For Sale
San Marcos, TX
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data
$389
Avg asking sale price
$19
Avg asking lease rate
167,444 SF
Avg unit lease size
27,727 SF
Avg building size for sale
6.22%
Average cap rate
San Marcos's Demographic Profile
San Marcos has 33,744 households and a median income of $35,903, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +28% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.
| Key Demographic Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 83,632 |
| # Households | 33,744 |
| Median age | 29 |
| Median household income | $35,903 |
| Avg household size | 2.0 |
| Renter-occupied housing units | 22,894 |
| 5-year population change | +28% |
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| Nearby Office Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Marcos | $327 | 7,064 SF | 6.29% |
| New Braunfels | $454 | 4,167 SF | 5.00% |
| Canyon Lake | $250 | 8,402 SF | 5.00% |
| Nearby Industrial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Marcos | $94 | 109,695 SF | 6.09% |
| Geronimo | $148 | 16,500 SF | 7.11% |
| Nearby Retail Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size |
|---|---|---|
| San Marcos | $302 | 47,298 SF |
| New Braunfels | $443 | 72,028 SF |
| Wimberley | $423 | 10,072 SF |
| Kyle | $287 | 6,726 SF |
| Canyon Lake | $831 | 9,376 SF |
| Nearby Multifamily Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Marcos | $351 | 6,197 SF | 6.60% |
| Canyon Lake | $115 | 8,706 SF | 10.00% |
| Buda | $191 | 76,614 SF | 3.64% |
Commercial Properties For Sale in San Marcos
The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
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Nearby Commercial Markets
Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether San Marcos pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.
| Commercial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Average Size |
|---|---|---|
| San Marcos | $389 | 27,727 SF |
| New Braunfels | $487 | 46,286 SF |
| Wimberley | $375 | 7,354 SF |
Regional Demographic Comparison
This comparison places San Marcos alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in San Marcos or distributed across surrounding areas.
| City | Population | # Households | Age | Median Household Income | Avg Household Size | Renter Occupied Housing Units | Five Yr Pop Growth % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Marcos | 83,632 | 33,744 | 29 | $35,903 | 2 | 22,894 | 28% |
| Woodcreek | 2,078 | 966 | 52 | $68,412 | 2 | 216 | 27% |
| New Braunfels | 110,622 | 41,881 | 37 | $83,257 | 3 | 15,556 | 30% |
| Wimberley | 3,416 | 1,472 | 52 | $93,277 | 2 | 303 | 27% |
Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in San Marcos, TX and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.
FAQs About Commercial Investing in San Marcos
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Is San Marcos a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?
San Marcos offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.
How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in San Marcos?
The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in San Marcos. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.
What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in San Marcos?
Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for San Marcos. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.
How does San Marcos compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?
Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to San Marcos. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.
How can this page support early-stage deal screening for San Marcos acquisitions?
This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in San Marcos, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.
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