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What Is the Average Rent in San Marcos city, Texas?

$1,322/month 1.8%vs 2023 ($1,299)

City · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in San Marcos city, Texas is $1,322/month (±$39), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $310,400 (±$22,179), and the median household income is $51,281/year. The unemployment rate in Caldwell County, Texas was 3.4% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Housing Metrics for San Marcos city, Texas

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$1,322
Median Home Value$310,400
Median Household Income$51,281
Total Housing Units28,013
Renter-Occupied Units19,383
Renter-Occupied Share69%
Households Paying 50%+ Income6,425 households
Unemployment Rate(April 2026)3.4%

How does San Marcos city, Texas compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all cities in Texas.

Higher rent than 71% of cities in Texas · 355th of 1214

Cheapest: Loraine town($373)
Priciest: Rollingwood city($3,501)
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1Rollingwood city$3,501
1West University Place city$3,501
1Heath city$3,501
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355San Marcos city(you are here)$1,322
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1212Loraine town$373
1213Sebastian CDP$326
1214Paducah town$256

ZIP codes in San Marcos city

4 ZIP codes overlap San Marcos city.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in San Marcos city, Texas?

The median gross rent in San Marcos city, Texas is $1,322/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in San Marcos city, Texas?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in San Marcos city, Texas is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in San Marcos city, Texas?

The median home value in San Marcos city, Texas is $310,400 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in San Marcos city are rent-burdened?

In San Marcos city, Texas, 6,425 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.

What is the median household income in San Marcos city, Texas?

The median household income in San Marcos city, Texas is $51,281/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?

The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $1,322 has a margin of error of ±$39. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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