salaryRent is higher than in 66% of U.S. cities. Incomes are on the low side for rents this high, so budgets feel tight. A typical house costs about 5.4 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 14.9 minutes. Most households rent (59%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $78,000 a year. That is $38 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Texas. It is number 331 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Marble Falls?
Share of households by yearly income. 17.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Marble Falls
| Size | Marble Falls | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,351 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,197 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,547 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Marble Falls overall?
Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Marble Falls, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Marble Falls
Life in Marble Falls
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Marble Falls?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $401 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $338,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $33,880 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Marble Falls, TX?
Renting in Marble Falls costs a median of about $1,950 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Marble Falls?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $78,000 a year, or $38 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Marble Falls cheap or expensive?
Marble Falls is rated Expensive: rent takes 37.5% of the typical household income of $62,472. It ranks 331st cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Marble Falls?
The median homeowner in Marble Falls pays $5,020 a year in property taxes, about 1.48% of the median home value.
Is Marble Falls more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Texas are 3% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Marble Falls?
The median home value in Marble Falls is $338,800, about 5.4 times the typical yearly household income.
7,752 people live in Marble Falls. Numbers are typical (middle) values.