Market Overview for Coers
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About Coers
Coers is a residential neighborhood in San Marcos, Texas, located within the 78666 zip code in Hays County. The neighborhood sits on the south side of San Marcos near Interstate 35, roughly 30 miles south of downtown Austin. The community is positioned east of I-35 and south of the San Marcos River, with access via Aquarena Springs Drive and Hopkins Street. San Marcos is the county seat of Hays County and home to Texas State University.
Homes in Coers consist of single-family residences built from the 1960s through the 1980s on relatively flat terrain. Properties range from 900 to 1,600 square feet with two- to three-bedroom floor plans on lots averaging 5,000 to 8,000 square feet. Resale prices generally fall between $180,000 and $300,000 depending on condition and renovations. Construction features include frame, brick veneer, and vinyl siding exteriors with composition roofing. The older housing stock and price points attract a range of buyers including Texas State University employees and first-time purchasers.
Coers is served by San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District. Students in the area are typically zoned to Crockett Elementary School, Miller Middle School, and San Marcos High School. Crockett Elementary enrolls approximately 500 students in grades pre-K through 5. Miller Middle School serves grades 6 through 8, and San Marcos High School enrolls roughly 1,800 students in grades 9 through 12 with dual-credit programs through Austin Community College and Texas State University.
Commuters from Coers reach downtown Austin in approximately 40 to 50 minutes via I-35 north, or about 30 minutes to the south Austin employment corridor near Slaughter Lane. San Marcos serves as a regional employment center anchored by Texas State University and the San Marcos Premium Outlets. The San Marcos Activity Center and city offices are within 2 miles. Capital Metro does not serve San Marcos, but the CARTS regional transit system provides intercity connections, and Texas State operates a campus shuttle network.
Living in Coers
Coers is an established neighborhood where post-war and mid-century homes line grid-pattern streets south of the San Marcos River. Lot sizes accommodate detached garages and fenced yards, and mature pecan and live oak trees shade many properties. Property tax rates fall under Hays County and San Marcos CISD jurisdictions. The neighborhood is within the San Marcos city limits, which provides municipal water, sewer, police, and fire services. The proximity to Texas State University means some rental properties are intermixed with owner-occupied homes.
Daily conveniences center on the I-35 corridor and the San Marcos downtown square. An H-E-B grocery store on Thorpe Lane is roughly 2 miles north, and Walmart Supercenter is about 3 miles south near the outlet malls. Rio Vista Park on the San Marcos River is approximately 1 mile north, offering a series of small dams creating swimming and tubing areas along a spring-fed stretch of the river. The San Marcos downtown square features local restaurants, cafes, and shops within a 10-minute drive. The San Marcos Public Library and the Calaboose African American History Museum are both located downtown.
Things to Do in Coers
- Rio Vista Park: Riverside park on the San Marcos River roughly 1 mile north with a series of small dams creating swimming and tubing areas along a spring-fed stretch. Free public access year-round.
- San Marcos River: Spring-fed river maintaining 72 degrees year-round, popular for tubing, kayaking, and swimming. Multiple outfitters offer tube and kayak rentals along the river corridor.
- San Marcos Premium Outlets: Outlet shopping center with over 140 stores along I-35, roughly 4 miles south. Includes Nike, Coach, Kate Spade, and dining options.
- Calaboose African American History Museum: Local history museum on MLK Drive in downtown San Marcos housed in a restored 1873 structure. Documents the African American experience in Hays County.
- Purgatory Creek Natural Area: Over 6 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails through Hill Country terrain on the west side of San Marcos, roughly 4 miles from the neighborhood.
- Meadows Center at Spring Lake: Education and conservation center on the Texas State campus offering glass-bottom boat tours over the San Marcos Springs, the third-largest spring system in Texas.
Major Employers in Coers
- Texas State University (Higher Education): Public university employing over 5,000 faculty and staff on a 500-acre campus approximately 2 miles north of the neighborhood.
- San Marcos Premium Outlets (Retail): Outlet shopping center with over 140 stores along I-35, employing approximately 3,000 workers during peak season, roughly 4 miles south.
- Hays County Government (Government): County government offices in the San Marcos courthouse complex employing several hundred workers in administration, courts, and public safety.
- Central Texas Medical Center (Healthcare): 131-bed hospital in San Marcos providing emergency, surgical, and outpatient care with over 500 employees, about 3 miles west.
Coers Schools
Coers is served by San Marcos ISD. Students typically attend Crockett Elementary for elementary school, Doris Miller Middle School for middle school, and San Marcos High School for high school.
School District: San Marcos ISD
Public Schools
- Crockett Elementary - Elementary school serving the Coers area in San Marcos ISD.
- Doris Miller Middle School - Middle school serving the Coers area in San Marcos ISD.
- San Marcos High School - High school serving the Coers area in San Marcos ISD.
Pre-Schools
- San Marcos Head Start - Federally funded early childhood program in San Marcos serving income-eligible families with pre-K education and family support services.
- Hays County Child Development Center - Childcare and early education center serving infants through pre-K in the San Marcos area with structured developmental programs.
Private Schools
- San Marcos Academy - Private Baptist academy in San Marcos serving grades 6-12 with college-preparatory academics, military-style leadership training, and boarding options.
Higher Education
- Texas State University - Public university enrolling over 38,000 students with undergraduate and graduate programs across 10 colleges, located approximately 2 miles north of the neighborhood.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are home prices in Coers San Marcos
Homes in Coers typically range from $180,000 to $300,000. Properties are single-family residences with 900 to 1,600 square feet built from the 1960s through the 1980s, featuring two to three bedrooms on lots of 5,000 to 8,000 square feet.
What school district is Coers in
Coers is served by San Marcos Consolidated ISD. Students typically attend Crockett Elementary, Miller Middle School, and San Marcos High School. San Marcos High enrolls roughly 1,800 students and offers dual-credit programs through ACC and Texas State University.
How far is Coers from downtown Austin
Coers is approximately 30 miles south of downtown Austin. The commute takes 40 to 50 minutes via I-35 north, depending on traffic. The south Austin employment corridor near Slaughter Lane is about 30 minutes away.
Is Coers near Texas State University
Texas State University is approximately 2 miles north of Coers. The university enrolls over 38,000 students and employs more than 5,000 faculty and staff, making it the area's largest employer.
What is there to do near Coers in San Marcos
Rio Vista Park on the San Marcos River is about 1 mile north with swimming and tubing areas. The San Marcos River maintains 72-degree water year-round for tubing and kayaking. Purgatory Creek Natural Area offers over 6 miles of trails.
What major employers are near Coers
Texas State University employs over 5,000 people roughly 2 miles north. San Marcos Premium Outlets employs approximately 3,000 workers during peak season. Central Texas Medical Center is a 131-bed hospital about 3 miles west with over 500 employees.