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Living in
Marshall.
About
Life in Marshall
Marshall is a community of 23,646 people in Texas. The median household income is $55,089, median rent runs about $949 per month, and median home values are around $141,000. The unemployment rate is 4.9%.
Marshall at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
32.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
22.4%
Foreign-Born
7.2%
Broadband Internet
86.1%
of households
Population Growth
+4.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics7.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Marshall: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Marshall, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (86.8%), and 16.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.6%
of residents
65 and Older
15.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
30.2%
of households
Married Couples
33.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.52
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 32% below TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Marshall
In Marshall, rent runs 32% below the TX average, and home values are 50% below the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
48.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
89.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,472
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
59.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1969
median year built
Vacant Homes
13.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $159,417 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts above TX average
Unemployment in Marshall
Unemployment in Harrison County, which includes Marshall, is 0.6 percentage points higher than the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Marshall: Harrison County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Harrison County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Marshall Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute17.2 min avg
How Marshall residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Marshall, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 79% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 23 mi
East Texas Regional Airport (GGG)
Regional airport · few flights33k passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 66% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Marshall runs 66% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
546.9
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,640.9
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Marshall Police Department
Natural DisastersHeat most common — 23 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
77.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Harrison County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Harrison County, which includes Marshall, the most common type is heat, with 23 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | Heat | $25,000 |
| 2024 | 25 | Heat | $50,000 |
| 2023 | 30 | Excessive Heat | $2,000 |
| 2022 | 28 | Heat | $60,000 |
| 2021 | 15 | Heat | $301,000 |
| 2020 | 26 | Heat | $190,000 |
| 2019 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $125,000 |
| 2018 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5,500 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
25 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Harrison County, county-wide
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Harrison County, which includes Marshall, is typically good — 235 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
235
per year
Moderate Days
130
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Harrison County, county-wide
Climate93°F summers, 35°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Marshall has hot summers (avg high 93°F) and mild winters (avg low 35°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
76°/52°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
93°/70°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
78°/53°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
59°/35°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
51.3"
Annual Snowfall
0.8"
Hot Days/Year
83
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
39
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
94
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 33°F | 4.20" |
| Feb | 62°F | 37°F | 3.98" |
| Mar | 69°F | 44°F | 5.07" |
| Apr | 76°F | 51°F | 4.78" |
| May | 83°F | 60°F | 4.62" |
| Jun | 90°F | 68°F | 4.66" |
| Jul | 94°F | 71°F | 3.65" |
| Aug | 94°F | 70°F | 3.05" |
| Sep | 88°F | 64°F | 3.50" |
| Oct | 78°F | 52°F | 4.67" |
| Nov | 67°F | 42°F | 4.25" |
| Dec | 59°F | 35°F | 4.91" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Marshall
Uninsured
16.9%
of residents
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Education16.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Marshall
Marshall's student/teacher ratio is 16.0:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 20.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
20.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Marshall
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,352 students · in-state tuition $31,760 · 49% graduate · median earnings $51,124 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 712 students · in-state tuition $12,500 · 22% graduate · median earnings $37,604 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site, 90 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Marshall
Marshall has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site (90 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site
90 mi awayCane River Creole National Historical Park
National Historical Park
100 mi awayPublic Libraries in Marshall
Marshall Public Library
300 S Alamo Blvd, Marshall
Cities Near Marshall
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Marshall FAQ
Is Marshall, Texas affordable?⌄
Marshall's median rent is $949/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $55,089/year. Median home value is $141,400.
Is Marshall, Texas safe?⌄
Marshall's violent crime rate was 547 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1641 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Marshall, Texas?⌄
Harrison County, which includes Marshall, has an unemployment rate of 4.8%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Marshall, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Marshall is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $949/month and median household income is $55,089/year. The median home value is $141,400. About 48% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Marshall, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Marshall is 17 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from