It is a walkable lakeside town in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, set on the Colorado River along the Highland Lakes. It anchors the western edge of the Texas Hill Country's Highland Lakes region, sitting on the Colorado River in Burnet County.
The city was founded in 1887 and takes its name from the natural falls that once marked this stretch of the river, which today is impounded as Lake Marble Falls behind Max Starcke Dam. The lake is one link in the Highland Lakes, the largest chain of reservoirs in Texas, and it forms the centerpiece of the city's identity.
Its position — roughly 58 miles northwest of Austin and 85 miles north of San Antonio — places Marble Falls within reach of Central Texas's major cities while keeping it firmly rooted in Hill Country life. The walkable downtown, set near the lakeshore, is lined with independent eateries, retailers, and longtime institutions such as the Blue Bonnet Cafe, a local landmark known for its pie.
Seasonal traditions, including the LakeFest drag boat races on the lake and the holiday Walkway of Lights, draw visitors throughout the year. Marble Falls is also a gateway to the region's outdoors. Lake Marble Falls supports boating and fishing, while the surrounding Hill Country offers hiking, wineries, and spring wildflower drives when bluebonnets blanket the roadsides.
Hidden Falls Adventure Park, a sprawling off-road and trail property east of the city, attracts riders and off-road enthusiasts from across Texas. Public school students attend Marble Falls Independent School District, and the city serves as a commercial hub for the surrounding Burnet County communities.
Growth has added newer subdivisions and lakeside communities around the historic core, while the city retains the small-town scale that draws families, retirees, and weekend visitors alike. For residents, Marble Falls offers a compact, lake-centered town with a lively downtown set against the rolling landscape that defines the Hill Country.
19,946 people live in Marble Falls, where the median age is 43.1 and the average individual income is $44,174. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Marble Falls, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Jet Stop, Smithwick Market, and Cookin' on Wood Pit BBQ.
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| Dining | 2.46 miles | 3 reviews | 3.7/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 2.46 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 3.62 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.33 miles | 9 reviews | 4.4/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.97 miles | 14 reviews | 3.9/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.4 miles | 96 reviews | 3.5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.4 miles | 17 reviews | 3.6/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.73 miles | 4 reviews | 4/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.15 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.52 miles | 1 review | 2/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.55 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.55 miles | 48 reviews | 4.6/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.68 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.38 miles | 11 reviews | 3.8/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.43 miles | 21 reviews | 3.7/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.43 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.43 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
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| Beauty | 3.62 miles | 19 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.68 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
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Marble Falls has 7,904 households, with an average household size of 2.51. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Marble Falls do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 19,946 people call Marble Falls home. The population density is 99 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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