San Marcos, TX housing market: September 2026
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 86 days to sell, and the number for sale is +13.8% on a year ago. Buyers have room to negotiate; sellers should price carefully.
12-month outlook
−3% to +1% 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, September 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index, September 2026 · Realtor.com county data, September 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?
$305,061 as of September 2026, −3.1% on a year earlier (Zillow Home Value Index).
Are home prices going up in San Marcos, TX?
No — the typical home value changed −3.1% over the year to September 2026 and −7.2% 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 86 days (Realtor.com, September 2026).
How much is rent in San Marcos, TX?
The typical rent is $1,433 a month as of September 2026, +0.9% on a year earlier (Zillow Observed Rent Index).
How many homes are for sale in San Marcos, TX?
1,646 homes were listed for sale across Hays County in September 2026 (Realtor.com).
Who are the best real estate agents in San Marcos, TX?
Homegrity lists 2,771 licensed agents in Caldwell, Guadalupe and Hays counties, which includes San Marcos, each license verified against the state register. Placement is never bought. See them at /real-estate-agents/san-marcos.