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Avery W. living

What I wish I knew before living in San Marcos

Been meaning to ask this. Household incomes average around $51,030 in San Marcos. With a population of 68,920, San Marcos is a smaller city. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The city has invested a lot in new development. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
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Ian Ortiz
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 2 years ago from Dallas and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Midtown. It's better than expected for what you get.

Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in construction. If you're in government you might struggle.

People: Generally underrated. It took about 18 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: improving. Tons of options if you like craft beer.

Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Kayden Green
Public transit is excellent here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I love the pace of life here.
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Lillian
great question, following
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