Marshall, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Harrison County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
23,646 Population 795/sq mi density
$49,817 Median Income $26,986 per capita
$133,000 Home Value $165,550 Zillow
$929 Median Rent 33.7% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
345 Violent Crime/100K 1,587 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$49,817 median income, 7.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$133,000 home value, $929/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
345 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Marshall, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,817
34% below
$26,986 per capita
Home Value
$133,000
53% below
Zillow: $165,550
Median Rent
$929/mo
20% below
33.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
345/100K
9% below
1,587/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.9%
41% below
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
119% above
21.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.3%
35% above
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Marshall Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Marshall's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
66%
Home Value
47%
Rent
80%
Poverty
176%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
219%
Crime
91%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Marshall a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Marshall residents earn a median household income of $49,817 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,986. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,456 business establishments, including 113 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Marshall is $133,000 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,550. Median rent is $929/month, with 33.7% 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 1969.

Safety & Crime

Marshall reports 345 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 9% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,587/100K.

Education

19.9% of adults in Marshall hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Marshall has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population23,646
Median Age32.7 yrs
Density795/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born6.9%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

C
Median Income$49,817
Per Capita$26,986
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty21.8%
County GDP$5,676M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,196

Housing

A+
Home Value$133,000
Rent$929
Ownership60.0%
Zillow$165,550
Housing Units9,933
Rent Burden33.7%

Crime

F
Violent345/100K
Property1,587/100K

Health

Obesity43.3%
Diabetes14.8%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death10,533/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain51.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation332 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.9%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute17 min
Broadband82.7%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Marshall was founded in 1841.
The median home in Marshall was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is East Texas Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 113 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.