San Marcos, California provides a thriving community among rolling foothills overlooking the Pacific Ocean. With a population of over 90,000, it’s one of the fastest-growing cities in San Diego County, offering convenient access via the SPRINTER commuter rail, Highway 78, I-5, and I-15. The coast is a short drive west.
San Marcos also provides a more affordable option compared to nearby coastal towns. Master-planned communities like San Elijo Hills, Discover Hills, and Santa Fe Hills offer a variety of housing options, ranging from single-family homes to condos and townhomes. For families, San Marcos is a haven of education, home to Palomar Community College, California State University San Marcos, and an award-winning school district.
Nature enthusiasts will delight in outdoor activities with 63 miles of scenic hiking trails, 35 new parks, and waters of Lake San Marcos.
Find your perfect haven within zip codes 92069 or 92078. Ready to call San Marcos home? Schedule a consultation to explore real estate opportunities in San Marcos where the median home price is about $960,000.
Schools Serving San Marcos, CA
San Marcos offers public, private and charter schools.
San Marcos Unified School District
Elementary Schools
Carrillo Discovery Double Peak TK-8 Joli Ann Leichtag Knob Hill La Costa Meadows La Mirada Academy TK-8 Paloma Richland San Elijo San Marcos Twin Oaks
Middle Schools Double Peak La Mirada Academy San Elijo San Marcos Woodland Park
High Schools
Foothills High (Independent Study) Mission Hills High San Marcos High Twin Oaks High (Continuation)
Charter High Tech Elementary K-5 High Tech Middle 6-8 High Tech High 9-12 Baypoint Prep Academy TK-8 Poivot Charter TK-5
Private St Joseph Academy TK-12 Valley Christian K-7