Daily life in Greendale is oriented toward the San Marcos commercial corridor. H-E-B on Aquarena Springs Drive is roughly 1 mile north, and Walmart Supercenter on I-35 is about 2 miles east. The San Marcos River runs through the city and provides tubing, kayaking, and swimming at Rio Vista Park, located approximately 3 miles north. Purgatory Creek Natural Area, a 713-acre preserve west of the city, offers over 8 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails. The San Marcos downtown square hosts the Mermaid Market monthly and seasonal events including Sights & Sounds of Christmas. Texas State University campus facilities, including the Performing Arts Center, are open to the public for concerts and theater productions.
Greendale is served by San Marcos CISD. Students typically attend Mendez Elementary or Bowie Elementary for elementary school, Goodnight Middle School or Doris Miller Middle School or Miller Middle School for middle school, and San Marcos High School for high school.
School District: San Marcos CISD
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
Homes in Greendale typically range from $250,000 to $425,000. Properties include single-family residences of 1,200 to 2,200 square feet built from the 1980s through the 2000s on lots of 5,000 to 8,000 square feet.
Greendale is served by San Marcos CISD. Students typically attend Crockett Elementary, Miller Middle School, and San Marcos High School. San Marcos High enrolls approximately 2,200 students and offers CTE and dual-credit programs.
Greendale in San Marcos is approximately 30 miles south of downtown Austin. The commute takes 40 to 50 minutes via I-35 North depending on traffic conditions.
The San Marcos River offers year-round tubing, kayaking, and swimming at 72 degrees. Purgatory Creek Natural Area provides 8 miles of hiking trails. The downtown square hosts monthly markets and seasonal events.
H-E-B on Aquarena Springs Drive is roughly 1 mile north. Walmart Supercenter on I-35 is about 2 miles east. Additional shopping is available along the I-35 corridor and at the San Marcos outlet malls.
Texas State University is roughly 2 miles north of Greendale. The university enrolls over 38,000 students and offers public events, performing arts programs, and recreational facilities including the Student Recreation Center.