Housing & Real Estate — San Marcos, California
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 32,255 |
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| Occupied | 30,880 |
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| Vacant | 1,375 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 19,469 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 11,411 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $868,000 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$1,072,000 |
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| Median Rent | $2,191/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $6,608/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | very expensive |
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| Rent as % of Income | 24.0% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 52.7% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 4,751 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 9,217 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 5,323 |
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| Built before 1960 | 988 |
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| Median Year Built | 1994 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
