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Retirement Living In San Marcos - Texas


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Area Description

Conveniently located between Austin and San Antonio.

Includes Cities/Towns: Buda, Driftwood, Kyle, San Marcos, Wimberley.

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Area Amenities

Things to Do, Recreation & Fitness


    The San Marcos Downtown Square is filled with eclectic shops, boutiques and local eats. Choose from home-cooked treats or fresh chef inspired cuisine to fuel your evening excursion.
San Marcos is a natural beauty with an extensive urban trail system. Native wildlife and migratory birds abound in the more than 1,000 acres of greenspace within the city limits. Miles-long natural trails are available for hiking, biking and trail running. And the first half to full mile of most natural area trails are ADA accessible so people of all activity levels can enjoy the outdoors.
The arts in San Marcos can be found where you least expect it. Surprise murals in parks, hidden alleyways and on businesses. Local art incorporated into wine bars, bistros and coffee houses. Downtown galleries and working studios, a sculpture garden and Texas State University campus exhibits and performing arts provide plenty to do and see.
San Marcos is not only home to the largest Outlet Shopping Center in
the United States but is also the longest continually inhabited community in North America
– not that people have been shopping here for 12,000+ years but you never know.

Cultural Activities


Diverse history abounds in San Marcos. A stroll through Residential Historic Districts and the heritage sites at Veramendi Plaza will transport you back to a simpler time. At the Commemorative Air Force Exhibit located in a 1943 vintage wooden hangar, you can get up close to rare working WWII planes including ones used in the film Tora, Tora, Tora. Dick’s Classic Garage Car Museum features more than 80 of the finest cars ever made in the United States. With pristine models dating back from the 1900s through the 1950s, the collection is a tribute to the American passion with the automobile. The LBJ Museum of San Marcos provides a personal glimpse into the life of U.S. President Lyndon Baines Johnson’s formative years as a student at what is now Texas State University.

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Medical Facilities


Central Texas Medical Center and Seton Medical Center Hays


What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In San Marcos, Texas?

For those of you that retire in San Marcos, you will have hotter temperatures than other areas of the USA.

Winter temperatures are cool with averages in the low 50's and highs in the low 60's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 40's. Expect some rainy days in the winter.

If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in San Marcos such as a movie, a visit to a museum, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are mild with averages in the upper 60's and highs in the upper 70's. Nights are cool with lows in the mid 50's. Expect a few days above 90°. Humidity may feel "sticky" with muggy evenings. Expect some rainy days in the spring.

Summertime in San Marcos is a great time to enjoy your retirement with an outdoor concert, a local festival or other outdoor activity! Summer temperatures are warm with averages in the low 80's and highs in the mid 90's. Nights are mild with lows in the low 70's. Expect a lot of days above 90°. Humidity may feel uncomfortable. Expect some rainy days in the summer.

If you retire in San Marcos, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, hiking, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are mild with averages in the upper 60's and highs in the low 80's. Nights are cool with lows in the upper 50's. Expect some days above 90°. Humidity may feel "sticky" with muggy evenings. Expect some rainy days in the fall.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  39 F°  50 F°  61 F°
 Feb  42 F°  53 F°  65 F°
 Mar  49 F°  60 F°  72 F°
 Apr  56 F°  68 F°  79 F°
 May  65 F°  75 F°  86 F°
 Jun  71 F°  81 F°  91 F°
 Jul  73 F°  83 F°  94 F°
 Aug  73 F°  84 F°  96 F°
 Sep  67 F°  78 F°  90 F°
 Oct  58 F°  70 F°  81 F°
 Nov  48 F°  60 F°  71 F°
 Dec  40 F°  51 F°  62 F°

Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days

 Month  Days Greater Than 90 F°  Days Less Than 32 F°  Days Less Than 0 F°
 Jan  0  8  0
 Feb  0  4  0
 Mar  0  1  0
 Apr  1  0  0
 May  7  0  0
 Jun  18  0  0
 Jul  25  0  0
 Aug  28  0  0
 Sep  15  0  0
 Oct  3  0  0
 Nov  0  2  0
 Dec  0  7  0

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  2 "  7  38 %
 Feb  2 "  7  41 %
 Mar  3 "  8  47 %
 Apr  3 "  6  54 %
 May  4 "  8  63 %
 Jun  5 "  7  68 %
 Jul  3 "  5  69 %
 Aug  2 "  5  68 %
 Sep  3 "  6  64 %
 Oct  4 "  6  57 %
 Nov  3 "  6  48 %
 Dec  2 "  7  40 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  0 "  0  0
 Feb  0 "  0  0
 Mar  0 "  0  0
 Apr  0 "  0  0
 May  0 "  0  0
 Jun  0 "  0  0
 Jul  0 "  0  0
 Aug  0 "  0  0
 Sep  0 "  0  0
 Oct  0 "  0  0
 Nov  0 "  0  0
 Dec  0 "  0  0


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Cost of Living for San Marcos, TX

San Marcos, Texas cost of living for Housing, Healthcare, Transportation, Taxes, Utilities, etc.:

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Senior Housing Options

The Mix is Kissing Tree’s vibrant collection of amenities that delivers a fun approach to this unique 55-plus community. Their homes and community are driven by our three lifestyle components: health and well being, the food revolution and arts and culture.

Senior Assistance in San Marcos, TX

San Marcos, Texas offers the following assistance for seniors:

What Job or Volunteer Opportunities Does San Marcos Offer For Retirees?

There are several opportunities for volunteer help at the local hospital, library, tourist center, local schools.

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