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San Marcos
City in Texas, United States
Overview
San Marcos, Texas is a charming college town set between Austin and San Antonio, known for its stunning spring-fed river and lively student culture. With a blend of natural beauty and lively downtown scene, it appeals to both outdoor lovers and those seeking local nightlife. The city's relaxed vibe and historic character make it a unique stop in Central Texas.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Texas
Population
94,833
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
29.88°, -97.94°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,605
Local Cost
$1,530
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
85
English
98
Temperature
20.1°C
Summer Avg
28.8°C
Winter Avg
10.6°C
Record High
44.1°C
Record Low
-8.6°C
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
832 mm
Internet Speed
239 Mbps
Upload
10 Mbps
Latency
38 ms
City Vibrancy
49
Coworking
0
Cafes
13
Nightlife
16
Parks
20
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AUS
Distance
44 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 80/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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