San Marcos Property Tax Rate
San Diego County, California
San Marcos is located in San Diego County, California. Homeowners in San Marcos pay a median of $6,240 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $792,400, resulting in an effective tax rate of 0.79%. This is 16% higher than the San Diego County average of 0.68%.
0.79%
vs 0.68% county avg
$6,240
Per year
$792,400
2024 estimate
94,078
San Marcos, CA
How San Marcos Compares
Cities in San Diego County
Compare property tax rates for 18 cities in San Diego County, California.
| City | Annual Tax | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Chula Vista | $5,911 | 0.85% |
| San Marcos | $6,240 | 0.79% |
| Spring Valley CDP (San Diego County) | $5,023 | 0.78% |
| Lemon Grove | $4,679 | 0.73% |
| Escondido | $4,741 | 0.71% |
| El Cajon | $4,346 | 0.69% |
| Vista | $4,682 | 0.69% |
| Poway | $6,664 | 0.69% |
| Carlsbad | $7,830 | 0.68% |
| Santee | $4,450 | 0.68% |
| San Diego | $5,658 | 0.67% |
| La Mesa | $4,927 | 0.67% |
| Fallbrook | $4,729 | 0.66% |
| Oceanside | $4,587 | 0.65% |
| La Presa | $3,779 | 0.63% |
| National City | $3,630 | 0.62% |
| Encinitas | $8,094 | 0.55% |
| Imperial Beach | $4,268 | 0.53% |
About Property Taxes in San Marcos
Property taxes in San Marcos are collected by San Diego County. Tax exemptions available to San Diego County residents — including homestead, senior, and disability exemptions — also apply to homeowners in San Marcos. For detailed information on available exemptions and the county tax collector, see the San Diego County property tax page.
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Estimated Annual Property Tax
$2,370
$198/month · Rate: 0.79%
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Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. City-level tax data is derived from Census place-level statistics. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.