The Town FilesMarshall, Texas
City in Harrison County · population 23,392 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $141,400
- Household income
- $55,089
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 35
- Median age
- 32.5
Marshall is a city of 23,392 people in Harrison County, Texas. The median home is worth $141,400, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks hipper than 89% of Texas towns, better for young professionals than 76% of Texas towns, more walkable than 75% of Texas towns.
How Marshall ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Marshall is worth $141,400, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $55,089, which is more affordable than 63% of Texas towns. Median rent is $949 a month. 59.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Marshall | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $141,400 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $949 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $55,089 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 59.8% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Marshall
| People | Marshall | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.5 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.0% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 23.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.0% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.4% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 6.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.2% | — |
| Work from home | 5.4% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 17.2 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.1% | 89.2% |
Weather in Marshall
July highs average 93.9°F and January lows 33.1°F. About 51.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.8 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 83 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 39 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
35 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Marshall since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 17 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on October 22, 1972 about 5.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 4, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 91 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 11, 2018.
Severe weather in Harrison County since 1996
Harrison County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Harrison County
Harrison County had 21,545 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,209 a year. Unemployment was 4.7% in 2023; in Marshall itself the ACS puts it at 8.1%.
Public schools in Marshall
10 public schools with 5,433 students, about 15.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARSHALL H S | 9-12 | 1,411 | 15.3 |
| MARSHALL J H | 6-8 | 1,084 | 14.6 |
| CROCKETT EL | K-5 | 565 | 17.1 |
| SAM HOUSTON EL | K-5 | 538 | 19.9 |
| PRICE T YOUNG EL | K-5 | 494 | 14.1 |
| WM B TRAVIS EL | K-5 | 479 | 16.5 |
| ELYSIAN FIELDS EL | PK-5 | 375 | 14.4 |
| MARSHALL ECH CTR | PK-PK | 297 | 22.8 |
| MARSHALL EARLY GRADUATION SCHOOL | 7-12 | 97 | 12.1 |
| TEXAS EARLY COLLEGE H S (charter) | 8-12 | 93 | 18.6 |
Towns near Marshall
- Hallsville, TX12.8 mi · 4,277 people · home $229,800
- Lake Cherokee, TX21.3 mi · 2,980 people · home $345,000
- Longview, TX23.8 mi · 81,638 people · home $202,600
- Greenwood, LA24.1 mi · 3,166 people · home $241,600
- Carthage, TX26.8 mi · 6,569 people · home $164,200
- Blanchard, LA27.7 mi · 3,538 people · home $208,600
- White Oak, TX29.2 mi · 6,225 people · home $235,000
Marshall questions
Is Marshall, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Marshall scores better for retirees than 40% of Texas towns and quieter than 27%. 15.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.5).
How much does a house cost in Marshall?
The median owner-occupied home in Marshall is valued at $141,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $55,089, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $949 a month.
What is the weather like in Marshall?
July highs average 93.9°F and January lows 33.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.8 inches of snow.
Does Marshall get tornadoes?
35 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Marshall since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on October 22, 1972. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)