San Marcos vs. Neighbors: August Market Comparison

How does San Marcos compare to its broader neighbors in August 2026? The city recorded 55 closed sales with a median price of $328,119, which is lower than the regional average of $409,000 across 2,854 transactions. While San Marcos homes sold for $180 per square foot, the broader region averaged $204 per square foot over the same period. Days on market in San Marcos were longer than the regional benchmark. Homes here took a median of 61 days to sell, compared to 45 days across the wider Unlock MLS region. The ratio of final sale price to original list price was also slightly lower in San Marcos at 92.8%, whereas the regional average stood at 94.8%. Looking at Hays County specifically, the median closed price was $355,050 with a median price per square foot of $177. San Marcos homes averaged 1,883 square feet, which is smaller than the regional median of 2,047 square feet. The share of sales closing below original list price in San Marcos was 90.9%, slightly higher than the regional rate of 83.1%. ALEX Intelligence compared these metrics to highlight how local activity diverges from regional trends. While San Marcos remains a distinct market segment, its pricing and velocity differ from both the county and the broader region. These figures reflect actual closed transactions rather than listing prices or future projections. Want more detail on San Marcos? Ask George for the full neighborhood report. Data from Unlock MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Model outputs are ALEX Intelligence estimates, not appraisals. View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/reports/linkedin-groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request. MIT, Nvidia, Google & IBM-Trained. Cross Domain-Expert: Quantum, AI, Ethics, Sovereignty, Intelligence, Philanthropy. Solepoint Planning. VUI AI Cloud Architect. AI Certifications Development. Quant/AI Instructor. Castor Venture Club Member. Associate Broker. George Arnold Alexander III, MPA Director, ALEX Companies Associate Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC dba ALEX.realestate, et.al. Texas License #574878-B · Broker License #565194-BB Broker, ALEX Real Estate · North Carolina License #367733 Independent Broker, ALEX Real Estate · Colorado License #II.100112456 [email protected] · +1 713.918.9951