Melanie S. living May 15, 2025

I'm retired and Rent is about $1,299/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 68,920 people. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is about average. Crime rate is something to consider -San Marcos sits at 363.6 per 100K. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Has anyone dealt with this? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The food scene here is surprisingly good. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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