San Marcos, CA

California · Orange County · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim Metro

San Marcos is a mid-size city in California with a population of 94,078. Residents earn $105,286 per year, which is 40% above the national average.

Data updated April 2026

3.1 /5.0

B Good

94,078 Population 3,829/sq mi density

$105,286 Median Income $44,376 per capita

$792,400 Home Value $943,389 Zillow

$2,191 Median Rent 36.0% income on rent

60°F Avg Temperature 325 sunny days/yr

196 Violent Crime/100K 969 property/100K

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

4.7 / 5.0

$105,286 median income, 2.9% unemployment

Affordability

2.4 / 5.0

$792,400 home value, $2,191/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

196 violent crimes/100K (48% below avg)

Education

4.4 / 5.0

42.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $105,286

40% higher than US avg

Home Value $792,400

181% higher than US avg

Violent Crime 196/100K

48% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 42.7%

27% higher than US avg

Median Rent $2,191

88% higher than US avg

Obesity Rate 25.5%

21% lower than US avg

Unemployment 2.9%

19% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 7.4%

40% lower than US avg

How San Marcos Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population94,078

Median Age36.8 yrs

Density3,829/mi²

Male / Female50% / 50%

Largest GroupWhite 55%

Veterans6.4%

Economy

A+

Median Income$105,286

Per Capita$44,376

Unemployment2.9%

Poverty7.4%

County GDP$351,753M

Commute27 min

Housing

Home Value$792,400

Rent$2,191

Ownership63.0%

Zillow$943,389

Housing Units31,896

Rent Burden36.0%

Crime

Violent196/100K

Property969/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault132/100K

Burglary165/100K

Health

Obesity25.5%

Uninsured9.6%

Smoking10.1%

Depression22.0%

Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)

AQI48 (Good)

Rain29.4 in/yr

Sunny Days325/yr

Elevation636 ft (194 m)

Education

Bachelor's+42.7%

High School+88.1%

Graduate+14.0%

School Score5.66

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%

Commute27 min

Broadband94.8%

EV Stations35

Libraries67

Is San Marcos a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, San Marcos receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. San Marcos offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in San Marcos is $105,286, which is significantly higher than the national average / 40% above $75,149. This places San Marcos among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. Only 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in San Marcos is $792,400, making it a premium housing market at 181% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,191 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.5x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in San Marcos is below the national average at 196 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 969 per 100,000, 51% below the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 42.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 88.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

San Marcos enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 325 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 29.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

San Marcos has a population of 94,078 with a density of 3,829 people per square mile, spread across 24.4 square miles. The median age is 36.8 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.4% female and 49.6% male. The city is predominantly White (55.1%), with 2.4% Hispanic, 1.5% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 64.8% of residents, while 35.2% speak Spanish. 6.4% of the population are veterans. 10.0% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average). 92.2% have health insurance coverage.

Population

94,078

Total Population

3,829

People / sq mi

36.8yrs

Median Age

5% below US avg

24.4mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%

Female 50.4%

Race & Ethnicity

San Marcos vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 64.8%

17% below US avg

Spanish 35.2%

163% above US avg

Social Characteristics

San Marcos vs U.S. Average

The median household income in San Marcos is $105,286, which is 40% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,376 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,565. The unemployment rate is 2.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants. The cost of living index is 110.7, slightly above the national baseline of 100. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes. 18.7% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: San Marcos vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$105,286
	40% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$44,376
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,565
IRS Avg AGI	$116,511
Gini Index	0.468 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	2.9%
	19% below US avg
Poverty Rate	7.4%
	40% below US avg
Establishments (County)	148,394
County GDP	$351,753M

Business (County)

Restaurants	8,853
Healthcare	13,951
Retail	9,811
Manufacturing	4,357

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$10,097
	188% above US avg
Cost of Living	110.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	1.27%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	27.1 min
Drive Alone	69.8%
Public Transit	0.5%
Work from Home	18.7%

Walkability

The median home value in San Marcos is $792,400, 181% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $943,389, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 99.6% of their list price. Monthly rent averages $2,191 (88% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,647 for a one-bedroom to $2,053 for a two-bedroom apartment. 63.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 31,896 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1994. The average annual property tax is $10,097 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 36.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$792,400
	181% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$943,389
Median List Price	$969,995

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$969,995
$/Sq Ft	$511
Homes Sold	47
Sale-to-List Ratio	99.6%
Price Drops	29.5%
Inventory	105

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$2,191
	88% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)	$3,060
Rent Burden	36.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$1,513
1 Bedroom	$1,647
2 Bedrooms	$2,053
3 Bedrooms	$2,752
4 Bedrooms	$3,165

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	63.0%
Owner-Occupied	63.0%
Renter-Occupied	37.0%
Housing Units	31,896
Median Year Built	1994

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$10,097
	188% above US avg
Effective Rate	1.27%

In San Marcos, 25.5% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 9.2% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 4.8% of residents, below the national average. 26.9% have high blood pressure. 10.1% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 17.3% report binge drinking. 20.6% are physically inactive, below the national average. 22.0% report depression. 17.0% experience frequent mental distress. 9.6% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,004. The dentist ratio is 1:810. 99.1% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 9.1 out of 10.

Air Quality (Open-Meteo CAMS — 2026-05-21)

PM2.5

10.8

μg/m³

Fine particulate

PM10

16.5

μg/m³

Coarse particulate

NO₂

2.4

μg/m³

Nitrogen dioxide

O₃

147.0

μg/m³

Ozone

SO₂

1.8

μg/m³

Sulphur dioxide

176.0

μg/m³

Carbon monoxide

Health Metrics: San Marcos vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	25.5%
	21% below US avg
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart Disease	4.8%
High Blood Pressure	26.9%
Asthma	9.2%
COPD	4.5%
Cancer	6.5%
Stroke	2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	10.1%
	28% below US avg
Binge Drinking	17.3%
Physical Inactivity	20.6%
Depression	22.0%
Mental Distress	17.0%
Physical Distress	12.0%
Short Sleep	34.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	92.2%
Uninsured	9.6%
	12% above US avg
Primary Care	1:1,004
Dentists	1:810
Mental Health	1:250
Checkup Rate	71.8%
Dental Visits	64.6%
Premature Death	5,325/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	9.1/10
Exercise Access	99.1%
Healthcare Facilities	13,951

San Marcos has a violent crime rate of 196 per 100,000 residents, 48% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 131.9 per 100,000, robbery at 46.7, rape at 17.2. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 969 per 100,000, 51% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 658, burglary at 165, vehicle theft at 145 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 238 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 364 federally declared disasters. Overall, San Marcos receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: San Marcos vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	195.7/100K
	48% below US avg
Murder	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Rape	17.2/100K
Robbery	46.7/100K
Assault	131.9/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	968.6/100K
	51% below US avg
Burglary	165.3/100K
Theft	658.2/100K
Vehicle Theft	145.0/100K
Arson	3.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	238
Traffic Accidents	3,256
Avg Accident Severity	2.0 / 4.0
FEMA Disasters	364

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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San Marcos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 325 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 29.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 636 feet.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	60.2°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	51°F (10°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	325 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	636 ft (194 m)
Area	24.4 sq mi (63.2 km²)
Population Density	3,829/sq mi
Coordinates	33.1326°N, 117.1699°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Orange County County
Nearest Airport	San Diego International (SAN) 28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.4"

23% below US avg

Snowfall 1.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 2.52"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median	48.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0440 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)	18.4 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)	0.35 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)	9.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very High
Risk Score	99.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	24.9 / 100
Community Resilience	16.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	No Rating
Earthquake	Very High
Wildfire	Relatively High
Flood	Very High
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively High
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	No Rating
Landslide	Relatively High
Coastal Flood	Relatively High
Tsunami	Relatively Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

10,567 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 28, 2025.

Jun 28, 1992	The 1992 Landers, California Earthquake	M7.3	137 km
Jun 28, 1992	The 1992 Big Bear, California Earthquake	M6.3	123 km
Apr 23, 1992	The 1992 Joshua Tree, California Earthquake	M6.1	121 km
Jun 28, 1991	The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake	M5.8	148 km
Jun 28, 1992	3km NE of Yucca Valley, California	M5.8	132 km
Jun 15, 2010	8km ESE of Ocotillo, CA	M5.7	127 km
Jun 28, 1992	2km SSW of Joshua Tree, California	M5.7	135 km
Jun 29, 1992	3km ESE of Yucca Valley, California	M5.7	129 km
Oct 16, 1999	7km ENE of Running Springs, CA	M5.6	124 km
Jun 28, 1992	11km SSE of Big Bear Lake, California	M5.5	118 km
Feb 28, 1990	The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake	M5.5	123 km
Jun 28, 1992	0km E of Yucca Valley, CA	M5.5	129 km
Jul 7, 2010	20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA	M5.4	72 km
Jun 28, 1992	26km NNW of Yucca Valley, CA	M5.4	148 km
Jul 1, 1992	24km N of Yucca Valley, California	M5.3	148 km
Nov 27, 1992	10km NNW of Big Bear City, California	M5.3	137 km
Dec 4, 1992	10km SE of Lucerne Valley, California	M5.3	140 km
Sep 15, 1992	9km SE of Yucca Valley, California	M5.3	128 km
Jun 28, 1992	1km N of Big Bear Lake, California	M5.3	127 km
Jun 5, 2021	11km W of Calipatria, CA	M5.3	143 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

70 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 9 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 22, 2008	EF2	83 km	0
Nov 7, 1966	EF2	90 km	0
Feb 19, 2005	EF1	39 km	0
Nov 10, 2000	EF1	25 km	0
Jan 29, 1998	EF1	15 km	0
Dec 21, 1997	EF1	98 km	0
Nov 11, 1997	EF1	86 km	0
Dec 22, 1996	EF1	95 km	0
Mar 27, 1991	EF1	98 km	0
Mar 27, 1991	EF1	2 km	0
Mar 19, 1991	EF1	43 km	0
Nov 9, 1982	EF1	68 km	0
Feb 20, 1980	EF1	39 km	0
Jan 31, 1979	EF1	95 km	0
Dec 18, 1978	EF1	21 km	0
Jul 20, 1974	EF1	72 km	0
Nov 7, 1966	EF1	85 km	0
Apr 8, 1965	EF1	89 km	0
Oct 8, 1961	EF1	17 km	0
Apr 1, 1958	EF1	71 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.2 m (4 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1862	S. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	1.2 m	—	48 km
1855	S. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	—	—	138 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (145 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Salton Buttes	Lava dome(s)	-40 m (-131 ft)	210	145 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CEDAR (268,362 ac, 2003).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2003	CEDAR	268,362	43 km
2007	WITCH	167,551	38 km
2007	HARRIS	90,443	66 km
2002	PINES	65,407	56 km
2003	PARADISE	55,995	25 km
2007	POOMACHA	47,496	30 km
2006	ESPERANZA	40,566	85 km
2003	MINE/OTAY	37,232	64 km
2008	YELLOW	33,232	39 km
2022	FAIRVIEW	28,680	67 km
2013	MOUNTAIN	28,202	83 km
2007	SANTIAGO	27,605	80 km
1998	EDNA	27,561	86 km
2020	INDIA	24,193	38 km
1993	CALIFORNIA	23,899	58 km
2018	HOLY	22,845	69 km
1994	PALM	21,040	83 km
1993	ORTEGA	20,912	58 km
2013	SILVER	20,863	90 km
2003	COYOTE	19,215	62 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	51°F (10°C)	2.5 in	Coldest, Wettest
February	57°F (14°C)	2.3 in
March	57°F (14°C)	2.3 in
April	60°F (16°C)	1.0 in
May	63°F (17°C)	0.3 in
June	66°F (19°C)	0.1 in
July	72°F (22°C)	0.0 in	Driest
August	72°F (22°C)	0.1 in	Warmest
September	70°F (21°C)	0.3 in
October	66°F (19°C)	0.4 in
November	60°F (16°C)	1.6 in
December	56°F (13°C)	1.8 in

San Marcos has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 51°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.5") and July the driest (0.0").

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San Marcos is located in Orange County. It is classified as Metro / 1 million+, part of a metropolitan area. 42.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 27% above the national average of 33.7%. 88.1% have completed high school. 14.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 49.7% of the vote, a 2.7-point margin. 94.8% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 35 EV charging stations. There are 67 public libraries serving the community. 13,951 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 69.8% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 47.1%

D 49.7%

Winner: Democrat by 2.7 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	238
Traffic Accidents	3,256
Avg Accident Severity	2.0 / 4.0
FEMA Disaster Declarations	364

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	42.7%
	27% above US avg
High School+	88.1%
Graduate Degree+	14.0%
School Test Score	5.66

A Education Grade (4.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 1	Metro / 1 million+
Population Density	3,829/sq mi
Total Area	24.4 sq mi
County	Orange County County

Services

Broadband Access	94.8%
Avg Download Speed	153.3 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	27.3 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	35
Alt Fuel Stations	49
Public Libraries	67
Healthcare Facilities	13,951
Restaurants	8,853
Retail Stores	9,811

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	27.1 min
Drive Alone	69.8%
Public Transit	0.5%
Work from Home	18.7%

Average costs for common services in San Marcos. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$277 ($166–$443)
Specialist Visit	$387 ($221–$609)
Urgent Care Visit	$221 ($111–$387)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,435 ($886–$5,535)
Dental Cleaning	$144 ($83–$221)
Dental Filling	$277 ($166–$443)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$50 ($28–$83)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$83 ($55–$133)
Brake Pad Replacement	$332 ($166–$554)
Tire Rotation	$44 ($22–$83)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$664 ($443–$1,107)
Battery Replacement	$221 ($111–$387)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$111 ($66–$166)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$100 ($55–$155)
HVAC Repair	$443 ($166–$886)
HVAC System Install	$7,749 ($4,428–$13,284)
Roof Repair	$1,107 ($443–$2,214)
Roof Replacement	$9,963 ($6,089–$16,605)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,661 ($554–$3,875)
Divorce (Contested)	$16,605 ($5,535–$33,210)
DUI Defense	$5,535 ($2,214–$11,070)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,661 ($886–$3,321)
Will Preparation	$554 ($221–$1,107)
Trust Preparation	$2,768 ($1,107–$5,535)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$28 ($17–$50)
Women's Haircut	$61 ($33–$111)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$166 ($83–$277)
Manicure	$28 ($17–$50)
Pedicure	$44 ($28–$72)
Massage (1 Hour)	$89 ($55–$144)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$4.54 ($3.32–$6.09)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.87 ($2.77–$5.54)
Loaf of Bread	$4.21 ($2.77–$6.09)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.98 ($3.32–$7.20)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$6.09 ($4.43–$8.30)
Rice (per lb)	$1.11 ($0.66–$1.99)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$155 ($89–$277)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$77 ($33–$166)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$77 ($44–$133)
Internet (Monthly)	$77 ($44–$111)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$72 ($33–$111)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$94 ($55–$166)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$221 ($83–$554)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$2,214 ($1,328–$3,875)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$77 ($33–$144)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$17 ($8.86–$28)
Car Registration (Annual)	$111 ($33–$277)
Driver's License Renewal	$33 ($17–$83)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,328 ($664–$2,768)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$1,107 ($554–$2,214)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$443 ($221–$775)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$55 ($28–$111)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$1,107 ($443–$2,768)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$13,838 ($5,535–$33,210)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$66 ($33–$111)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$111 ($55–$221)
Dog Grooming	$66 ($33–$111)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$44 ($22–$83)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$332 ($166–$554)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$221 ($111–$443)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$1,705
Toddler	$1,220
Preschool	$1,099
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$1,299
Toddler	$1,210
Preschool	$1,210

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Orange County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance	228,409	50,906	$64,644	0.96
Accommodation & Food Services	174,391	8,753	$35,198	1.15
Manufacturing	153,972	5,214	$112,623	1.13
Retail Trade	143,993	9,768	$50,475	0.87
Administrative & Waste Services	137,200	5,534	$57,310	1.40
Professional & Technical Services	136,974	19,966	$121,683	1.19
Construction	105,302	8,403	$95,149	1.21
Wholesale Trade	78,907	7,023	$107,526	1.21
Finance & Insurance	61,406	6,530	$155,351	0.91
Arts & Entertainment	59,065	1,834	$43,704	2.12
Other Services	51,931	8,576	$49,232	1.04
Real Estate	40,801	7,633	$99,172	1.58
Management of Companies	35,887	554	$151,532	1.28
Educational Services	35,514	2,068	$50,366	1.03
Transportation & Warehousing	31,612	2,049	$65,887	0.45
Information & Technology	21,292	1,568	$170,178	0.68
Utilities	3,412	142	$157,457	0.54
Agriculture & Forestry	1,703	163	$51,864	0.13
Mining & Oil/Gas	406	31	$106,022	0.06
Unclassified	111	244	$65,516	0.05

Colleges & Universities in San Marcos

Institution	Type	Enrollment	Acceptance	In-State Tuition	Out-of-State
Palomar College	Public · Associate	25,877	—	$1,354	$10,650
California State University-San Marcos	Public · Graduate	16,760	95.7%	$7,734	$19,614
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences	Private For-Profit · Graduate	5,964	—	—	—
Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos	Private For-Profit · Associate	960	—	—	—
Palomar Institute of Cosmetology	Private For-Profit · Certificate	370	—	—	—
University of Saint Katherine	Private Non-Profit · Bachelor's	273	46.3%	$28,800	$28,800

Hospitals in San Marcos

Hospital	Type	CMS Rating	Emergency	Phone
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN MARCOS	Acute Care Hospitals	—	Yes	(760) 528-6295

Schools in San Marcos

19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
San Marcos High	High	3,380	125	27.0:1
Mission Hills High	High	2,893	107	27.0:1
San Elijo Middle	Middle	1,463	59	24.8:1
Double Peak	Elementary	1,211	54	22.4:1
Woodland Park Middle	Middle	1,183	54	21.9:1
La Mirada Academy	Elementary	936	40	23.4:1
San Marcos Middle	Middle	931	45	20.7:1
San Elijo Elementary	Elementary	858	35	24.5:1
Richland Elementary	Elementary	823	32	25.7:1
Knob Hill Elementary	Elementary	752	31	24.3:1
Paloma Elementary	Elementary	715	28	25.5:1
Twin Oaks Elementary	Elementary	675	30	22.5:1
Discovery Elementary	Elementary	668	28	23.9:1
San Marcos Elementary	Elementary	624	26	24.0:1
High Tech Elementary North County (Charter)	Elementary	442	18	24.6:1
High Tech High North County (Charter)	High	418	20	20.9:1
High Tech Middle North County (Charter)	Middle	336	15	22.4:1
Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San Diego (Charter)	Elementary	199	10	19.9:1
Pivot Charter School - San Diego II (Charter)	Other	83	6	13.8:1

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Radio Stations near San Marcos

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
KPBS	public radio	MP3 128 kbps
KSDS JAZZ 88.3 FM	—	MP3 128 kbps
Funkology Radio	funk, r&b	MP3 192 kbps
Asterisk Radio	classic rock	MP3 128 kbps
Jazz 88.3 San Diego, KSDS	—	MP3 128 kbps
KPBS-HD2 Classical San Diego	classical, public radio	MP3 128 kbps
101.5 KGB	classic rock	AAC
KPBS Classical San Diego AAC 256	classical, public radio	AAC+ 56 kbps

Campgrounds Near San Marcos

5 campgrounds found near San Marcos.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
OAK GROVE CAMPGROUND	4.3/5	63	$15–$30
DRIPPING SPRINGS CAMPGROUND (CA)	4.2/5	33	$25–$50
OBSERVATORY CAMPGROUND	3.7/5	28	$20–$40
FRY CREEK CAMPGROUND	3.6/5	12	$15
Crestline Group Campground	—	1	$75

National Parks Near San Marcos

121 national parks and monuments found near San Marcos.

Park	Type	Fee
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park	State Park	Free
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park	State Park	Free
Bolsa Chica State Beach	State Park	Free
Border Field State Park	State Park	Free
Cabrillo National Monument	National Monument	$20
Campo de futbol soccer		Free
Canchas de futbol		Free
Cardiff State Beach	State Park	Free
Carlsbad State Beach	State Park	Free
Cesar Solis Park		Free
Chino Hills State Park	State Park	Free
Comunity Park		Free
Crystal Cove State Park	State Park	Free
Cuyamaca Rancho State Park	State Park	Free
Doheny State Beach	State Park	Free
EcoParque		Free
Howard Lane Park		Free
Huntington State Beach	State Park	Free
Jai Alai Garden		Free
Jardin Botanico		Free
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail	National Historic Trail	Free
Kiosco Salvatierra		Free
Larsen Field		Free
Los Venados		Free
Mount San Jacinto State Park	State Park	Free
Palm Ridge Park		Free
Palomar Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Parque Adolfo Lopez Mateos		Free
Parque Andres Quintana Roo		Free
Parque Benito Juarez		Free
Parque Buena Vista		Free
Parque Cañon-Obrera		Free
Parque Clavijero		Free
Parque Colinas de la Presa		Free
Parque Colinas del Rey		Free
Parque Cuartel Morelos		Free
Parque de la Sierra Gorda		Free
Parque de las Américas		Free
Parque de las Arboledas		Free
Parque Defensores de Baja California		Free
Parque Del Abeto		Free
Parque del Cedro		Free
Parque del Cedro Norte		Free
Parque deportivo santafe 5ta seccion		Free
Parque Dr. Aubanel		Free
Parque El Carrizo Este		Free
Parque El Prado		Free
Parque El Valle		Free
Parque Escultores		Free
Parque Everest		Free
Parque Frontera 2012		Free
Parque Fuerza Aerea		Free
Parque Gabriel Rodriguez		Free
Parque Guaycura		Free
Parque Hacienda Acueducto		Free
Parque ITR		Free
Parque ITR Nuevo Leon		Free
Parque La Amistad		Free
Parque La Ocho		Free
Parque Lagos		Free
Parque Las Californias		Free
Parque Lineal Camino Verde		Free
Parque Lobos		Free
Parque Local		Free
Parque Lomas de la Presa		Free
Parque Lomas Hipódromo		Free
Parque Los Andes		Free
Parque Los Muralistas		Free
Parque Los Pintores		Free
Parque Los Rios		Free
Parque Maestros Universitarios		Free
Parque Monte Tauro		Free
Parque Morelos		Free
Parque Nuevo Milenio		Free
Parque Olivos		Free
Parque Otay Insurgentes		Free
Parque Padre Salvatierra		Free
Parque Pasteje		Free
Parque patio		Free
parque priv agustin de iturbide		Free
Parque privada versalles		Free
Parque Privadas Lobos		Free
Parque Quinta Alta		Free
Parque Quinta del Cedro		Free
Parque Reforma I		Free
Parque Rinconada		Free
Parque San Antonio		Free
Parque Sanchez Taboada		Free
Parque Sinai		Free
Parque Somos Cedros		Free
Parque Tauro		Free
Parque Teniente Guerrero		Free
Parque Terrazas		Free
Parque Urbi Quinta del Cedro		Free
Parque vecinal		Free
Parque Versalles 2		Free
Parque Villa del Alamo #1		Free
Parque Villa del Alamo #2		Free
Parque Villa del Alamo #3		Free
Parque Villas de BC		Free
Parque Vista Encantada		Free
Parque Volcanes		Free
Plaza de la Madre		Free
Plaza de la Unidad y Esperanza		Free
Plaza Independencia		Free
Reacomodo		Free
San Clemente State Beach	State Park	Free
San Elijo State Beach	State Park	Free
San Onofre State Beach	State Park	Free
San Ysidro Community Activity Center		Free
San Ysidro Community Park		Free
San Ysidro Outdoor Fitness Park		Free
Silver Strand State Beach	State Park	Free
Silverwing Park		Free
South Carlsbad State Beach	State Park	Free
Torrey Pines State Beach	State Park	Free
Unidad Deportiva		Free
Unidad Deportiva Salvatierra		Free
Urbi Quinta del Cedro Segunda Sección		Free
Vista Pacifica Park		Free
Vista Terrace Park		Free

Trails Near San Marcos

70 trails found near San Marcos.

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
SAN JUAN	7.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
TENAJA	7.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
SAN MATEO	7.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
CHIQUITO	6.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
CUTCA	6.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
INDIAN POTRERO	6.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
TENAJA FALLS	5.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
WILDHORSE PEAK	5.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
CUTCA	4.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
LUCAS CANYON	4.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
WILDHORSE PEAK	3.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
CLARK	3.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
VERDUGO TRAIL	3.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BEAR CANYON	3.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
DRIPPING SPRINGS	3.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BARKER VALLEY	3.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
ALESSANDRO	3.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CAHUILLA MOUNTAIN	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BLUEWATER	3.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
PALOMAR MAGEE	2.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
DRIPPING SPRINGS	2.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
MORGAN	2.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
SAN JUAN LOOP	2.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
LUCAS CANYON	2.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
OBSERVATORY	2.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WILDOMAR - 8	2.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
OAK GROVE	2.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
FRY CREEK	1.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CLARK	1.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
OAK FLAT	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
MORGAN	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
WILDOMAR - 8	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
FISHERMAN'S CAMP	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
TENAJA	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
SAN DIEGO RIVER GORGE TRAIL	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
MORGAN	0.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BEAR CANYON	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
SAN DIEGO RIVER GORGE TRAIL	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WILDOMAR - 6	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
FISHERMAN'S CAMP	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
FOX SPRING	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SAN DIEGO RIVER GORGE TRAIL	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WILDOMAR - 5	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CASE SPRINGS	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SITTON PEAK	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
WILDOMAR - 7	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WILDOMAR - 3	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SAN DIEGO RIVER GORGE TRAIL	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WILDOMAR - 7A	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WILDOMAR - 5A	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WILDOMAR - 4A	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SAN DIEGO RIVER GORGE TRAIL	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WILDOMAR - WUL	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WILDOMAR - 2	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WILDOMAR 27	0.2		—	—	—
WILDOMAR - 6A	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WILDOMAR - 1	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WILDOMAR - 4	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SAN DIEGO RIVER GORGE TRAIL	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WILDOMAR 26	0.1		—	—	—
WILDOMAR - 8A	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WILDOMAR - 4B	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WILDOMAR ROAD ACCESS	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
WILDOMAR - 5B	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BLUEWATER	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
WILDOMAR - 1A	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WILDOMAR - 2A	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WILDOMAR - 6B	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
TIE TO WILDOMAR-5	0.0		—	—	—
WILDOMAR - 5C	0.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—

Historical Trends — San Marcos

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	89,487	$53,657
2015	93,662	$57,822
2017	95,157	$70,417
2019	97,390	$78,797
2021	94,926	$90,620
2023	95,195	$105,286

Museums in San Marcos

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
ESCONDIDO CHILDREN'S MUSEUM	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM		7602337755	$1,108,022
OCEANSIDE MUSEUM OF ART	ART MUSEUM		7604353720	$972,424
LUX ART INSTITUTE	ART MUSEUM		7604366611	$857,432
FALLBROOK CENTER FOR ARTS	GENERAL MUSEUM		7607281414	$567,106
ANTIQUE GAS & STEAM ENGINE MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM		7609411791	$533,162
MUSEUM OF MAKING MUSIC	HISTORY MUSEUM		7604385996	$524,193
SAN DIEGO ARCHAEOLOGICAL CENTER	GENERAL MUSEUM		7602910370	$298,716
VISTA RANCHOS HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7606300444	$259,259
FLYING LEATHERNECK MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM		8586931723	$247,494
GREATEST GENERATION NAVAL MUSEUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM			$182,158
ESCONDIDO HISTORY CENTER	HISTORY MUSEUM	PO BOX 263	6197438207	$155,240
CALIFORNIA SURF MUSEUM ENCINITAS	GENERAL MUSEUM		7607216876	$145,060
SAN DIEGUITO HERITAGE MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM		7606329711	$106,176
VISTA BOTANICAL GARDENS	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER			$97,681
FALLBROOK GEM AND MINERAL MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	123 W ALVARADO ST	7607281130	$76,609
SAN DIEGO MINERAL AND GEM SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6192398812	$69,419
RANCHO SANTA FE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	6036 LA FLECHA	8587569291	$66,490
RANCHO BERNARDO HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	13330 PASEO DEL VERANO NORTE	8587755788	$51,570
VALLEY CENTER HISTORY MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM		7607492993	$42,286
SOLANA BEACH CIVIC AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	T 715 VALLEY AVENUE	8582597657	$38,075
SOLANA BEACH CIVIC/HISTORICAL	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8587552937	$38,075
SAN DIEGO TOY AND DOLL MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM		8584861446	$28,756
FALLBROOK HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	260 ROCKY CREST ROAD	7607234125	$18,061
DEL MAR HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8582595625	$8,781
CAMP PENDLETON HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$8,333
ASIAN PACIFIC HISTORIC COLLABORATIVE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
BICENTENNIAL CARLSBAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7604349189
BOEHM GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		7607441150
CALIFORNIA AVIATION PRESERVATION SOCIETY	HISTORY MUSEUM
CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS	ART MUSEUM		7608394138
CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY MUSEUM	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM		7607200737
CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY MUSEUM	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
CRAFTSMANSHIP MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		7607279492
CUPA CULTURAL CENTER	GENERAL MUSEUM		7607421590
ENCINITAS HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	PO BOX 232293	7609429066
FRIENDS OF THE STATUE OF LIBERTY NAT MONUMENT & ELLIS ISL FO	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2125614588
HERITAGE PARK VILLAGE & MUSEUM	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	PO BOX 4663	7609664545
KRUGLAK GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		7607572121
L GAUGE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		7607421394
LOS PENASQUITOS RANCH HOUSE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8584847504
MARINE CORPS MECHANIZED MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	6212 VANDEGRIFT BLVD
MUSEUM FOR THE HORSELESS CARRIAGE A PUBLIC FACILITIES CORPORATION	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM
NAVAL HELICOPTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6194357139
OCEANSIDE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	PO BOX 125	7607224786
POWAY HISTORICAL AND MEMORIAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	14114 MIDLAND ROAD	8586798587
POWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8586798587
RANCHO BUENO VISTA ADOBE	GENERAL MUSEUM		7607261340
RANCHO GUAJOME ADOBE	GENERAL MUSEUM		7607244082
RANCHO GUAJOME ADOBE	GENERAL MUSEUM	2210 N SANTA FE AVENUE	7607244082
ROYNON MUSEUM OF PALEONTOLOGY FOUNDATION	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM		7607465054
SAN DIEGO BOTANIC GARDEN	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	230 QUAIL GARDENS DRIVE	7604363036
SAN DIEGO CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY MUSEUM	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM	320 NORTH BROADWAY	7602337755
SAN MARCOS HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1952 SYCAMORE DR	7607449025
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NATURAL HISTORY ASSOCIATES	HISTORY MUSEUM
USA USSR HISTORIC AVIATION SEARCH	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
VALES SALES ART REFLECTIONS	ART MUSEUM		7606390270

Libraries in San Marcos

Name	Address	Annual Visits
CARLSBAD CITY LIBRARY	1775 DOVE LANE	791,533
ESCONDIDO PUBLIC LIBRARY	239 S. KALMIA ST.	491,779
OCEANSIDE PUBLIC LIBRARY	330 N. COAST HIGHWAY	472,217

Farmers Markets in San Marcos

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Daily Harvest Market	155 Quail Gardens Dr.				Visit
Del Mar Farmers Market	1050 Camino Del Mar
Encinitas Station Certified Farmers Market	600 S Vulcan Ave	01/01/2016 to 12/31/2016	Wed: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Escondido Certified Farmers' Market	262 East Grand Ave	January to December	Tue:2:30 AM - 6:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Fallbrook Certified Farmers Market	102 S. Main Street	01/04/2013 to 12/27/2013	Mon: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;Tue: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;Wed: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;Thu: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;Fri: 10:00 A	Yes
North San Diego (Sikes Adobe) Certified Farmers Market, at the Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead	12655 Sunset Drive	01/01/2017 to 12/31/2017	Sun: 10:30 AM-3:30 PM;	Yes	Visit
Oceanside Certified Farmer's Market	Corner of Coast Hwy and Pier View.	01/01/2014 to 12/31/2014	Thu: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes
Oceanside Sunset Market	Tremont and Pier View Way	01/01/2014 to 12/01/2014	Thu: 5:00 PM-9:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Old Poway Farmers Market	Midland Rd. & Temple	01/01/2014 to 12/01/2015	Sat: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes
Rancho Bernardo Certified Farmers Market and Specialties	13330 Paseo Del Verno Norte	01/01/2014 to 12/31/2014	Fri: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes
Rancho Santa Fe Farmers Market	16079 San Dieguito Rd.		Sun: 9:00 AM-1:30 PM;	Yes	Visit
San Marcos Certified Farmers' Market	1020 San Marcos Blvd	01/01/2016 to 12/31/2016	Sun: 11:00 AM-3:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Scripps Ranch Farmers Market & Family Festival	10380 Spring Canyon Rd.	01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015	Sat: 9:00 AM-1:30 PM;	Yes	Visit
Solana Beach Farmers Market	444 South Cedros Avenue	01/01/2016 to 12/31/2016	Sun: 12:00 PM-4:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Valley Center CFM	28751 Cole Grade Rd.			Yes	Visit
Vista Farmers Market	325 South Melrose Drive	01/01/2017 to 12/31/2017	Sat: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Welk Certified Farmers' Market	8860 Lawrence Welk Dr	01/01/2016 to 12/31/2016	Mon: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM;	Yes

Hotels in San Marcos

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Days Inn San Marcos

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos

Hampton Inn

Residence Inn San Diego North/San Marcos

Restaurants in San Marcos

41 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Basic Bar Pizza

Blackstone Pizza

Broken Yolk Cafe

Bruno's Italian Restaurant

Buffalo Wild Wings

Buona Forchetta

Casa Angelo Pizza

Cenote Grill

Chef's Pho & Grill

Cocina Del Charro

Denny's

Epic Wings N' Things

Fish House Vera Cruz

Flavors of Himalaya

FroYo Love

Hooked On Sushi

In Between

India Princess

Inland Tavern

Katsu Sushi and Teppan Grill

Kinaly Thai Restaurant

Los Primos

Love Boat Sushi

Mama Kat's Restaurant and Pie Shop

Mr. Taco

O's American Kitchen

Outback Steakhouse

Padadak Korean Chicken

Sammy's Woodfried Pizza

Slater's 50/50

Sorrento's Pizza

Station Pizza

Sushi Huku

Tandoori Guys

Thai Thai San Marcos

The Bellows

The Old Spaghetti Factory

Two Brothers From Italy

Umami Japanese

Up in Smoke BBQ

Urge Gastropub and Common House

Cafes in San Marcos

12 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Blue Mug Coffee & Tea

Copa Vida

Ding Tea

HOB Coffee

Kung Fu Tea

Old California Coffee House and Eatery

Starbucks

Tea Amo

Theatres in San Marcos

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Howard Brubeck Theatre

Clinics in San Marcos

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kaiser Permanente

Palomar Health

Dentists in San Marcos

7 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Allred Dental

Discovery Dental

Doche Family Dental

Grand Plaza Dental

Mission Hills Family Dental

US #7754960264

Woodland Dental Group

Veterinaries in San Marcos

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Discovery Valley Animal Hospital

US #7747153189

Train Stations in San Marcos

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cal State San Marcos

Palomar College

San Marcos Civic Center

Bus Stations in San Marcos

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Palomar College Transit Center

Gas Stations in San Marcos

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

7-Eleven

7-Eleven Gas

Arco

Chevron

Shell

Banks in San Marcos

7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank of America

California Bank & Trust

California Coast Credit Union

Chase

Mission Federal Credit Union

San Diego County Credit Union

Wells Fargo

Shopping Malls in San Marcos

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Civic Center Plaza

Grand Plaza

Gyms in San Marcos

5 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Be fitness

F45 Training

LA Fitness

M. Gordon Clarke Fieldhouse

Orangetheory Fitness

Golf Courses in San Marcos

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Twin Oaks Golf Course

Breweries in San Marcos

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
2kids Brewing Co	Breweries, Wineries	8680 Miralani Dr
32 North Brewing Co.	Brewery	8655 Production Ave		Visit
Abnormal Beer Co	brewery	16990 Via Tazon	8.59E+09
Alesmith Brewing Company	Brewery	9990 Alesmith Ct	8585499888	Visit
Arcana Brewing Co	brewery	5621 Palmer Way	9.10E+09	Visit
Aztec Brewing Co / Seven Nations Brewing Co	brewery	2330 La Mirada Dr	7.61E+09
Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits	brewery	9045 Carroll Rd	8.59E+09
Ballast Point Brewing Co	Breweries	10051 Old Grove Rd
Barrel Harbor Brewing	Beer Homebrewing Equipment & Supplies, Brewery, Beer & Ale, Liquor Stores	2575 Pioneer Ave	7607343949	Visit
Belching Brewery	Brewery Ivey Ranch - Rancho Del Oro	1334 Rocky Point Dr
Beverage Factory	Brewers, Wholesale Beverage Dispensing Equipment	13651 Danielson Pwy	8586535950
Black Sheep Brewery, Inc.	Brewers	101 N Coast Hwy
Board & Brew	Brewers	243 Melrose Ave
Booze Brothers Brewery	Performing Arts Venue, Brewery, Brewery and Performing Arts Venue	2545 Progress St		Visit
Breakwater Brewing Co.	Brewery	101 N Coast Hwy C 140	7604336064	Visit
Brewer Concrete	Santee Concrete Contractors, Brewer Concrete	14390 Poway Rd	8584860565
Capella Flavors Inc	Coffee & Tea, Beverage Manufacturers, 0 complaints closed with bbb in last 3 years , Breweries, Flav	1291 Linda Vista Dr	7606500200	Visit
Cellar 3	Beer Garden and Brewery	12260 Crosthwaite Cir	8582633883	Visit
Chili's Grill & Bar, Karl Strauss Brewery & Restaurant	Brewery and American Restaurant	10448 Reserve Dr	8583762739, 8583851746	Visit
Culture Brewing Co.	Brewery and Beer Garden, Brewery, Beer Garden	111 S Cedros Ave	8583451144	Visit
Culver Beer Company	Brewery	2719 Loker Ave W	7608142355
Division 23 Brewing	Brewery, Brewery Miramar	7408 Trade St	8588428331
Dos Desperados Brewery	Brewery and Distillery, Brewery, Distillery	1241 Linda Vista Dr	7605666209	Visit
Green Flash Brewing Co.	Bars And Pubs, Craft Breweries	6550 Mira Mesa Blvd	(858)6220085	Visit
Intergalactic Brewing Company, Intergalactic Brewing Co	Brewery, Brewery Miramar	9835 Carroll Centre Rd	8587500601	Visit
Intergalactic Co. Tasting Room	Brewery Miramar	9715 Carroll Centre Rd
Iron Fist Brewing Co	Brewers	1305 Hot Spring Way 101	7602166500
Kuracali Saké & Beer Brewery, Kuracali Sak�� & Beer Brewery	Brewery	175 Bosstick Blvd	8587756502	Visit
Lamppost Pizza	Restaurants, Breweries, Pizza Restaurants	15 Main Saint B 100
Lamppost Pizza - Backstreet Brewery	pizza place, brewery	15 Main St	7.60E+09	Visit
Leverage & Flowers	Beverage Manufacturers, Breweries	830 E Vista Way	7603309863
Lightning Brewery	Brewery	13200 Kirkham Way	8585138070
Longship Brewery	Brewery	10320 Camino Santa Fe	8582467875	Visit
Lost Abbey/port Brewing	Ca">brewery	155 Mata Way	8009186816	Visit
Mason Ale Works	Brewery South Oceanside	2002 S Coast Hwy	7604297424	Visit
Mikkeller Brewing San Diego	Brewery	9368 Cabot Dr	8583537174	Visit
Mother Earth Brew Co.	Beer Homebrewing Equipment & Supplies, Brewery, Beer & Ale, Liquor Stores	2055 Thibodo Rd	7605994225	Visit
New English Brewing Co	Breweries, Wineries	11545 Sorrento Valley Rd
O'sullivan Brothers Brewing	Brewery Scripps Ranch	9879 Hibert St	8585770350	Visit
Oceanside Ale Works	Beer & Ale-Wholesale & Manufacturers, Beverages, Restaurants, Brewery, Beer & Ale, Other Nightlife,	1800 Ord Way	7602950731, 7607214253	Visit
Offbeat Brewing Co	brewery	1223 Pacific Oaks Pl	7602944045	Visit
Oggi's Pizza & Brewing Company	Pizza Place, Sports Bar, Brewery	10155 Rancho Carmel Dr	8585927883	Visit
On The Tracks Brewery	brewery	5674 El Camino Real
Orfila Vineyards	Wineries, Vineyards, Brewers	13455 San Pasqual Rd	7607386500	Visit
Pizza Port	brewery, Brewery, pizza place, Bar, restaurant, bar, Pizza Place	135 N Highway 101	8584817332	Visit
Plan 9 Alehouse	Brewery	155 E Grand Ave	7604898817	Visit
Protector Brewery	Brewers	8680 Miralani Doctor 128
Pure Project Brewing	Brewery Miramar	9030 Kenamar Dr	8582526143	Visit
Reckless Brewing Company	Brewery, Brewery Miramar	9040 Carroll Way	8588767557	Visit
Rough Draft Brewing Co	Brewery	8830 Rehco Rd (at Carroll Rd)	8584537238
Rough Draft Brewing Company	Brewery, Bar, and Event Space	8830 Rehco Rd	8584537238	Visit
San Marcos Brewery & Grill	American Restaurant, Brewery and American Restaurant, Brewery	1080 W San Marcos Blvd	7604710050
Stone Brewing Co.	Brewers, Manufacturers, Wineries, Deordorant, Soap, Glue, Air Fresheners, Wholesalers	1999 Citracado Pkwy	7602947899	Visit
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens	Brewery, Garden, American Restaurant	1999 S Citracado Pkwy (at Adreasen Dr)	7604714999	Visit
Stumblefoot Brewing	Brewery	1784 La Costa Meadows Dr	7605229624	Visit
Techno Brew	Brewers, Business Management Consultants	617 S Cedros Ave	8588479792
The Belching Beaver Brewery-sc	Brewery	980 Park Center Dr	(760) 599-5832	Visit
The Confessional By The Lost Abbey	Brewery	2007 San Elijo Ave
The Swan	Bars & Clubs, Restaurants, Breweries & Wineries, Brewery	233 Cardinal Medeiros Ave	6175221966
Toolbox Brewing Co.	Brewery	1495 Poinsettia Ave	7605981477	Visit
Two Docs Brewing Co	Restaurants, Brewers	13645 Mira Montana Dr	8587555471
W G Best Weinkellerei Inc	Importers, Wines - Retail, corporation, 1 complaint closed with bbb in last 3 years , 0 closed in l	8221 Arjons Dr	8777055669	Visit
White Laboratory	Winemaking Equipment & Supplies, Laboratories, Brewer Equipment Supplies & Services	9495 Candida St
White Labs Inc	Business Services, Business Services Other, Food & Entertainment, Liquor Stores, wholesale, supply,	7564 Trade St	8586933441	Visit

Ski Resorts Near San Marcos

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Slopes (km)	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Heavenly	94.0	28	3,060	$120	November - April	—	Yes

Nursing Homes in San Marcos

1 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
KINDRED TRANSITIONAL CARE AND REHABILITATION-VILLA 1586 W. SAN MARCOS BLVD	For profit - Corporation	118	83	5/5	—	5/5	4/5	7604712986

Pharmacies in San Marcos

17 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
ALBERTSONS - 6750	1571 SAN ELIJO ROAD SOUTH	760-798-2824
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS STUDENT HEALTH AND COUNSELING SERVICES PHARMACY	120 CRAVEN ROAD	760-750-4021
COSTCO	725 CENTER DRIVE	760-480-9932
CVS - 7127	1302 WEST MISSION ROAD	760-471-7205
CVS - 8818	997 WOODLAND PARKWAY	760-739-0731
CVS - 9166	734 SOUTH RANCHO SANTA FE ROAD	760-599-0353
CVS - 9558	320 SOUTH TWIN OAKS VALLEY ROAD	760-471-8014
CVS - 9961	191 WOODLAND PARKWAY	760-471-9737
IN HOME RX	1582 WEST SAN MARCOS BOULEVARD	800-535-3063
KAISER PERMANENTE - SAN MARCOS OUTPATIENT MEDICAL CENTER	400 CRAVEN ROAD	866-385-2650
NORTH COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES - SAN MARCOS HEALTH CENTER	150 VALPREDA ROAD	760-736-6700
QUALITY CARE PHARMACY	727 WEST SAN MARCOS BOULEVARD	760-744-5959
RALPHS	306 SOUTH TWIN OAKS VALLEY ROAD	760-891-0618
RITE AID - 5639	121 SOUTH RANCHO SANTA FE ROAD	760-744-2583
RSF PHARMACEUTICALS	1790 LA COSTA MEADOWS DRIVE	866-598-9363
VONS	671 RANCHO SANTA FE ROAD	760-471-0750
WAL-MART - 3494	732 CENTER DRIVE	760-233-8971

EV Charging Stations in San Marcos

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
Creekside Marketplace - Tesla Supercharger	563 Grand Avenue	Tesla		20	TESLA	public
San Marcos Biggs	1040 Los Vallecitos Blvd, #113	eVgo Network		4	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
SUNSET PARK EVDC-1 (DCFC)	909 Puesta Del Sol	ChargePoint Network		1	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
SUNSET PARK EVDC-2 (DCFC)	909 Puesta Del Sol	ChargePoint Network		1	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
ANDEN SANMARCOS ANDEN SAN STA1	152 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
BLOCK C GARAGE BLOCK C #1	250 North City Drive	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
BLOCK C GARAGE BLOCK C #3	250 North City Drive	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
BLOCK C GARAGE EAST UNIT	250 North City Drive	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
BLOCK C GARAGE GROUND HANICAP	250 North City Drive	ChargePoint Network	1		J1772	public
BLOCK C GARAGE WEST UNIT	250 North City Drive Floor 1	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
CSUSM-PS1 EV-1	103 Campus View Dr	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
CSUSM-PS1 EV-2	1 Campus View Dr	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
CSUSM-PS1 EV-3	1 Campus View Dr	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
CSUSM-PS1 EV-4	103 Campus View Dr	ChargePoint Network	1		J1772	public
EDII EL DORADO II S1	304 W Mission Rd	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
EDII EL DORADO II S2	312 W Mission Rd	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
EDII EL DORADO II S3	304 W Mission Rd	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
Golden Door Luxury Resort & Spa - Tesla Destination	777 Deer Springs Rd	Tesla Destination	2		TESLA	public
Lakehouse Hotel & Resort - Tesla Destination	1025 La Bonita Dr	Tesla Destination	2		J1772 TESLA	public
Lakehouse Hotel and Resort - Tesla Destination	1035 La Bonita Dr	Tesla Destination	3		J1772 TESLA	public
NEW ERA NEW ERA	682 Rancheros Dr	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
NEW ERA NEW ERA 1	682 Rancheros Dr	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
RAR STATION 3	227 W San Marcos Blvd	ChargePoint Network	1		J1772	public
RAR STATION 4	227 W San Marcos Blvd	ChargePoint Network	1		J1772	public
St. Mark Executive Golf Course - Tesla Destination	1556 Camino Del Arroyo	Tesla Destination	3		J1772 TESLA	public
SUNSET PARK EV-1 VAN ACCESS	909 Puesta Del Sol	ChargePoint Network	1		J1772	public
SUNSET PARK EV-2 VAN AREA	909 Puesta Del Sol	ChargePoint Network	1		J1772	public
SUNSET PARK EV-3A & EV-3B	909 Puesta Del Sol	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
SUNSET PARK EV-4A & EV-4B	909 Puesta Del Sol	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
SUNSET PARK EV-5A & EV-5B	909 Puesta Del Sol	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public

Cell Towers in San Marcos

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
AKRON TOWER CAMP PENDLETON MARINE CORPORATION SD137	MTOWER	18
AKRON TOWER CAMP PENDLETON MARINE CORPORATION SD137	MTOWER	18
BASILONE ROAD	MTOWER	13
BASILONE ROAD	MTOWER	13

Fire Stations in San Marcos

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
San Marcos Fire Department	1 Civic Center DR	Career			760-744-1050

Power Plants Near San Marcos

Name	Type	Primary Fuel	Capacity (MW)	Status
SDCWA - TWIN OAKS	SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC	221114	-117.2	OP

Bridges in San Marcos

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1994	240	156,000	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1962	76	152,000	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	1962	116	138,000	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete continuous	1994	156	136,000	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1992	716	25,900	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	2000	103	25,900	G
Tee Beam	Concrete continuous	1977	223	25,600	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1996	89	25,250	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1982	25	20,160	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Concrete continuous	1999	224	16,231	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2014	205	12,500	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1999	105	12,000	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete continuous	2006	156	9,000	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Concrete continuous	1994	258	7,700	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete continuous	2023	509	7,500	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1992	40	4,300	G
Culvert	Wood or Timber	1960	27	2,000	G
Arch (Deck)	Steel	2003	161	1,200	F

Amtrak Stations in San Marcos

2 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Oceanside, CA	235 South Tremont Street	TRAIN
Solana Beach, CA	105 North Cedros Avenue	TRAIN

Superfund Sites Near San Marcos

9 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
ALCOA ELECTRONIC PACKAGING INC.	16750 VIA DEL CAMPO COURT	SAN DIEGO
ALDILA INC	13450 STOWE DRIVE	SAN DIEGO
GOAL LINE, LP	555 NORTH TULIP STREET	SAN DIEGO
GOLDFOIL MANUFACTURING
GRIFFITH MICRO SCIENCE, INC.	7695 FORMULA PL	SAN DIEGO
GRIFFITH MICRO SCIENCE, INC.	7695 FORMULA PL	SAN DIEGO
LATEX TECHNOLOGY INC.	180 BOSSTICK BLVD	SAN DIEGO
WATKINS MANUFACTURING CORP	1280 PARK CENTER DRIVE	SAN DIEGO
WYROC - VISTA	1385 SYCAMORE AVENUE	SAN DIEGO

Airports Near San Marcos

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport	TIJ	Large Airport
John Wayne Orange County International Airport	SNA	Large Airport
Palm Springs International Airport	PSP	Large Airport
San Diego International Airport	SAN	Large Airport
Brown Field Municipal Airport	SDM	Medium Airport
Camp Pendleton MCAS (Munn Field) Airport	—	Medium Airport
March Air Reserve Base	RIV	Medium Airport
McClellan-Palomar Airport	CLD	Medium Airport
Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field	NKX	Medium Airport
North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field	NZY	Medium Airport
Oceanside Municipal Airport	OCN	Medium Airport
Billy Joe Airport	—	Small Airport
Black Mountain Open Space Gliderport	—	Small Airport
Blackinton Airport	—	Small Airport
Butterfield Ranch Private Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Camp Pendleton Helicopter Outlying Landing Field	—	Small Airport
Camp Pendleton Highway Strip	—	Small Airport
Camp Pendleton LHD Practice Strip	—	Small Airport
Cordell Landing Private Airport	—	Small Airport
Daley Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Earthquake Valley Glider Landing Zone	—	Small Airport
Ernst Field	—	Small Airport
Fallbrook Community Airpark	—	Small Airport
Flying T Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
French Valley Airport	RBK	Small Airport
Garnsay Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Gillespie Field	SEE	Small Airport
Goodhart Canyon Airport	—	Small Airport
Hemet Ryan Airport	HMT	Small Airport
Hoffman Private Airport	—	Small Airport
Hunt's Sky Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
John Nichols Field Airport	—	Small Airport
Lake Riverside Estates Airport	—	Small Airport
Lake Wohlford Resort Airport	—	Small Airport
Loma Madera Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Lyall-Roberts Airport	—	Small Airport
McConville Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport	MYF	Small Airport
Naval Outlying Field Imperial Beach (Ream Field)	NRS	Small Airport
On the Rocks Airport	—	Small Airport
Pauma Valley Air Park	—	Small Airport
Perris Valley Airport	—	Small Airport
Poway Field Gliderport	—	Small Airport
Ramona Airport	—	Small Airport
Ranchita 2608 Airport	—	Small Airport
Reider Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Sky Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Skylark Airport	—	Small Airport
Soboba Flight Park Gliderport	—	Small Airport
Tenaja Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in San Marcos

21 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
Brig
Carlsbad Police
Escondido Police	235 East Grand Avenue
Escondido Police & Fire Headquarters	1163 North Centre City Parkway
Northwestern Division of the San Diego Police Department	12610 El Camino Real
Northwestern Division of the San Diego Police Department	12592 El Camino Real
Oceanside Police Beach Safety
Oceanside Police Department
Oceanside Police Department	3855 Mission Avenue
Palomar College Police
Police/Parking & Commuter Services
Poway Sheriff Station	13100 Bowron Road
San Diego County Sheriff	120 Mata Way
San Diego County Sheriff
San Diego County Sheriff's Department 4S Ranch Substation
San Diego County Sheriff's Encinitas Station
San Diego Police Department Northeastern Division	13396 Salmon River Road
San Pasqual Police Department
Sheriff Substation
Tribal Law Enforcement	35002 Pala Temecula Road
Vista Detention Facility

Grocery Stores in San Marcos

35 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
7 Eleven 21803	Convenience Store	1860 W El Norte Pkwy
7 Eleven 33970	Convenience Store	405 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd
7-eleven 18977	Convenience Store	578 E Mission Rd
7-Eleven Store 21142C	Convenience Store	1531 W Mission Rd
7-eleven Store 33971b	Convenience Store	696 W San Marcos Blvd
7-eleven Store 39902a 39902A	Convenience Store	801 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd
Albertsons 708	Supermarket	151 Woodland Pkwy
Campus Shell	Convenience Store	102 E Carmel St
Carl's Jr. #220	Restaurant Meals Program	120 Knoll Rd
Costco Business Center 1581	Super Store	150 S Bent Ave
Crash Market	Convenience Store	333 Twin Oaks Valley Rd
CVS Pharmacy 7127	Other	1302 W Mission Rd
CVS Pharmacy 8818	Other	997 Woodland Pkwy
CVS Pharmacy 9558	Other	320 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd
CVS Pharmacy 9961	Other	191 Woodland Pkwy
E Food Store	Convenience Store	997 W San Marcos Blvd
El Mercado Market	Grocery Store	505 W San Marcos Blvd
G&M 141	Convenience Store	130 Knoll Rd
Jack in The Box #96	Restaurant Meals Program	717 W San Marcos Blvd
Jacksons Food Stores 226	Convenience Store	679 W San Marcos Blvd
Mission West Market	Grocery Store	478 W Mission Rd
Palomar College Bookstore 688	Convenience Store	1140 W Mission Rd
Papa John's #3302	Restaurant Meals Program	407 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd
Patron Meat Market	Convenience Store	204 W San Marcos Blvd
RALPHS 683	Super Store	306 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd
Rocket #5250 5250	Convenience Store	190 W San Marcos Blvd
San Marcos Farmers Market	Farmers and Markets	251 North City Dr
San Marcos Market	Grocery Store	228 W Mission Rd
San Marcos Market	Grocery Store	261 Autumn Dr
SMART & FINAL 488	Super Store	770 W San Marcos Blvd
Sprouts Farmers Market 203	Supermarket	149 S Las Posas Rd
Subway #50949	Restaurant Meals Program	197 Woodland Pkwy
Subway 23729	Restaurant Meals Program	344 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd
Twin Oaks Market	Convenience Store	2148 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd
WinCo Foods 134	Supermarket	555 Grand Ave

Post Offices in San Marcos

3 post offices.

Post Office	Address
PostalAnnex
PostalAnnex
San Marcos Post Office	420 North Twin Oaks Valley Road

Treatment Centers in San Marcos

28 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
AToN Center	Substance Abuse	858-759-5017
Casa Palmera	Substance Abuse	858-481-4411
Center for Discovery - Del Mar	Both	866-862-3631
Choices in Recovery Center	Substance Abuse	760-945-5290
Choices in Recovery Center - Bethesda Recovery Center/Hill House	Substance Abuse	760-945-5290
Choices in Recovery Center - Bethesda Recovery Center/Humble House	Substance Abuse	760-945-5290
Choices in Recovery Center - Foundation House	Substance Abuse	760-945-5290
Community Research Foundation - Casa Pacifica	Both	760-721-2171
Community Research Foundation - Turning Point Crisis Center	Both	760-439-2800
Discovery Mood and Anxiety Program - Vista	Both	877-514-4723
Epidaurus - Amity Foundation	Substance Abuse	760-599-1892
Escondido Comprehensive Treatment Ctr - Mission Treatment Services Inc	Substance Abuse	760-745-7786
Harmony Grove Recovery	Substance Abuse	760-697-0497
Interfaith Community Services - Recovery and Wellness Center	Substance Abuse	760-294-6356
Kali West LLC - Villa Kali Ma	Substance Abuse	619-246-8862
Mental Health Systems Inc - Family Recovery Center	Substance Abuse	760-439-6702
Mental Health Systems Inc - North County Center for Change	Substance Abuse	760-940-1836
Mental Health Systems Inc - North Inland Teen Recovery Ctr Poway	Substance Abuse	760-744-3672
Mental Health Systems Inc - Teen Recovery Center/Fallbrook	Substance Abuse	760-744-3672
Mental Health Systems Inc - Teen Recovery Center/Valley High	Substance Abuse	760-744-3672
Mindful Rejuvenation Inc	Substance Abuse	760-994-8846
North County Lifeline Inc - Oceanside	Substance Abuse	760-726-4900
North County Lifeline Inc - Rancho Buena Vista	Substance Abuse	760-726-4900
North County Lifeline Inc - Vista	Substance Abuse	760-726-4900
North County Lifeline Inc - Vista High School	Substance Abuse	760-726-4900
North County Serenity House - A Program of HealthRIGHT 360	Substance Abuse	760-747-1015
Recover	Substance Abuse	858-208-0121
Tri City Medical Center - Intensive OP	Mental Health	760-940-5050

DOL Wage Violations in San Marcos

22 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $1,401,433 in back wages owed to 1,139 employees.

Violations

$1,401,433

Back Wages Owed

1,139

Employees Owed

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.

Employer	Severity	Parent Company	ZIP	Industry	Cases	Back Wages	Per Employee	Employees
Aerotek, Inc.	MAJOR	Aerotek	92069	—	1	$644,829	$3,290	196
Diamond Environmental Services	SIGNIFICANT	—	92069	—	3	$309,788	$2,625	118
La Provence Bakery	SIGNIFICANT	—	92078	—	1	$185,824	$185,824	1
Garris Plastering	SIGNIFICANT	—	92069	—	1	$108,461	$215	504
HMS Construction, Inc.	—	HMS Construction Inc.	92078	—	1	$23,300	$1,664	14
The Stachowski Farm	—	—	92069	—	1	$22,967	$1,351	17
Golden Doors Spa Resort	—	—	92069	—	1	$22,590	$120	188
Legacy Protective Services, Inc.	—	—	92078	—	1	$17,452	$529	33
Secure Roofing & Solar	—	—	92069	—	1	$15,485	$1,290	12
ProfessioNAIL	—	—	92069	—	1	$14,420	$14,420	1
E D L Construction, Inc.	—	—	92078	—	1	$9,663	$483	20
Centro Medico Latino	—	—	92069	—	1	$5,986	$2,993	2
La Fe Tortilleria	—	—	92069	—	2	$5,859	$1,953	3
Abyss Creations, LLC	—	—	92078	—	1	$3,940	$3,940	1
Anne's Place I	—	—	92078	—	1	$3,700	$1,850	2
Fresh MXN Food - San Marcos	—	—	92069	—	1	$2,787	$697	4
Baja Pacific	—	—	92069	—	1	$1,419	$355	4
DMI	—	—	92078	—	1	$977	$326	3
Scott Michael, Inc.	—	—	92078	—	1	$873	$146	6
Starving Students	—	—	92069	—	1	$529	$66	8
Steelcore Electric	—	—	92069	—	1	$468	$468	1
Baked In The Sun	—	—	92069	—	1	$115	$115	1

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Marcos

67 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
ALEF CENTER	649 SANDY LN
ALEF HEBREW SCHOOL	649 SANDY LN
ANGLICAN CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTION	135 VALLECITOS DE ORO STE F
BODHI HILL BUDDHIST CENTER - CHUA VIEN QUANG	3394 LINDA VISTA DR
BREAKER MINISTRIES	PO BOX 1984
CELEBRATING HOLIDAYS	1473 CRYSTAL CT
CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF FAITH	843 WULFF ST
CHRISTWARD MINISTRY	20560 QUESTHAVEN RD
CHURCH IN SAN MARCOS INC	620 SONOMA ST
CHURCH OF THE EARTH & SKY	629 S RANCHO SANTA FE RD STE 445
CHURCH OF THE HILLS	1782 LA COSTA MEADOWS DR STE 102
COMING KING MINISTRY	520 COX RD
COMMUNITY SPIRITUALIST CHURCH	PO BOX 654
CROSSROADS CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH	2406 N TWIN OAKS VALLEY RD
DAVID S TENT INTERNATIONAL	683 MERIT DR
DISCOVER CHURCH	1066 FULTON RD
DYNAMIC CHURCHES INTERNATIONAL	1619 LA BONITA WAY
EL PAN DE VIDA MINISTRIES INC	545 GLENHEATHER DR
ETHOS MINISTRY INC	638 LANCASHIRE PL
FATHERS HOUSE INC	1185 LINDA VISTA DR STE C
FELLOWSHIP OF SAINT MARK	952 KNOLL VISTA DR
FIREPLACE MINISTRIES	1185 LINDA VISTA DR
FIRST CELTIC WICCAN CHURCH	1219 E BARHAM DR SPC 182
FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST OF SAN MARCOS CALIFORNIA	1422 PASEO ALEGRE
FIRST INTL SACRIFICE VALLEY CATHOLIC MOVEMENT MODESTA INC USA	1145 E BARHAM DR SPC 42
GLORY MOUNTAIN INC	PO BOX 2488
GOSPEL LATTE FOUNDATION	1122 GRAPE ST
HARVEST ORTHODOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH	380 MULBERRY DR STE A
HILLS COMMUNITY CHURCH SAN MARCOS	251 NORTH CITY DR
HIS HANDS AND FEET CHRISTIAN MINISTRY	571 PRADO VERDE
IGLESIA CAMINO AL CIELO CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH	2406 N TWIN OAKS VALLEY RD
IGLESIA DE CRISTO EL MEJOR VINO INC	757 N TWIN OAKS VALLEY RD STE 6
IGLESIA GRAN APOSENTO DE LA IGLESIA CRISTIANA INTERDENOMINACIONAL INC	655 LA SIERRA DR
IGLESIA PENTECOSTES MANANTIALES EN EL DESIERTO INC	942 DALE CT
IGNITION OUTREACH MINISTRIES	120 N PACIFIC STREET
INTERNATIONAL CHURCH OF THE FOUR SQUARE GOSPEL	PO BOX 183
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PRAISE EVANGELICAL MISSION	1888 SHADETREE DR
ISAIAHS STUMP	PO BOX 1113
JOY IN THE CAMP MINISTRIES	1286 DISCOVERY ST SPC 57
KAST MINISTRY TOURS	454 CAMINO HERMOSO
LIFE MISSION CHURCH	PO BOX 908
LIFE RAFT MINISTRIES	582 VIA DEL CABALLO
MARANATHA CHAPEL SAN MARCOS INC	506 BARNETT DR
MEADOWLARK COMMUNITY CHURCH	1918 REDWING ST
MISSION HILLS CHURCH INC	400 E MISSION HILLS CT
MONARCH 246	1185 LINDA VISTA DR STE C # G
MOVEMENT CHURCH	1609 CAPALINA RD
NORTH COUNTY BAPTIST CHURCH	842 NORDAHL RD
PALOMAR KOREAN CHURCH	170 BOSSTICK BLVD
PASTOR OF ST MARK CATHOLIC PARISH IN SAN MARCOS CA A CORP SOLE	1147 DISCOVERY ST
PROPEL POTENTIAL	380 SHELLY DR
RANDY KAY MINISTRIES	902 WOODHAVEN RD
RISE CHURCH OF SAN MARCOS INC	1915 N TWIN OAKS VALLEY RD
SAINT MARK CATHOLIC PARISH IN SAN MARCOS CA REAL PROP SUPPORT CORP	1147 DISCOVERY ST
SAN MARCOS CHURCH OF RELIGIOUS SCIENCE & CTR FOR POSITIVE LIVING	1045 LINDA VISTA DR STE 108
SAN MARCOS HISPANIC FOURSQUARE CHURCH	357 MARCOS ST
SAN MARCOS LUTHERAN CHURCH	3419 GRAND AVE
ST PETKA SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH	1854 KNOB HILL RD
TABERNACULO PIEDRA DE CORONA	888 RANCHEROS DR STE E
TEMPLE ETZ RIMON INC	PO BOX 2274
TEMPLO FUENTE DE AGUA VIVA INC	437 AUTUMN DR APT 9
THE LAKE CHURCH	1030 LA BONITA DR STE 342
VERA MAKSIMOV MINISTERY INTERNATIONAL INC	2010 W SAN MARCOS BLVD UNIT 76
WALKWITHJOSEPH	3858 GRANDON AVE
WINDS OF HARVEST CHURCH	800 LOS VALLECITOS BLVD C/D
WOODLAND PARK BIBLE CHURCH	1093 ROCK SPRINGS RD
YRACEBURU EARTHWISDOM	310 S TWIN OAKS VALLEY RD STE 107-4

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Frequently Asked Questions About San Marcos

What is the population of San Marcos?

San Marcos has a population of 94,078 residents and is located in California. The population density is 3,829 people per square mile, spread across 24.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 36.8 years. The population is 50.4% female and 49.6% male.

Is San Marcos expensive to live in?

San Marcos is slightly more expensive than average, with a cost of living index of 110.7 compared to the national baseline of 100. The median household income is $105,286, 40% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $792,400 (181% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $2,191 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is San Marcos safe?

San Marcos is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 196 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 969 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, San Marcos receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in San Marcos?

San Marcos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 325 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 48.

How is the job market in San Marcos?

The job market in San Marcos is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,565. There are 148,394 business establishments in the area, including 8,853 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 27 minutes, and 18.7% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in San Marcos?

The median home value in San Marcos is $792,400. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $943,389. For renters, the median monthly rent is $2,191. Fair market rent is $1,647 for a 1-bedroom and $2,053 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 63.0%. The average annual property tax is $10,097.

How are the schools in San Marcos?

Schools in San Marcos score 5.7 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 42.7% of adults in San Marcos hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 88.1% have completed high school. 14.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is San Marcos?

The obesity rate in San Marcos is 25.5% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 10.1% of adults are smokers. 20.6% are physically inactive. 22.0% of residents report depression. 9.6% lack health insurance. 99.1% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,004.

What is transportation like in San Marcos?

The average commute in San Marcos is 27 minutes. 69.8% of workers drive alone to work, and 18.7% work from home.

What are the demographics of San Marcos?

The racial and ethnic makeup of San Marcos is 55.1% White, 1.5% Black or African American, 2.4% Hispanic or Latino. 64.8% of residents speak only English at home, while 35.2% speak Spanish. 6.4% of the population are military veterans. 10.0% of residents have a disability. 92.2% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

Lake San Marcos, CA 4,996 pop · 2.3 mi Harmony Grove, CA 2,044 pop · 2.9 mi Escondido, CA 149,913 pop · 5.5 mi Vista, CA 98,646 pop · 5.6 mi Carlsbad, CA 114,500 pop · 6.6 mi Hidden Meadows, CA 3,899 pop · 6.9 mi Rancho Santa Fe, CA 2,574 pop · 7.6 mi Encinitas, CA 61,585 pop · 7.8 mi Fairbanks Ranch, CA 2,794 pop · 9.8 mi Bonsall, CA 4,308 pop · 9.9 mi Oceanside, CA 172,542 pop · 10.1 mi Solana Beach, CA 12,841 pop · 11.0 mi Valley Center, CA 10,303 pop · 11.3 mi Del Mar, CA 3,921 pop · 12.8 mi

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