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San Marcos, California · ZIP 92069

San Marcos — ZIP 92069

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San Marcos (92069) scores 82/100 — Good for San Marcos. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $908K.

82OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B+Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100
Violent crime share21%
Property crime share79%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index67/100
Avg math proficiency43%
Avg reading proficiency56%
Schools nearby8

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index42/100
Typical home value$908K
Median rent$3,097/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$908K

Median Rent

$3,097/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

50,174

Violent Crime

10,508

Property Crime

39,666

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for San Diego County, California (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Paloma ElementaryKG–05758
70%
73%
Richland ElementaryKG–05883
59%
65%
Twin Oaks ElementaryKG–05648
49%
48%
Knob Hill ElementaryKG–05725
47%
59%
Woodland Park Middle06–081,184
38%
61%
Mission Hills High09–122,751
29%
65%
San Marcos Middle06–08968
29%
45%
San Marcos ElementaryKG–05546
24%
32%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

46,825

Median Income

$97K

Homeownership

56%

Median Age

36.1 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 92069 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 92069 has a school score of 67/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 92069 is approximately $908K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 92069 in San Marcos has an overall NeighborScore of 82/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.