Cost of Living in Marble Falls, TX

Population 7,255 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

100
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Marble Falls a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $295,000. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 1.4% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Located 35 miles northwest of Austin, Marble Falls falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 42% lower than Austin's $513,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 97
Rent 105

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Marble Falls

The median home value in Marble Falls is $294,900 — 3% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,377/month, 5% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $55,511/year is 26% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.4%, below the national average of 4.8%. Texas charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 77.6°F and lows of 57.2°F. Overall, Marble Falls has a cost of living index of 100 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is on par with the national average.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$294,900
3% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$398,211
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,377/mo
5% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,419/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
17.8x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$766
1 BR
$811
2 BR
$981
3 BR
$1,307
4 BR
$1,509
Owner-occupied 40.9%
Renter-occupied 59.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,377
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,991/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
16.2 min
40% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
4.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
72.0%
Carpooled
21.9%
Public transit
0.8%
Walked
0.6%
Work from home
4.1%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 8.2%
State rate 6.3%
Avg local rate 1.9%
Property Tax 1.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$55,511
26% below avg
Per Capita Income
$38,585
Unemployment Rate
1.4%
70% below avg
Poverty Rate
13.0%
Labor Force Participation
64.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 18.9%
Graduate degree 13.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 35.6
Male median age 33.2
Female median age 39

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
77.6°F
Avg Low
57.2°F
Annual Precip
33"
40° 55° 70° 85° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 606371788491949588796861
Low °F 404350576471737368604941
Precip" 1.852.082.672.904.022.802.012.893.193.512.852.26

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Marble Falls, TX?

Marble Falls has a cost index of 100 (100 = national average). It is near the national average.

What is average rent in Marble Falls, TX?

The median gross rent in Marble Falls is $1,377 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Marble Falls?

The median home value in Marble Falls is $294,900 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Marble Falls?

The median household income in Marble Falls is $55,511 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Marble Falls, TX?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Marble Falls is 8.2%. Texas has no state income tax.

Is Marble Falls, TX affordable?

Marble Falls is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 100 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Marble Falls?

Marble Falls has average high temperatures of 77.6°F and average lows of 57.2°F. Annual precipitation is 33". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Marble Falls at a Glance

Population
7,255
Median Income
$55,511
Home Value
$294,900
Median Rent
$1,377/mo
Unemployment
1.4%
Avg High Temp
77.6°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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