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Marlin, TX—76661

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$96,000
11.0% YoY Growth
Household Income
$40,400
49.0% YoY Growth
Days on Market
89
30.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
-1.2%
Median Rent
$850
21.7% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$725
19.8% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$849
19.1% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,100
14.4% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Marlin, TX

As of May '26, the median home price in Marlin, TX is $96,000, with a year-over-year change of -11.0%. This indicates that home prices in Marlin, TX are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -1.2%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$96,000-11.0%
Single Family $96,000-10.3%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
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  • Rentals and Section 8
    • N/A
    N/A
    2 Bed
    		N/AN/A
    3 Bed
    		$147,000-7.5%
    4 Bed
    		N/AN/A
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    1.8%
    1 Bedroom
    11.6%
    2 Bedrooms
    27.3%
    3 Bedrooms
    46.1%
    4 Bedrooms
    5.8%
    5+ Bedrooms
    7.4%

    Rental Trends — Marlin, TX

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Marlin, TX is $994, with a year-over-year rent change of -21.7%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Marlin, TX is studios: $825, 1-bedrooms: $682, 2-bedrooms: $849, 3-bedrooms: $1,250, 4-bedrooms: $1,900. The most common rental property sizes in Marlin, TX are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 27.8% and 27.0% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$850$994
    Studio Rent $800$825
    1 Bed Rent $725$682
    2 Bed Rent $849$849
    3 Bed Rent $1,100$1,250
    4 Bed Rent $1,900$1,900
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    3.9%
    1 Bedroom
    27.0%
    2 Bedrooms
    27.8%
    3 Bedrooms
    26.9%
    4 Bedrooms
    13.2%
    5+ Bedrooms
    1.3%

    Property Listings — Marlin, TX

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Marlin, TX is 89. This is a increase of 30.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 10.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$150,000-10.0%
    Listing Count
    		4018.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.5%18.0%
    Days on Market
    		8930.0%
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    Demographics — Marlin, TX

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Marlin, TX has a population of 7,270, which has decreased by -9.9% over the past 5 years. Marlin, TX is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 19.0% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 9.3% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 17.7% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		7,270-9.9%
    % Under 18
    		19.0%-1.0%
    % Seniors
    		16.1%9.5%
    % WFH
    		17.7%276.6%
    % w/ College Degree
    		9.3%36.8%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Marlin, TX is a predominantly black area, with 35.1% of the population identifying as black. The black population has shrunk by 17.0% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Marlin, TX is hispanic, making up 29.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 6.9% of the population in Marlin, TX, and this percentage has increased by 4.5% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		29.7%-2.6%
    % Black
    		35.1%-17.0%
    % Hispanic
    		29.9%13.3%
    % Asian
    		13.4%6,600.0%
    % Foreign Born
    		6.9%4.5%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Marlin, TX

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 81 mortgage originations in Marlin, TX, of which 83.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 76.0%, with 31.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Marlin, TX. Investor activity is low, as 9.0% of loans were by investors. 12.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		81
    % Conventional Loans
    		83.0%
    % Government Loans
    		17.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		9.0%
    % Second Loans
    		2.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		12.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Marlin, TX

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Marlin, TX under the Section 8 program is 2.4%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Marlin, TX, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 1-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		173
    Total Units Section 8
    		10
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		2.4%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		N/A

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom-$15$725$710
    2 Bedroom$81$849$930
    3 Bedroom$210$1,100$1,310
    4 Bedroom-$320$1,900$1,580

    Affordability — Marlin, TX

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio3.1
    Median Home Price$96,000
    Median Household Income$40,400

    Marlin, TX — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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