Neighborhood in Marble Falls, Burnet County

Living in North Marble Falls, Marble Falls

B

1st of 3areas in Marble Falls
Overall score 67 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Marble Falls overall: D

North Marble Falls covers part of Marble Falls, TX, home to about 1,600 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 3 areas we score in Marble Falls. It does best on getting around and worst on errands and things to do.

  • Short commutes
  • River flooding risk is very high
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.0 mi
Pharmacy1.2 mi
Park1.0 mi
Cafe1.5 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym1.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.8 mi
Childcare1.4 mi
Library3.1 mi

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

Population
1,600
Median rent
$1,320
Median home value
$297,000
Household income
$73,800
Average commute
14 min
Homes owned
63%
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What it's like to live in North Marble Falls

North Marble Falls is an area in Marble Falls with about 1,600 residents, homes built around 1985, a mix of owners and renters and 44% of households with children.

It grades B against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 1st of 3 areas in Marble Falls, which grades D overall.

Pros of living in North Marble Falls

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in North Marble Falls

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, tornadoes and heat waves as very high in this part of town.

North Marble Falls report card

Each grade compares North 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 B

    Median rent $1,320, homes cost 4.0x income.

    64 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $73,800, 0% unemployed.

    53 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C

    Nearby schools average 79 of 100 on the state rating.

    43 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 D

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A+

    Average commute 14 min, 8.9% work from home.

    97 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B-

    37% have a bachelor’s degree.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    16% of adults uninsured.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    63% of homes owner-occupied.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    90% of homes have broadband.

    37 of 100 vs TX areas

North Marble Falls compared with Marble Falls

Better than Marble Falls

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 18%33 points lower than Marble Falls (51%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 63%22 points higher than Marble Falls (41%)
  • Home value to income: 4.0x31% lower than Marble Falls (5.8x)

Worse than Marble Falls

  • Homes with broadband internet: 90%4 points lower than Marble Falls (94%)
  • People below the poverty line: 18%3 points higher than Marble Falls (16%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BColt ElementaryElementary, Marble Falls ISD2 mi
  • CMarble Falls MiddleMiddle, Marble Falls ISD2.1 mi
  • BMarble Falls High SchoolHigh, Marble Falls ISD2.4 mi

Cost of living in North Marble Falls

Median rent in North Marble Falls is $1,320 a month, about the same as the Marble Falls median. A household would need about $53,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $297,000, 12% lower than the Marble Falls median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,123 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMarble FallsTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Marble Falls$1,320$1,360$1,403
Median home value12% lower than Marble Falls$297,000$338,800$283,800
Home value to income31% lower than Marble Falls4.0x5.8x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent33 points lower than Marble Falls18%51%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them22 points higher than Marble Falls63%41%63%
Vacant homes11 points lower than Marble Falls0%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Marble Falls198520011992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,123
Mortgage payment
$1,626
Property tax
$498
Median rent, for comparison
$1,320

Based on a $297,000 home in North 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 income27% higher than Marble Falls$73,800$57,925$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Marble Falls0%2.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points higher than Marble Falls18%16%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher10 points higher than Marble Falls37%27%34%
Average commute9% lower than Marble Falls14 min15 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points higher than Marble Falls8.9%5.4%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit7 points higher than Marble Falls9.0%2.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points lower than Marble Falls90%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 North Marble Falls

Under 1827%
18 to 3421%
35 to 6430%
65 and over22%
Race and ethnicity
White62%
Hispanic or Latino33%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race4.1%

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

Other neighborhoods in Marble Falls

  1. 2CCentral Marble FallsMedian rent $1,300
  2. 3D+Northeast Marble FallsMedian rent $1,340

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. B-Northwest PlainviewPlainview
  2. C+Southwest TempleTemple
  3. C+Wyndham HillTemple

Questions about North Marble Falls

Is North Marble Falls a good place to live?

North Marble Falls covers part of Marble Falls, TX, home to about 1,600 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 3 areas we score in Marble Falls. It does best on getting around and worst on errands and things to do.

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

Median rent in North Marble Falls is $1,320 a month, about the same as the Marble Falls median. The median home is worth $297,000, 12% lower than the Marble Falls median. A median home costs 4.0x the median household income, compared with 5.8x across Marble Falls.

What schools serve North Marble Falls?

The closest rated public schools are Colt Elementary (elementary, rated B), 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 1 Census block group 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.