San Marcos, Texas · ZIP 78666

San Marcos — ZIP 78666

San Marcos (78666) scores 51/100 — Fair for Texas. Safety: Higher 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 $316K.

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share18%

Property crime share82%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index58/100

Avg math proficiency28%

Avg reading proficiency44%

Schools nearby12

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index44/100

Typical home value$316K

Median rent$1,395/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

$316K

Median Rent

$1,395/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

4,027

Violent Crime

652

Property Crime

3,375

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Hays County, Texas (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
BLANCO VISTA EL	PK–05	787	43%	60%
HERNANDEZ EL	KG–05	577	41%	58%
CROCKETT EL	KG–05	477	41%	58%
RODRIGUEZ EL	KG–05	445	32%	47%
TRAVIS EL	KG–05	440	30%	39%
MILLER MIDDLE	06–08	896	23%	40%
DEZAVALA EL	KG–05	584	22%	41%
BOWIE EL	KG–05	580	22%	46%
GOODNIGHT MIDDLE	06–08	884	17%	28%
MENDEZ EL	KG–05	533	17%	38%
SAN MARCOS H S	09–12	2,371	16%	32%
BONHAM PRE-K SCHOOL	PK–PK	380	Not reported	Not reported

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.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

87,775

Median Income

$55K

Homeownership

38%

Median Age

26.9 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 78666 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. 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 78666 has a school score of 58/100. 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 78666 is approximately $316K. 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 78666 in San Marcos has an overall NeighborScore of 51/100. 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.