Marfa, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 6/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Moderately Bikeable. Biking is possible but may be limited by inconsistent infrastructure, traffic conditions, or distance to amenities.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
2,179 332.4M (US)
Median Age
54.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
40.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
29.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$38,205 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
76.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
8 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$217,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$468 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$236 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Presidio County
1
Texas
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Presidio County
1
Texas
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 1 44
Feb 1 0 49
Mar 0 0 54
Apr 1 0 62
May 1 0 71
Jun 2 0 77
Jul 2 0 77
Aug 2 0 76
Sep 2 0 71
Oct 1 0 63
Nov 0 0 52
Dec 1 0 45

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 58% of residents leaning left and 38% leaning right.

Liberal (59%) (38%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 41%
Hillary Clinton 56%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 23, TX State Senate District 29, TX State House District 74, TX
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Schools

Marfa Schools
<1 miles, N • 2.8 star
High Frontier School
18 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Ft Davis School
20 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Alpine Middle
21 miles, E • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Sul Ross State University
23 miles, E • 1.9 star
Odessa College
145 miles, NE • 1.9 star
New Mexico State University-Carlsbad
148 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Big Bend Regional Medical Center
22 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Lea County Regional Airport
171 miles, NE • 1 star
El Paso International Airport
173 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Del Rio International Airport
197 miles, SE • 1 star
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