 0 |
| Apr | 60 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 65 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 54 | 2 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in San Marcos
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding61
Tornado3
Coastal Flooding4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near San Marcos, CA
Private Schools
Private Schools near San Marcos, CA
Teri, Inc The Country School
1 miles, W
St Joseph Academy
2 miles, NW
Kids Town Montessori School
4 miles, NW
Discovery Isle Child Development Center
4 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near San Marcos, CA
California State University-San Marcos
1 miles, E
University of Saint Katherine
2 miles, NW
John Paul the Great Catholic University
5 miles, E
Northcentral University
16 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near San Marcos, CA
Palomar Health Downtown Campus
5 miles, E
Tri-City Medical Center
8 miles, NW
Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas
9 miles, SW
Aurora San Diego
11 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near San Marcos, CA
San Diego International Airport
28 miles, S
John Wayne Airport-Orange County
55 miles, NW
Palm Springs International Airport
61 miles, NE
Ontario International Airport
68 miles, N