Living in San Marcos (California)
San Marcos (California) is a large place in California, United States, home to 92,931 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are business owners (top 10%, #1,147 of 12,111), city lovers (top 11%, #419 of 4,114), car-free households (top 11%, #401 of 3,933).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about San Marcos (California)
- The North Pacific Ocean is 15 km away.
- It is part of Greater Oceanside, 18 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 57 min and sets around 1:46; in late June it sets around 5:01.
How San Marcos (California) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In California | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 47 | #6,369 of 11,898 | #195 of 863 | Map |
| Low-income household | 22 | #8,675 of 9,771 | #228 of 775 | Map |
| Low-income family | 35 | #5,963 of 8,006 | #119 of 709 | Map |
| Single parent | 45 | #4,008 of 6,237 | #95 of 612 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 62 | #3,728 of 9,474 | #357 of 760 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 63 | #3,605 of 9,474 | #294 of 760 | Map |
| Early retiree | 62 | #3,971 of 10,762 | #411 of 811 | Map |
| Single professional | 68 | #615 of 4,537 | #80 of 532 | Map |
| Young professional | 71 | #557 of 4,444 | #81 of 527 | Map |
| DINKS | 75 | #534 of 3,053 | #84 of 420 | Map |
| Remote worker | 53 | #5,554 of 7,271 | #340 of 648 | Map |
| Commuter | 75 | #841 of 6,227 | #105 of 645 | Map |
| Car-free household | 75 | #401 of 3,933 | #84 of 490 | Map |
| Student | 76 | #401 of 2,119 | #46 of 267 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 35 | #5,892 of 8,006 | #179 of 709 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 19 | #11,070 of 12,111 | #274 of 862 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 72 | #419 of 4,114 | #79 of 506 | Map |
| Expat professional | 74 | #797 of 7,271 | #101 of 648 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 70 | #1,675 of 9,474 | #171 of 760 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 11 | #17,803 of 18,063 | #885 of 1060 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 37 | #4,231 of 16,523 | #513 of 1020 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 0 | #17,888 of 18,063 | #906 of 1060 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 71 | #1,805 of 16,523 | #220 of 1020 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 79 | #470 of 21,167 | #72 of 1147 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 64 | #4,918 of 12,111 | #182 of 862 | Map |
| Coastal living | 63 | #4,046 of 6,413 | #309 of 490 | Map |
| Business owner | 74 | #1,147 of 12,111 | #128 of 862 | Map |
| Digital native | 64 | #520 of 4,750 | #76 of 551 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Escondido 8 km
- Vista 10 km
- Valley Center (California) 15 km
- Encinitas 17 km
- Carlsbad (California) 17 km
- Solana Beach 20 km
- Oceanside (California) 21 km
- Camp Pendleton South 22 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.