Marfa, TX

Marfa, Texas

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.

The People and Families of Marfa

In Marfa, about 51% of adults are married.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in Marfa.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Marfa had a median family income of $32,328.

Political Inclinations

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.

Marfa Housing

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.

Commuting

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.

High Points

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%

Comparative Profile of Marfa, TX

Comparing Marfa to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Marfa Almanac

Marfa Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Marfa Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Marfa, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Marfa Public Libraries

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Marfa High Schools (2004)

MARFA JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH
300 N GONZALES ST
432-729-4861
A Title I school.
Serves 198 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 8.2

Marfa Colleges

(List of All Texas Colleges)

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