At a Glance
Median Income
$38,205
$35,418 per capita
Home Value
$217,600
Zillow: $293,888
Median Rent
$395/mo
28.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
297/100K
416/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.8%
73.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
17.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
308 sunny days/yr
How Marfa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Marfa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Marfa a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Marfa residents earn a median household income of $38,205 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,418. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 88 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Marfa is $217,600 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $293,888. Median rent is $395/month, with 28.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Safety & Crime
Marfa reports 297 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 22% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 416/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
29.8% of adults in Marfa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% below the national average).
73.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Marfa has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population2,179
Median Age54.2 yrs
Density1,345/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$38,205
Per Capita$35,418
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty17.0%
County GDP$105M
Avg Weekly Wage$822
Housing
B
Home Value$217,600
Rent$395
Ownership77.3%
Zillow$293,888
Housing Units1,435
Rent Burden28.7%
Crime
F
Violent297/100K
Property416/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault238/100K
Burglary59/100K
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes14.5%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death8,208/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days308/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation4,698 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.8%
High School+73.6%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute6 min
Broadband76.2%
Internet Speed23 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Marfa was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Midland International Air And Space Port (156 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.537 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
91 declared natural disasters on record.