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Marfa, TX
Texas · Jeff Davis County
Marfa is a small town in Texas with a population of 2,179. Residents earn $38,205 per year, which is 49% below the national average.
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,179
Population
1,345/sq mi density
$38,205
Median Income
$35,418 per capita
$217,600
Home Value
$293,888 Zillow
$395
Median Rent
28.7% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
297
Violent Crime/100K
416 property/100K
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Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$38,205 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$217,600 home value, $395/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
297 violent crimes/100K (22% below avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.8% bachelor's degree or higher
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Historic Markers
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Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Mines
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Historic Markers Near Marfa, TX
15 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Marfa, TX.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| St. Paul's Episcopal Church | Marker is at the intersection of East Washington Street and Highland Street, on the right when traveling west on East Washington Street. |
| Blackwell School | Marker is at the intersection of West Waco Street and South Abbott Street, on the left when traveling west on West Waco Street. |
| Hunter Gymnasium | Marker is at the intersection of North Hill Street and West Lincoln Street, on the right when traveling north on North Hill Street. |
| Site of Marfa Army Air Field | Marker is on U.S. 90, on the left when traveling west. |
| Building 98, Fort D. A. Russell | Marker is on Bonnie Street west of South Hill Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| William Edward Russell | Marker can be reached from the intersection of South Tenison Avenue and Philadelpha Street, on the left when traveling north. |
| Humphris-Humphreys House | Marker is on West San Antonio Street (U.S. 90) west of South Highland Avenue (Texas Highway 17), on the right when traveling west. |
| Fort D.A. Russell | Marker is at the intersection of West Madrid Street and South Hill Street, on the left when traveling west on West Madrid Street. |
| Marfa Lights | Marker is on U.S. 90, on the left when traveling west. |
| Marfa Stockyards | Marker is at the intersection of East Oak Street (Ranch to Market Road 1112) and Antelope Hills Road, on the right when traveling east on East Oak Street. |
| El Paisano Hotel | Marker is at the intersection of North Highland Street (State Highway 17) and West Texas Street, on the left when traveling north on North Highland Street. |
| James Buchanan Gillett | (Nov. 4, 1856 – June 11, 1937). Marker can be reached from the intersection of South Tenison Avenue and Philadelphia Street, on the left when traveling north. |
| Presidio County Courthouse | Marker is at the intersection of East Lincoln Street (State Highway 17) and Highland Street (State Highway 17), on the right when traveling west on East Lincoln Street. |
| Presidio | Oldest Town in America. Marker is on U.S. 67, 0.8 miles east of Highland Street, on the right when traveling west. |
| Presidio County | Marker is on U.S. 67, 0.8 miles east of Highland Street, on the right when traveling west. |