Apartments for rent in San Marcos, TX

A town located in Texas, San Marcos has a population of approximately 55,000. Young adults (15-24) make up a larger portion of the population here (41%) than nationally (14%), meaning they will find plenty of opportunities, though young professionals are well-represented as well. Overall, the city's population, at an average age of just over 30, is decidedly younger than most cities in Texas. Most San Marcos residents rent, and 28% of residents own their homes. At $1,044/month, the average rent is roughly the same as the state average.

San Marcos residents have an average commute of about 24 minutes. Driving a vehicle is the typical mode of getting to work, chosen by 45% of residents, while public transit is not used widely. Few residents (3%) walk to work, though the number exceeds the national average.

There are three primary industries in San Marcos: retail, entertainment, and education. Together, these industries account for 30% of the city's workforce. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many of the city's residents work in sales, as 7% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any career path. San Marcos workers earn an average annual income of around $47K, around $26,000 less than the average Texas resident. San Marcos's average income also trails the national average of $73,345. Ten percent of San Marcos residents over the age of 25 possess a Bachelor's degree, while 4% have earned a Master's or Doctoral degree.