Visual Appeal Ranking — San Marcos
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Which San Marcos neighborhoods have the highest visual appeal score? All 32 neighborhoods ranked. City average: 6.1/10. How visual appeal is measured →
Top Visual Appeal Neighborhoods — Ranked
Expansive estate lots with custom architecture and significant privacy buffers define this area. According to iHuus data, the visual landscape is considerably more manicured and upscale than the San Marcos average.
Upscale amenities and large homes with wooded lot buffers create an aesthetic that is notably more attractive than the San Marcos average. Residents can expect a landscape characterized by complex architecture and well-maintained private properties.
Large homes with complex rooflines and private pools are common here. According to iHuus data, the neighborhood features more greenery and substantial lot buffers than the San Marcos average.
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Full San Marcos Visual Appeal Ranking
| Neighborhood | Score | City Rank | vs. City Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Creek | 8.8 | #1 | +2.7 ↑ |
| Tanglewood | 7.2 | #2 | +1.1 ↑ |
| Hughson Heights | 7 | #3 | +0.9 ↑ |
| Sierra Circle | 6.9 | #4 | +0.8 ↑ |
| Hunter's Hill | 6.9 | #5 | +0.8 ↑ |
| Holland Hills | 6.5 | #6 | +0.4 ↑ |
| Spring Lake Hills | 6.5 | #7 | +0.4 ↑ |
| Castle Forest | 6.4 | #8 | +0.3 ↑ |
| Forest Hills | 6.3 | #9 | +0.2 ↑ |
| Rio Vista | 6.2 | #10 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Westover | 6 | #11 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Fiarlawn | 6 | #12 | -0.1 ↓ |
| East Guadalupe | 6 | #13 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Downtown | 6 | #14 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Blanco River North | 6 | #15 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Oak Heights | 6 | #16 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Sessom Creek | 6 | #17 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Wallace Addition | 6 | #18 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Heritage | 6 | #19 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Millview East | 6 | #20 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Mockingbird Hills | 6 | #21 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Southwest Hills | 6 | #22 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Sunset Acres | 6 | #23 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Victory Gardens | 6 | #24 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Dunbar | 6 | #25 | -0.1 ↓ |
| El Camino Real | 6 | #26 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Cottonwood Creek | 6 | #27 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Millview West | 6 | #28 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Hills of Hays | 5.9 | #29 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Two Rivers East | 5.9 | #30 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Blanco Vista | 5.6 | #31 | -0.5 ↓ |
| Blanco Gardens | 5 | #32 | -1.1 ↓ |
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