California · Metropolitan Area
Lake San Marcos is a small town in California with a population of 4,996. Residents earn $100,676 per year, which is 34% above the national average.
Based on current data, Lake San Marcos receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Lake San Marcos offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lake San Marcos is $100,676, which is significantly higher than the national average — 34% above $75,149. This places Lake San Marcos among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Lake San Marcos is $859,600, making it a premium housing market at 205% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,615 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 8.5x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Educational attainment is solid, with 35.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 87.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Lake San Marcos enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 88.1% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 11.9% |
| 11% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $100,676 |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $57,383 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,565 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $116,511 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.5% |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 148,394 |
| County GDP | $351,753M |
| Restaurants | 8,853 |
| Healthcare | 13,951 |
| Retail | 9,811 |
| Manufacturing | 4,357 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,097 |
| 188% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.17% |
| Commute Time | 22.1 min |
| Work from Home | 21.0% |
| Census Median | $859,600 |
| 205% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $899,450 |
| Median List Price | $899,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $629 |
| Homes Sold | 23 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.4% |
| Price Drops | 26.9% |
| Inventory | 26 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,615 |
| 125% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,097 |
| 188% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.17% |
| Obesity | 24.0% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.3% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| COPD | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.8% |
| Depression | 23.5% |
| Mental Distress | 16.7% |
| Physical Distress | 10.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.2% |
| Premature Death | 5,325/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13,951 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 238 |
| FEMA Disasters | 364 |
| Annual Average | 62.5°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 11.4 inches |
| 70% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 503 ft (153 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,922/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.1224°N, 117.2086°W |
| County FIPS | 06059 |
Winner: Democrat by 2.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 35.5% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.4% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,922/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 67 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13,951 |
| Restaurants | 8,853 |
| Retail Stores | 9,811 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 238 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 364 |
| Avg Commute | 22.1 min |
| Work from Home | 21.0% |