San Marcos, TX housing market
What's happening in the San Marcos market right now.
Buyer's or seller's market?
San Marcos, TX leans toward a buyer's market: homes in Hays County take a median of 78 days to sell, and the number for sale is +9.4% on a year ago. Buyers have room to negotiate; sellers should price carefully.
12-month outlook
−4% to 0% for the typical San Marcos home value over the next 12 months.
A projection from past prices (the trend of the last 3 and 12 months, damped), not a prediction or advice. Local conditions can move faster than any trend.
Sources: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index, August 2026 · Realtor.com county data, August 2026. Listing figures are for Hays County as a whole.
San Marcos market — questions answered
What is the typical home value in San Marcos, TX?
$306,851 as of August 2026, −3.4% on a year earlier (Zillow Home Value Index).
Are home prices going up in San Marcos, TX?
No — the typical home value changed −3.4% over the year to August 2026 and −6.4% over five years.
Is San Marcos, TX a buyer's or seller's market?
It leans toward buyers: the median home in Hays County sells in 78 days (Realtor.com, August 2026).
How much is rent in San Marcos, TX?
The typical rent is $1,428 a month as of August 2026, +0% on a year earlier (Zillow Observed Rent Index).
How many homes are for sale in San Marcos, TX?
1,670 homes were listed for sale across Hays County in August 2026 (Realtor.com).
Who are the best real estate agents in San Marcos, TX?
Homegrity lists 2,755 licensed San Marcos agents, each checked against the state license register. Placement is never bought. See them at /real-estate-agents/san-marcos.