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Marfa, Texas, in Presidio county, is 144 miles SW of Odessa, Texas (center to center) and 177 miles SE of El Paso, Texas. The city has a population of 2,121.
In Marfa, about 51% of adults are married.
Among adults, males are better represented than women in Marfa.
In 2000, Marfa had a median family income of $32,328.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Marfa residents, with $700. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
In Marfa, 72% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around Marfa -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here. And yes, you can rent a place in the city without breaking the bank.
In Marfa, 89% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Marfa; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work. Most residents would agree that driving around the city is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.
Marfa strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 3% |  |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Marfa to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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