San Marcos, TX

Texas · Caldwell County · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos Metro

San Marcos is a mid-size city in Texas with a population of 68,920. Residents earn $51,030 per year, which is 32% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0

B Good

68,920 Population 1,726/sq mi density

$51,030 Median Income $26,576 per capita

$269,700 Home Value $309,553 Zillow

$1,299 Median Rent 38.7% income on rent

69°F Avg Temperature 300 sunny days/yr

364 Violent Crime/100K 2,308 property/100K

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.4 / 5.0

$51,030 median income, 4.1% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.7 / 5.0

$269,700 home value, $1,299/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

364 violent crimes/100K (4% below avg)

B+

Education

4.0 / 5.0

37.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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Haunted Places Near San Marcos, TX

6 reported haunted locations found near San Marcos, TX.

Name	Description
Belvin St.	The Pike House - There is a huge haunted hospital which has been said to have ghost roaming in the halls of the hospital and there are secret passage ways that lead to operating and emergency rooms. it was built in the 1950's. from the road, there is a huge `pen field, and looming at the end of the field, on top of the hill is a huge 4 story building. It used to be an insane asylum, but was closed down. Years later, the Pike Fraternity, bought the property, and made it the pledge house. Durin...
Job Corps	the graveyard shift has lots of stories of ghostly apparitions, lady in white that was murdered. Lots of ghosts seen by the kids in barracks as well as the house aides, it was formerly an Air Force base. There are to many stories to even begin to tell. Just go ask anyone that works or lives there!
Old Main	The building called "Old Main" has two reputed ghosts, one a blatant fake, but the other seemingly real. The fake is that the ghost of LBJ roams the halls. The other stems from a time before the building was renovated. Before renovation (as it can be seen in the movie D.O.A. with Meg Ryan) the three-story building was open from the roof to the ground. Legend has it that a young student fell (jumped or was pushed) from the third floor and died on impact. Today, custodial staff has reported see...
Southwest Texas State University	Theater building - A ghost referred to as "Ramsey" haunts the building. He supposedly hung himself in the building. Random unusual events, such as lights turning off by them have been reported. It has also been said that since the building is round and surrounded by water, that it attracts ghosts.
Texas State University	Butler Hall - Butler Hall is a three-story dorm located next to the theatre building, which is also said to be haunted, and is more than 50 yrs old. The bottom floor is partially underground, moist (bad plumbing, AC/heating, and large laundry room), and feels very uneasy during quiet hours. The feeling of being watched in the laundry/study room is common and strange noises are heard. Tapping on doors, windows, and walls is also common but usually assumed to be other students. Hallway lights o...
Thompson Island Bridge	The Thompson Island bridge in San Marcos is said to be haunted by the ghost of a long dead Confederate soldier. He died there at his post while guarding it during the American Civil War. It is believed that he still appears there. Dressed in his grey and yellow uniform. cap, and cape. and armed with a kentucky longtom riffle. Although sightings are very remote, it is reported that the dead soldiers ghost is more active before, and during wartime.

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