The San Marcos Community

At an elevation of 570 feet and 12 miles inland from the coast, the rolling hills and valleys of San Marcos provide a haven for families away from the congestion of major metropolitan areas. Bordered on the west by the sandy beaches of the Pacific and on the east by the Laguna Mountains and Anza-Borrego Desert, San Marcos offers beautiful weather on a daily basis and a dynamic environment in the midst of orchards, ranches and farmland.

The City of San Marcos has adopted one of the most significant long range plans in North San Diego County history. Its development plan adds distinction to the city's viability as a commercial, educational and residential market.

San Marcos' new world-class Civic Center offers many activities and features an auditorium complex and library, as well as community center, goverment and professional offices. City Hall serves as not only the setting for community and governmental activities but it is nationally acclaimed for its modern architecture. Activities programs coordinated by the Community Services Department serve the entire community of San Marcos and includes recreational activities and parks. Woodland Park is less than 1 mile from Mission Park Condos.

San Marcos has become the educational center of North San Diego County, with a 4 year university, a community college and a technical college all within its environs. California State University at San Marcos offers the ambiance of a small campus with the unequalled value of the California State University system. Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and a superb faculty, the 304 acre campus anticipates future enrollment of between 25 and 40,000 students.

Five minutes from Mission Park is the campus of Palomar Community College, recognized as one of the country's outstanding community colleges. The 200 acre campus and its 8 education centers serve a district covering over 2500 square miles.

San Marcos Community Facts & Stats:

City Area: 23.8 sq mi
Population: 61,939
Median Income: $50,397
Median Age: 32.0
Average temperatures: 47 to 85 degrees F
College education: 25.8%
Median Housing Price: $389,000
Number of Housing Units: 20,900