Living in San Marcos (Texas)
San Marcos (Texas) is a large place in Texas, United States, home to 60,684 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are business owners (top 47%, #5,682 of 12,111), climate-conscious movers (top 56%, #6,682 of 12,111), expat professionals (top 56%, #4,050 of 7,271).
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- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 13 min and sets around 0:37; in late June it sets around 3:36.
How San Marcos (Texas) 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 Texas | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 43 | #7,548 of 11,898 | #229 of 610 | Map |
| Low-income household | 28 | #7,346 of 9,771 | #529 of 564 | Map |
| Low-income family | 40 | #5,093 of 8,006 | #219 of 386 | Map |
| Single parent | 45 | #3,852 of 6,237 | #138 of 295 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 56 | #6,408 of 9,474 | #187 of 471 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 53 | #6,356 of 9,474 | #156 of 471 | Map |
| Early retiree | 55 | #7,134 of 10,762 | #249 of 635 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 50 | #6,205 of 7,271 | #343 of 408 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 34 | #5,944 of 8,006 | #361 of 386 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 29 | #9,225 of 12,111 | #675 of 721 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 54 | #4,050 of 7,271 | #143 of 408 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 50 | #6,468 of 9,474 | #125 of 471 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 25 | #16,147 of 18,063 | #932 of 1087 | 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 | 16 | #10,227 of 16,523 | #380 of 1007 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 14 | #16,639 of 18,063 | #1042 of 1087 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 50 | #8,016 of 16,523 | #246 of 1007 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 56 | #5,321 of 21,167 | #195 of 1260 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 61 | #6,682 of 12,111 | #151 of 721 | Map |
| Coastal living | 57 | #5,446 of 6,413 | #266 of 383 | Map |
| Business owner | 54 | #5,682 of 12,111 | #237 of 721 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Kyle (Texas) 13 km
- Buda (Texas) 24 km
- Lockhart (Texas) 26 km
- New Braunfels 27 km
- Canyon Lake (Texas) 31 km
- Shady Hollow 32 km
- Seguin 35 km
- Luling (Texas) 36 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.