Hays
6.5
High score (8-10)
Texas State University in San Marcos has 38,000 students and San Marcos has become one of the best college towns in Texas — positioned between Austin and San Antonio, it captures the young energy of both metros without the attitude or price tags. The Guadalupe and San Marcos Rivers create a tubing culture from spring through fall that draws thousands on weekends. Kyle and Buda on the north end of the county are real Austin suburbs that are genuinely growing and young. A foreign man who shows up in San Marcos with any international background whatsoever is unusual in a way that works in a college town — the student body is curious and open.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
San Marcos is affordable compared to Austin but that gap is closing fast. The dating pool is young — very young — which is a pro or con depending on what you want. Outside the university setting, Kyle and Buda are suburban family culture. The Austin social scene bleeds in from the north.
Lower score (below 6)
San Marcos during summer break goes significantly quieter as students leave. The 30-something professional scene is thin in the city itself — most professionals that age commute to Austin rather than socializing in San Marcos. The college-town energy has a ceiling if you're not in or connected to the university world.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Hays, Texas?
$73k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Hays, Texas?
Women marry at 29
How common is a college degree in Hays, Texas?
32% men have degree
What's the average male height in Hays, Texas?
176 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Hays, Texas?
Local women avg 29.7