San Marcos Home Sizes Shrink in October

What does a shrinking median square footage mean for buyers in San Marcos? In October 2026, the median living area for closed single-family homes dropped to 1,831 square feet, down from 1,932 square feet in September. This represents a 5.2% decrease compared to the prior month and a 2.1% decline year-over-year. ALEX Intelligence analyzed 47 closed sales in October to track this shift in home size trends. The data reveals that while the median price fell significantly by 21.9% to $264,719, the physical footprint of homes sold also contracted. This trend suggests a market where smaller properties are dominating recent transactions, potentially reflecting affordability constraints or a shift in buyer preference toward more compact living spaces. Over the trailing 24 months, home sizes have fluctuated alongside price volatility. In October 2025, the median size was 1,871 square feet, and by September 2026, it had reached 1,932 square feet before dropping again in the current month. The current median of 1,831 square feet is the lowest recorded in this recent window. This contraction occurs even as the number of closed sales remained relatively stable at 47 units, matching the prior month's volume exactly. Buyers looking for larger homes may find fewer options closing at the current median price point, while those seeking efficiency might see more inventory aligning with their needs. The data indicates a clear pivot toward smaller square footage in the San Marcos market this October. Want a closer look? Reply or call George at 713.918.9951 and we'll set up a showing. Data from Unlock MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Model outputs are ALEX Intelligence estimates, not appraisals. Read more Central Texas market data on the ALEX blog: https://alex-companies.com/blog