How much are property taxes in Lake San Marcos, CA?
Homeowners in Lake San Marcos, CA pay a median of $4,960 (±$633) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $5,326.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $4,456.
That is about 0.5% of the median home value of $917,000.
In Lake San Marcos, the median real estate tax went from $3,881 in 2015–2019 to $4,960 in 2020–2024 (+27.8%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $4,960 (±$633)
- With a mortgage
- $5,326
- Without a mortgage
- $4,456
- Share of median value
- 0.5%
Real estate taxes in Lake San Marcos against San Diego County, its state and the nation
| Lake San Marcos | San Diego County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $4,960 (±$633) | $5,774 (±$47) | $5,124 (±$17) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $5,326 (±$981) | $6,375 (±$55) | $5,839 (±$17) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $4,456 (±$1,209) | $4,129 (±$91) | $3,825 (±$19) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $917,000 (±$70,499) | $854,700 (±$3,996) | $734,700 (±$1,307) | $332,700 |
In Lake San Marcos, the median real estate tax is lower than in San Diego County ($5,774).
It is not measurably different from California ($5,124).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In San Diego County, Lake San Marcos ranks 28 of 48 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 430 of 1,056.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Lake San Marcos
The median tax ($4,960) is 0.5% of the median home value ($917,000).
Across San Diego County the same ratio is 0.7%.
Across California it is 0.7%.
This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.
Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.
How property taxes in Lake San Marcos have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,881 (±$574) | $4,960 (±$633) | +27.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $602,700 (±$41,328) | $917,000 (±$70,499) | +52.1% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,327 (±$215) | $2,701 (±$190) | +16.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median real estate taxes in places near Lake San Marcos
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake San Marcos | — | $4,960 (±$633) | — |
| San Marcos | 2.3 mi | $6,608 (±$339) | Higher |
| Harmony Grove | 4.4 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Carlsbad | 4.4 mi | $8,020 (±$340) | Higher |
| Vista | 5.0 mi | $4,929 (±$166) | Not measurably different |
| Encinitas | 5.9 mi | $8,293 (±$571) | Higher |
| Rancho Santa Fe | 6.7 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Escondido | 7.8 mi | $4,898 (±$266) | Not measurably different |
| Hidden Meadows | 8.7 mi | $7,702 (±$1,264) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: San Marcos, CA ($6,608), Carlsbad, CA ($8,020), Encinitas, CA ($8,293).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across San Diego County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Bonita | $5,827 (±$757) |
| 23 | Rancho San Diego | $5,781 (±$690) |
| 24 | La Mesa | $5,339 (±$273) |
| 25 | Spring Valley | $5,207 (±$389) |
| 26 | Rainbow | $5,134 (±$784) |
| 27 | Ramona | $5,064 (±$436) |
| 28 | Lake San Marcos | $4,960 (±$633) |
| 29 | Vista | $4,929 (±$166) |
| 30 | Escondido | $4,898 (±$266) |
| 31 | Santee | $4,840 (±$272) |
| 32 | Oceanside | $4,785 (±$171) |
| 33 | Fallbrook | $4,776 (±$419) |
| 34 | Lemon Grove | $4,752 (±$447) |
Showing 13 of 48 places in San Diego County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Lake San Marcos is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Lake San Marcos
How much are property taxes in Lake San Marcos?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Lake San Marcos, CA is $4,960 (±$633) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Lake San Marcos?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 0.5% of the median home value in Lake San Marcos, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Lake San Marcos gone up?
In Lake San Marcos, the median real estate tax went from $3,881 in 2015–2019 to $4,960 in 2020–2024 (+27.8%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Are property taxes in Lake San Marcos higher than in San Diego County?
In Lake San Marcos, the median real estate tax is lower than in San Diego County ($5,774).
It is not measurably different from California ($5,124).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake San Marcos CDP, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake San Marcos CDP, California
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake San Marcos CDP, California
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake San Marcos CDP, California
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake San Marcos CDP, California
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Lake San Marcos CDP, California (place:39724, in state:06).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures last updated on .
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