About Marble Falls

What once was a sleepy retirement community in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, Marble Falls has been “discovered” and today is another rapidly growing Highland Lakes community. Founded in 1887, Marble Falls is ideally located an hour northwest of Austin and about 85 miles north of San Antonio.

The city drew its name from the falls of marble on the Colorado River. Since the river was dammed to form Lake Marble Falls, the falls are now underwater and visible only rarely when the lake is lowered for dam repairs. The area is known for its pink granite, which adorns the State Capitol Building and many other state offices.

Population

Population within the city of Marble Falls is 7,200 and growing rapidly. In fact, population within the Marble Falls ISD is nearly 19,000 according to the 2000 census, up 52% in 10 years. The fastest growing community is Meadowlakes with a population of 1,900. Horseshoe Bay’s population has nearly doubled in the last 10 years. While many areas in Marble Falls primarily attract retirees, the fastest growing age group throughout the region is 40-50 year olds.

Schools

Several school districts serve students in the Marble Falls area. The largest is Marble Falls ISD, which has an enrollment of 3,800 students in its four elementary schools, middle school and two high schools. Other area school districts include Lampasas ISD (3,300 students); Burnet (3,070); Llano (1,900); Liberty Hill (1,770); and Johnson City (660).

In addition, Central Texas College and Texas Tech University offer coursework for bachelor’s and master’s degrees in general studies.

Top Employers

Marble Falls I.S.D. (496)
Wal-Mart (400)
Horseshoe Bay Resort (265)
HEB Grocery ( 225)
Home Depot (225)
Texas Granite Company (180)

Live in Marble Falls

Marble Falls combines the best in lake, golf and Hill Country living. Upscale golf communities and luxury lakeside resorts and quiet lake getaway properties, ranches and gated acreage developments … they are all here. Inks Lake and LBJ state parks are nearby, as are award-winning wineries, seven year-round golf courses, championship tennis, airports and horseback facilities. Median housing cost is $84,000 for non-lake communities.