salaryRent is lower than in 83% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 17.2 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $43,440 a year. That is $21 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 88 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Marshall?
Share of households by yearly income. 12.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Marshall
| Size | Marshall | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $795 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,042 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,184 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $104 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Marshall 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 Marshall, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Marshall
Life in Marshall
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Marshall?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $105 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $141,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $14,140 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Marshall, TX?
Renting in Marshall costs a median of about $1,086 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Marshall?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $43,440 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Marshall cheap or expensive?
Marshall is rated OK: rent takes 21.9% of the typical household income of $59,413. It ranks 88th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Marshall?
The median homeowner in Marshall pays $1,472 a year in property taxes, about 1.04% of the median home value.
Is Marshall 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 Marshall?
The median home value in Marshall is $141,400, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.
23,825 people live in Marshall. Numbers are typical (middle) values.