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Lake San Marcos, CA
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Lake San Marcos, CA
At a Glance
How Lake San Marcos Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake San Marcos's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Lake San Marcos a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Lake San Marcos residents earn a median household income of $100,676 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $57,383. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake San Marcos is $859,600 , 205% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $943,389. Median rent is $2,615/month, with 32.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Lake San Marcos reports 216 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,416/100K.
Education
35.5% of adults in Lake San Marcos hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% above the national average). 87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake San Marcos has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.