Privacy Index Ranking — San Marcos
Updated June 22, 2026
See how neighborhoods in San Marcos compare on privacy index. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary. How privacy index is measured →
Top Privacy Index Neighborhoods — Ranked
Spacious lot layouts provide significant separation between homes, offering more privacy than is typical for San Marcos. According to iHuus data, the substantial distance between neighboring structures creates a secluded living environment.
Large lots and significant spacing between houses provide more seclusion than the San Marcos average. Mature trees and dense vegetation further buffer homes from neighboring properties, according to iHuus data.
Large lots and dense tree buffers provide more seclusion than the typical San Marcos neighborhood. While some apartment clusters feature closer proximity, single-family homes offer significant separation between residences according to iHuus data.
Full San Marcos Privacy Index Ranking
| Neighborhood | Score | City Rank | vs. City Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Creek | 7.5 | #1 | +1.5 ↑ |
| Hughson Heights | 7 | #2 | +1.0 ↑ |
| Tanglewood | 7 | #3 | +1.0 ↑ |
| Sierra Circle | 6.9 | #4 | +0.9 ↑ |
| Holland Hills | 6.5 | #5 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Blanco River North | 6.5 | #6 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Hunter's Hill | 6.4 | #7 | +0.4 ↑ |
| Blanco Gardens | 6.1 | #8 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Castle Forest | 6.1 | #9 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Hills of Hays | 6.1 | #10 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Cottonwood Creek | 6 | #11 | — |
| Westover | 6 | #12 | — |
| Southwest Hills | 6 | #13 | — |
| Sunset Acres | 6 | #14 | — |
| El Camino Real | 6 | #15 | — |
| Mockingbird Hills | 6 | #16 | — |
| Oak Heights | 6 | #17 | — |
| Rio Vista | 6 | #18 | — |
| Victory Gardens | 6 | #19 | — |
| Wallace Addition | 6 | #20 | — |
| East Guadalupe | 6 | #21 | — |
| Blanco Vista | 6 | #22 | — |
| Millview East | 5.4 | #23 | -0.6 ↓ |
| Two Rivers East | 5.3 | #24 | -0.7 ↓ |
| Dunbar | 5.3 | #25 | -0.7 ↓ |
| Millview West | 5.2 | #26 | -0.8 ↓ |
| Sessom Creek | 5.2 | #27 | -0.8 ↓ |
| Forest Hills | 5 | #28 | -1.0 ↓ |
| Heritage | 5 | #29 | -1.0 ↓ |
| Fiarlawn | 4.9 | #30 | -1.1 ↓ |
| Downtown | 4.7 | #31 | -1.3 ↓ |
| Spring Lake Hills | 4.5 | #32 | -1.5 ↓ |
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