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Marshall is a small city of 23,509 in Texas, with a median household income of $49,162
and a 8.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Marshall stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Marshall is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Marshall 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: 88.4
Marshall's overall cost of living index is 88.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Marshall costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Marshall, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$125,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$866
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
57.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$49,162
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Marshall's violent crime rate is 344.5 per 100,000 residents
— 9% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
344.5 /100k
Property Crime
1574.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Marshall is served primarily by MARSHALL ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Marshall, TX
National Avg
School District
MARSHALL ISD
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Marshall sees average highs of 57.1°F in January
and 93.9°F in July,
with 51.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.8 inches of snow per year.
Marshall's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Marshall roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $125,300 and median rent is $866/month.
Marshall's violent crime rate is 344.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1574.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Marshall are operated by MARSHALL ISD.
The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1. 21.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Marshall, TX has a population of 23,509, a median household income of $49,162, and an unemployment rate of 8.9%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Marshall averages 57.1°F in January and 93.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.3 inches
with about 0.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Marshall, TX is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 75672, 75670.
The population of Marshall, Texas is 23,509 with a median age of 34.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Marshall: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $125,300, median household income $49,162, crime index 84 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Marshall side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
