Question 1

Is 92078 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 92078 in San Marcos has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the San Marcos city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 92078 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 92078?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 92078 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 92078. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 92078 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in San Marcos. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 92078?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 92078 is approximately $1.03M, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 92078 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 92078 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 92078 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 92078 has an overall NeighborScore of 65/100, placing it in the moderate range for San Marcos. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 65/100, 92078 scores similarly to the middle tier of San Marcos neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
High Tech Middle North County	06–08	—	—	—
Pivot Charter School - San Diego II	KG–12	—	—	—
High Tech High North County	09–12	—	—	—
Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San Diego	KG–08	—	—	—
High Tech Elementary North County	KG–05	—	—	—
La Mirada Academy	KG–08	—	—	—
San Marcos High	09–12	—	—	—
Discovery Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
San Elijo Middle	06–08	—	—	—
San Elijo Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Double Peak	KG–08	—	—	—