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Is Marlin, TX expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 22 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$72559% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$39,285about $3,274/month · 55% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$66,00080% lower than U.S. average

Rent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $29,000 a year. That is $14 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Texas. It is number 5 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Marlin
$725
Rockdale
$3,282
Luling
$1,122
Brookshire
$1,282
Rusk
$677
Sinton
$987
Justin
$2,104

How much do households earn in Marlin?

Under $25k
24.7%
$25k–50k
31.4%
$50k–100k
24.3%
$100k–150k
2.4%
$150k+
4.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 6.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Marlin

SizeMarlinU.S. average
1 bedroom$526$1,324
2 bedrooms$880$1,509
3 bedrooms$783$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Marlin overall?

Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).

Housing
97
Goods (food, clothes…)
98
Utilities
88
Other services
97
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Marlin, so the Texas figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Marlin

🏛️ Property tax$1,525a year · 2.31% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$190a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Marlin

Commute to work23.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree16.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home66.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line26.7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment14.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Marlin?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $267 a month less than renting.

Renting
$725
Owning
$458

Owning assumes a typical $66,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $6,600 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Marlin, TX?

Renting in Marlin costs a median of about $725 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.

How much do I need to make to live in Marlin?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $29,000 a year, or $14 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Marlin cheap or expensive?

Marlin is rated OK: rent takes 22.1% of the typical household income of $39,285. It ranks 5th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Marlin?

The median homeowner in Marlin pays $1,525 a year in property taxes, about 2.31% of the median home value.

Is Marlin 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 Marlin?

The median home value in Marlin is $66,000, about 1.7 times the typical yearly household income.

5,516 people live in Marlin. Numbers are typical (middle) values.