San Marcos
92078 · San Marcos
San Marcos — a growing inland city with CSUSM (Cal State San Marcos), new restaurant row development, and significantly lower prices than coastal areas.
Active Listings
51
Median Price
$919K
Avg Rent
$4,427/mo
Avg Cashflow
$-2,740/mo
Avg Cap Rate
1.1%
Avg CoC
-25.0%
P/R Ratio
20.4
Cashflow+ %
0%
Price Range
$510K
$2.0M
Highlights
- ✓Cal State San Marcos creates steady student rental demand
- ✓Restaurant Row development revitalizing downtown
- ✓Significant new construction — modern inventory
- ✓30-40% cheaper than coastal Carlsbad/Encinitas
Investor Notes
- ◈Best cashflow potential in our coverage area (lower prices)
- ◈Student housing near CSUSM is an underserved niche
- ◈Newer builds in Twin Oaks area have strong rent-to-price ratios
- ◈Inland location means less appreciation than coastal — focus on cashflow
Demographics
Vibe
Growing college town, young families
Median Income
~$85K
Top Employers
CSUSM, Hunter Industries, retail, healthcare
Top 5 Listings by Score
| Address | Score | Price | Est. Rent | CF/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2241 Indus Way 2bd / 2.5ba · 1,158 sqft | D 8 | $558K | $3,345 | $-477 |
| 1212 Mountain Laurel Road 4bd / 3ba · 1,704 sqft | D 7 | $740K | $4,284 | $-787 |
| 639 Starstone Drive 3bd / 2ba · 2,000 sqft | D 6 | $829K | $4,147 | $-1,116 |
| 1227 Sunrise Vw. 3bd / 3ba · 1,501 sqft | D 6 | $710K | $3,882 | $-981 |
| 1228 Sunrise View 2bd / 2.5ba · 1,231 sqft | D 5 | $630K | $3,404 | $-952 |
Stats are live from our database. Default assumptions: 20% down, 6.5% rate, 30yr. Rents estimated via proprietary model.