San Marcos, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 8/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
94,078 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
73.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
42.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$105,286 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
30 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$792,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$812 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,063 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

San Diego County
4
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad Metro Area
4
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

San Diego County
4
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad Metro Area
4
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 0 54
Feb 3 0 55
Mar 2 0 56
Apr 1 0 59
May 0 0 62
Jun 0 0 67
Jul 0 0 71
Aug 0 0 72
Sep 0 0 70
Oct 1 0 64
Nov 1 0 58
Dec 2 0 53

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 41%
Hillary Clinton 52%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 50, CA State Senate District 40, CA Assembly District 76, CA
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Schools

San Marcos Elementary
<1 miles, NE • 1.4 star
North Coastal Consortium Schools
<1 miles, NE • 2.8 star
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Colleges

California College San Diego
<1 miles, E • 1.9 star
Palomar Institute of Cosmetology
1 miles, NW • 1 star
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Hospitals

Palomar Health Downtown Campus
5 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Tri-City Medical Center
8 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas
9 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Aurora San Diego
11 miles, S
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Airports

San Diego International Airport
28 miles, SW • 4.1 star
John Wayne Airport-Orange County
55 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Palm Springs International Airport
62 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Ontario International Airport
68 miles, N • 2.3 star
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