Living in Marfa, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marfa · Census data 2020–2024
Marfa has 2,482 residents with a median age of 47.7. The median household income is $44,306 (44% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $251,400, the median rent is $474/month.
Marfa at a glance
- Population
- 2,482
- Median age
- 47.7State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $44,306State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $251,400State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $474/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 75.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.1%
- Average commute
- 6 min
Is Marfa a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 11% lower than the state median; an average commute of 6 minutes; unemployment of 0%.
Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 26.9%.
The weather is best in March–April and September–October.
Cost of living in Marfa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Marfa the median home value is $251,400, 24% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $474 per month, which is 32.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,445 a month in housing costs.
Marfa median household income
The median household income in Marfa is $44,306 and the income per person is $33,472. 26.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Marfa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,485
- Owner-occupied
- 75.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.8%
- Vacant
- 21.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1949
- Average household size
- 2.13
Marfa demographics
- Population
- 2,482
- Median age
- 47.7
- Under 18
- 16.6%
- 65 and older
- 27.8%
- Households
- 1,165
- Foreign-born
- 13.6%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marfa ›
Education in Marfa
38.1% of adults 25 and older in Marfa have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 6.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marfa
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 6 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 13.8%
- Drive alone
- 48.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 16.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.9%
Marfa vs nearby towns
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Weather and climate ›Living in Marfa: FAQ
What is the median household income in Marfa, TX?
The median household income in Marfa is $44,306, 44% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Marfa?
The median home value in Marfa is $251,400, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Marfa?
The median gross rent in Marfa is $474 per month, about 32.7% of household income.
Is Marfa, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 11% lower than the state median; an average commute of 6 minutes; unemployment of 0%. Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 26.9%.
What is the median age in Marfa?
The median age in Marfa is 47.7 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Marfa?
The average commute to work in Marfa is 6 minutes; 13.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Marfa?
The unemployment rate in Marfa is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Marfa?
38.1% of adults in Marfa have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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