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San Marcos, California by the numbers
FBI figures for 2025 show 1.0 violent crimes per 1,000 people in San Marcos, 76% lower than the rate across California (4.3). Median household income is $109,377 and the median home value is $868,000. About 94,882 people live in San Marcos.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in San Marcos?
The FBI's 2025 figures put San Marcos at 1.0 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (100 in all). For comparison, that is 76% lower than the California rate (4.3) and 69% lower than the national rate (3.3). There were also 375 property crimes, a rate of 3.9 per 1,000. Compared with 2021, when 209 were reported, the count is down 52%.
| Offense (2025) | San Marcos count | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 100 | 1.0 | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.00 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 3 | 0.03 | 0.33 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 20 | 0.21 | 0.95 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 77 | 0.79 | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 375 | 3.9 | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 45 | 0.46 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 251 | 2.6 | 12.0 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 79 | 0.81 | 3.2 | 2.0 |
How has crime in San Marcos changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 209 | 915 | 3 |
| 2022 | 209 | 1,012 | 0 |
| 2023 | 226 | 757 | 4 |
| 2024 | 210 | 623 | 1 |
| 2025 | 100 | 375 | 0 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the San Marcos Police Department's own reports.
How does San Marcos compare with California?
San Marcos's median household earns $109,377 a year, 10% higher than the state figure ($99,122). The median owner-occupied home is worth $868,000 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $2,348 a month. About 94,882 people live on 25 square miles of land, roughly 3,862 per square mile. The city lies in San Diego County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | San Marcos | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 94,882 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $109,377 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $868,000 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $2,348 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 4.6% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 9.2% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 43.8% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 63.7% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 36.8 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in San Marcos?
San Marcos has 2 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 2 are rated Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are San Marcos (85 ft) and San Marcos (52 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
San Diego County carries a “Very High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: wildfire (Very High), river flooding (Very High), heat waves (Relatively High) and earthquakes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in San Marcos?
No highway work zones were listed in San Marcos city limits in the October 11, 2026 state feed. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near San Marcos?
Federal school lists place 21 public and 1 private schools within San Marcos. 1 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing home is in the city. Within about 15 miles: 8 state parks or recreation areas: Cardiff State Beach, Carlsbad State Beach, Leucadia State Beach, Moonlight State Beach and San Elijo State Beach and 3 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in San Marcos
Gun shops
2 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the San Marcos city limits, plus 2 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Laser-Tronics (San Marcos) and Turners Outdoorsman (San Marcos).
Liquor stores
9 liquor stores are on the map inside the San Marcos city limits: 4 Way Liquor (San Marcos), E Food Store (San Marcos), G Market & Liquor (San Marcos), Gourmet Liquor (San Marcos), House Of Wine & Spirits (San Marcos), Liquor Stop (San Marcos), Nordahl Liquor (San Marcos), Top Shelf Wine And Spirits (San Marcos) and 1 more.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the San Marcos city limits on the map.
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in San Marcos?
In 2025, San Marcos had 1.0 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (100 reported), 76% lower than the California rate (4.3). The property-crime rate was 3.9 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in San Marcos?
$109,377 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $99,122 for California.
How much do homes cost in San Marcos?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $868,000 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $734,700 statewide.
What natural hazards affect San Marcos?
San Diego County carries a “Very High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: wildfire (Very High), river flooding (Very High), heat waves (Relatively High) and earthquakes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Escondido, CA (6 mi) · Vista, CA (6 mi) · Carlsbad, CA (7 mi) · Encinitas, CA (8 mi) · Oceanside, CA (10 mi) · Santee, CA (22 mi)
More: California statewide numbers · county page: San Diego County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place San Marcos city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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