Central Texas
San Marcos
Last verified May 19, 2026
What Buyers Should Know
San Marcos is the Hays County seat (population ~67,000) and home to Texas State University — the second-largest university in the Texas State University System. The city sits on I-35 midway between San Antonio and Austin. San Marcos CISD serves the city. Estimated 2026 median home price near $285,000 — among the more affordable Austin-MSA markets, making TSAHC Home Sweet Texas 80% AMI accessible for many buyers. See Hays County guide for full county context.
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Last verified
May 19, 2026