Full Brewery Profile

San Marcos, CA 92078

4 active breweries · Population 53,542 · California

Looking at San Marcos, California (92078) as a brewery market: 4 active breweries, BDI of 7.5 (Average) with a walkability score of 42.0 and the opportunity model flags it as Moderate Opportunity. Below you'll find the full profile — concentration relative to population, how walkable the cluster is for visitors, and how the demographics line up against current competition.

At a Glance

Density Index
7.5
Average · #2,275 nationally
Walkability
42.0
Walkable Cluster
Opportunity
56.6
Moderate Opportunity
Active Breweries
4
Population 53,542

Density — BDI 7.5

Average

BDI measures breweries per 100,000 residents. 92078 ranks #2,275 nationally for craft beer density.

Walkability — BWS 42.0

Walkable Cluster
Walk Score N/A/100
Breweries Within 1hr Walk 2
Cluster Density 2 in 0.5mi

Walkability is calculated from Walk Score, transit data, and how tightly clustered breweries are. A score above 60 means you can chain several taprooms on foot.

Opportunity — BOS 56.6

Moderate Opportunity
Median Income $114,905
Age 25–44 9.0%
Bachelor's+ 48.3%

Opportunity score weights income, target demographics (25–44), education, and current competition. Higher means an under-served market with the right customer base.

Active Breweries in 92078

NameTypeAddress
Dos Desperados BreweryMicro1241 Linda Vista DrWebsite
Rip Current BreweryMicro1325 Grand Ave Ste 100Website
Stumblefoot BrewingMicro1784 La Costa Meadows Dr Ste 103
Urge Gastropub & Common House/Mason Ale WorksBrewpub255 Redel Rd

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