What are the schools like in Marble Falls, TX?

Marble Falls is served primarily by MARBLE FALLS ISD. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.5:1.

What is the median household income in Marble Falls?

The median household income in Marble Falls, TX is $53,789 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.2%.

What is the weather like in Marble Falls, TX?

Marble Falls has an average high temperature of 60.3°F in January and 94.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.5 inches.

Marble Falls, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Marble Falls, TX affordable or expensive?

Marble Falls's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Marble Falls is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $264,100 and the median rent is $1,283 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Marble Falls, TX?

Marble Falls has a violent crime rate of 322.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1884.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Marble Falls, TX a Good Place to Live?

Marble Falls is a small town of 7,068 in Texas, with a median household income of $53,789 and a 4.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Marble Falls stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Marble Falls is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Marble Falls city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 98.3

Marble Falls's overall cost of living index is 98.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Marble Falls costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Marble Falls, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$264,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,283	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	47.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$53,789	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Marble Falls's violent crime rate is 322.7 per 100,000 residents — 15% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

322.7 /100k

Property Crime

1884.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Marble Falls is served primarily by MARBLE FALLS ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Marble Falls, TX	National Avg
School District	MARBLE FALLS ISD	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	34.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Marble Falls sees average highs of 60.3°F in January and 94.2°F in July, with 33.5 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Marble Falls, TX
Average High — January	60.3°F
Average High — July	94.2°F
Annual Precipitation	33.5"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Marble Falls, TX	National Avg
Population	7,068	—
Median Age	36.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	15.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	11.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.3%	22.2%
65 and over	19.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Meadowlakes, TX 1 mi Cottonwood Shores, TX 3 mi Double Horn, TX 6 mi Granite Shoals, TX 6 mi Horseshoe Bay, TX 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Marble Falls

Marble Falls, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

78654

Marble Falls vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marble Falls, TX affordable or expensive?

Marble Falls's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Marble Falls roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $264,100 and median rent is $1,283/month.

What is the crime rate in Marble Falls, TX?

Marble Falls's violent crime rate is 322.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1884.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Marble Falls?

Public schools in Marble Falls are operated by MARBLE FALLS ISD. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 34.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Marble Falls, TX a good place to live?

Marble Falls, TX has a population of 7,068, a median household income of $53,789, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Marble Falls?

Marble Falls averages 60.3°F in January and 94.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.5 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Marble Falls?

Marble Falls, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 78654.

What is the population of Marble Falls?

The population of Marble Falls, Texas is 7,068 with a median age of 36.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Marble Falls?

Key numbers for living in Marble Falls: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $264,100, median household income $53,789, crime index 87 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Marble Falls side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.