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San Marcos, Texas by the numbers
According to the FBI, San Marcos had 4.1 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025, 20% higher than the Texas rate (3.4). Median household income is $51,281 and the median home value is $310,400. About 70,897 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?
In 2025 the San Marcos Police Department reported 313 violent crimes to the FBI, which works out to 4.1 per 1,000 people. It stands at 20% higher than the Texas rate (3.4); the U.S. figure is 3.3. 4 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 1,464 (19.3 per 1,000 residents). Compared with 2021, when 378 were reported, the count is down 17%.
| Offense (2025) | San Marcos count | Per 1,000 | Texas per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 313 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 4 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 75 | 0.99 | 0.48 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 30 | 0.40 | 0.52 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 204 | 2.7 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 1,464 | 19.3 | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 160 | 2.1 | 2.5 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,126 | 14.8 | 12.9 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 178 | 2.3 | 2.5 | 2.0 |
How has crime in San Marcos changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 378 | 1,661 | 4 |
| 2022 | 458 | 1,819 | 0 |
| 2023 | 329 | 1,642 | 3 |
| 2024 | 267 | 1,648 | 0 |
| 2025 | 313 | 1,464 | 4 |
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 Texas?
San Marcos's median household earns $51,281 a year, 35% lower than the state figure ($78,476). The median owner-occupied home is worth $310,400 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,322 a month. About 70,897 people live on 40 square miles of land, roughly 1,776 per square mile. The city lies in Hays County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | San Marcos | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 70,897 | 30,188,424 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $51,281 | $78,476 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $310,400 | $283,800 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,322 | $1,403 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.2% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 26.9% | 13.8% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 38.3% | 33.8% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 30.8% | 62.6% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 25.5 | 35.6 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in San Marcos?
The National Inventory of Dams lists 2 high-hazard dams in San Marcos. The two tallest are Upper San Marcos River WS NRCS Site 5 Dam (65 ft) and Upper San Marcos River WS SCS Site 3 (60 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Hays County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (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?
Inside the city limits there are 16 public schools (2024-25) and 3 private schools (2023-24). 3 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 1 state park or recreation area: Lockhart State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in San Marcos
Gun shops
4 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the San Marcos city limits, plus 4 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 3 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Academy Sports + Outdoors #121 (San Marcos), Cash America Pawn (2 in San Marcos) and Cash Box Pawn (San Marcos).
Liquor stores
12 liquor stores are on the map inside the San Marcos city limits: BB Liquor (San Marcos), Blossom Wine & Liquor (San Marcos), Jn Liquor #1 (San Marcos), Liquor Stop (San Marcos), Skip's Beer Wine & Liquor (3 in San Marcos), Smoke' N Liquor (San Marcos), Spec's Wines & Spirits Spec's Liquor #114 Sfp Distribution (San Marcos), Springs Liquor & Smoke (San Marcos) and 2 more.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the San Marcos city limits on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
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 4.1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (313 reported), 20% higher than the Texas rate (3.4). The property-crime rate was 19.3 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in San Marcos?
$51,281 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $78,476 for Texas.
How much do homes cost in San Marcos?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $310,400 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $283,800 statewide.
What natural hazards affect San Marcos?
Hays County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Kyle, TX (9 mi) · New Braunfels, TX (16 mi) · Austin, TX (31 mi) · Pflugerville, TX (44 mi) · Cedar Park, TX (45 mi) · San Antonio, TX (45 mi)
More: Texas statewide numbers · county page: Hays 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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