Neighborhood in Marble Falls, Burnet County

Living in Central Marble Falls, Marble Falls

C

2nd of 3areas in Marble Falls
Overall score 40 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Marble Falls overall: D

Central Marble Falls covers part of Marble Falls, TX, home to about 2,300 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 3 areas we score in Marble Falls. It does best on getting around and worst on home ownership.

  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (19 of 100)
  • Home ownership scores low (15 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.8 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.7 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.9 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library0.7 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
2,260
Median rent
$1,300
Median home value
$321,000
Household income
$62,800
Average commute
18 min
Homes owned
60%
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What it's like to live in Central Marble Falls

Central Marble Falls is an area in Marble Falls with about 2,300 residents, homes built around 1990, a mix of owners and renters and 24% of households with children.

It grades C against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 2nd of 3 areas in Marble Falls, which grades D overall.

Pros of living in Central Marble Falls

  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Central Marble Falls

  • Higher unemployment. 5.5% of the labor force is out of work, against 2.0% across Marble Falls.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, tornadoes and heat waves as very high in this part of town.

Central Marble Falls report card

Each grade compares Central Marble Falls with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade C+

    Median rent $1,300, homes cost 5.1x income.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $62,800, 5.5% unemployed.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D+

    Nearby schools average 75 of 100 on the state rating.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 345 violent crimes per 100k, 1,814 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade A-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 18 min, 6.1% work from home.

    86 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D+

    24% have a bachelor’s degree.

    27 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    18% of adults uninsured.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    60% of homes owner-occupied.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    94% of homes have broadband.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

Central Marble Falls compared with Marble Falls

Better than Marble Falls

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 60%18 points higher than Marble Falls (41%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 35%16 points lower than Marble Falls (51%)
  • Home value to income: 5.1x12% lower than Marble Falls (5.8x)

Worse than Marble Falls

  • Vacant homes: 18%8 points higher than Marble Falls (11%)
  • Average commute: 18 min18% higher than Marble Falls (15 min)
  • People below the poverty line: 21%5 points higher than Marble Falls (16%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • CMarble Falls ElementaryElementary, Marble Falls ISD0.8 mi
  • CMarble Falls MiddleMiddle, Marble Falls ISD1 mi
  • BMarble Falls High SchoolHigh, Marble Falls ISD2.3 mi

Cost of living in Central Marble Falls

Median rent in Central Marble Falls is $1,300 a month, 4% lower than the Marble Falls median. A household would need about $52,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $321,000, 5% lower than the Marble Falls median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,006 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMarble FallsTexas
Median rent4% lower than Marble Falls$1,300$1,360$1,403
Median home value5% lower than Marble Falls$321,000$338,800$283,800
Home value to income12% lower than Marble Falls5.1x5.8x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent16 points lower than Marble Falls35%51%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them18 points higher than Marble Falls60%41%63%
Vacant homes8 points higher than Marble Falls18%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Marble Falls199020011992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,006
Mortgage payment
$1,757
Property tax
$249
Median rent, for comparison
$1,300

Based on a $321,000 home in Central Marble Falls, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereMarble FallsTexas
Median household income8% higher than Marble Falls$62,800$57,925$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points higher than Marble Falls5.5%2.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line5 points higher than Marble Falls21%16%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher3 points lower than Marble Falls24%27%34%
Average commute18% higher than Marble Falls18 min15 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Marble Falls6.1%5.4%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Marble Falls2.5%2.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Marble Falls94%94%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingVery high
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in Central Marble Falls

Under 1817%
18 to 3423%
35 to 6436%
65 and over25%
Race and ethnicity
White56%
Hispanic or Latino35%
Black4.9%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race3.7%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Marble Falls

  1. 1BNorth Marble FallsMedian rent $1,320
  2. 3D+Northeast Marble FallsMedian rent $1,340

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. COld Round RockRound Rock
  2. D+Dignowity HillSan Antonio
  3. C-Downtown Fort WorthFort Worth

Questions about Central Marble Falls

Is Central Marble Falls a good place to live?

Central Marble Falls covers part of Marble Falls, TX, home to about 2,300 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 3 areas we score in Marble Falls. It does best on getting around and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Central Marble Falls?

Median rent in Central Marble Falls is $1,300 a month, 4% lower than the Marble Falls median. The median home is worth $321,000, 5% lower than the Marble Falls median. A median home costs 5.1x the median household income, compared with 5.8x across Marble Falls.

What schools serve Central Marble Falls?

The closest rated public schools are Marble Falls Elementary (elementary, rated C), Marble Falls Middle (middle, rated C) and Marble Falls High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 2 Census block groups in this part of Marble Falls that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.