Market Overview for Marble Falls Independent School District
There are 359 active listings in Marble Falls Independent School District with a median list price of $535K and a median sold price of $459K.
Homes average 118 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 26 homes have sold, with 385 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $375.
About Marble Falls Independent School District
Marble Falls Independent School District serves approximately 4,048 students (2023-2024) across 7 campuses in Burnet County (primary) and Travis County. The district covers approximately 268 square miles and is headquartered at 1800 Colt Circle in Marble Falls (78654). Communities served include Marble Falls, Cottonwood Shores, Meadowlakes, Granite Shoals, Highland Haven, the Burnet County portion of Horseshoe Bay, Smithwick, and Spicewood.
MFISD operates 4 elementary schools (Marble Falls Elementary, Colt Elementary, Highland Lakes Elementary, Spicewood Elementary), Marble Falls Middle (6-8), Marble Falls High School (9-12), and Falls Career High School (alternative). Highland Lakes Elementary received National Blue Ribbon School recognition in 2004. The district achieved a "Met Standard" TEA rating across all schools in 2017.
Marble Falls High School at 2101 Mustang Drive competes in UIL Class 4A. Mascot Mustangs; colors purple and gold. Enrollment 1,172 (2025-2026). The campus offers an aerospace and engineering pathway program. Marble Falls HS earned a "B" overall TEA accountability rating for 2024-2025.
The city of Marble Falls had a 2020 Census population of 7,037 and sits in Burnet County, part of the Greater Austin metropolitan area, approximately 58 miles northwest of downtown Austin. The city was founded in 1887 by Adam Rankin "Stovepipe" Johnson; the natural marble falls were submerged when Max Starcke Dam was completed in 1951, forming Lake Marble Falls (the smallest and newest of the Texas Highland Lakes, built and operated by the Lower Colorado River Authority). Granite Mountain — a pink granite igneous batholith near the city — supplied the granite for the Texas State Capitol.
Living in Marble Falls Independent School District
Marble Falls ISD covers approximately 268 square miles primarily in Burnet County, with a portion in Travis County. The principal city is Marble Falls (2020 Census population 7,037), part of the Greater Austin metropolitan area, approximately 58 miles northwest of downtown Austin via Hwy 281. The district also serves Cottonwood Shores, Meadowlakes, Granite Shoals, Highland Haven, the Burnet County portion of Horseshoe Bay, Smithwick, and Spicewood. District administration is at 1800 Colt Circle in Marble Falls.
The Marble Falls area's residential character is dominated by the Highland Lakes chain — Lake Marble Falls along the southern edge of the city plus Lake LBJ to the southwest and Lake Travis to the southeast. Master-planned and large-subdivision communities include Horseshoe Bay (a major resort and master-planned development on Lake LBJ), Meadowlakes (gated golf community on Lake Marble Falls), Granite Shoals (lakeside city on Lake LBJ), and Cottonwood Shores. Established neighborhoods cluster near downtown Marble Falls along Main Street and around the historic granite-quarry-and-railroad core.
Day-to-day retail centers on Hwy 281 inside Marble Falls (anchored by H-E-B Plus, Walmart, and the Lakeside Plaza retail district) and the FM 1431 corridor toward Granite Shoals and Lake LBJ. Healthcare access centers on Baylor Scott & White Marble Falls and the smaller medical centers in Burnet (~14 miles north).
Outdoor recreation defines the area. Lake Marble Falls (LCRA reservoir formed by Max Starcke Dam, 1951) and Lake LBJ (LCRA reservoir formed by Wirtz Dam) are part of the Texas Highland Lakes chain — supporting boating, fishing, swimming, and waterfront recreation. Hidden Falls Adventure Park (7030 E FM 1431) is a Jeep Badge of Honor off-road park on private land. Bluebonnet trails wind through the surrounding ranchland in spring, when the area becomes one of the most popular bluebonnet-viewing destinations in Texas. Inks Lake State Park and Longhorn Cavern State Park (in Burnet) are within 30 minutes; Pedernales Falls State Park is to the southeast.
Things to Do in Marble Falls Independent School District
- Lake Marble Falls & Highland Lakes: Lake Marble Falls is a Lower Colorado River Authority reservoir on the Colorado River formed by Max Starcke Dam (completed 1951) — the smallest and newest of the Texas Highland Lakes. Boating, fishing, swimming, and waterfront recreation. Lake LBJ to the southwest adds additional lake access.
- Granite Mountain & Texas State Capitol Granite: Granite Mountain — a pink granite igneous batholith near Marble Falls — supplied the pink granite for the Texas State Capitol building. The active quarry remains a regional landmark visible from Hwy 1431.
- Hidden Falls Adventure Park: Jeep Badge of Honor off-road park at 7030 E FM 1431, Marble Falls, on private land. Trails for off-road vehicles, mountain bikes, and hikers.
- Horseshoe Bay Resort & Lake LBJ: Horseshoe Bay Resort on Lake LBJ is a major Hill Country resort and master-planned community with multiple golf courses (Apple Rock, Slick Rock, Ram Rock), waterfront homes, and a marina. The Burnet County portion of Horseshoe Bay is inside MFISD.
- Inks Lake State Park & Longhorn Cavern State Park (~25 mi NW): Inks Lake State Park on Inks Lake (the second of the Highland Lakes chain) features the iconic Devil's Waterhole. Longhorn Cavern State Park preserves a CCC-era cave with guided tours.
Major Employers in Marble Falls Independent School District
- Marble Falls Independent School District (Education): MFISD is one of the largest employers in Burnet County, with administration at 1800 Colt Circle and 7 campuses serving approximately 4,048 students.
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Marble Falls (Healthcare): Acute-care hospital in Marble Falls; primary regional healthcare campus for the Highland Lakes.
- Horseshoe Bay Resort (Hospitality): Major Hill Country resort on Lake LBJ with multiple golf courses, waterfront homes, and marina; significant seasonal employer.
- Granite Mountain quarry operations (Mining / Manufacturing): Active pink-granite quarry that supplied the Texas State Capitol; remains a regional industrial landmark.
- City of Marble Falls (Local Government): Municipal government for the city, serving 7,037 residents at the 2020 Census.
Marble Falls Independent School District Schools
MFISD operates 7 campuses serving approximately 4,048 students (2023-24): 4 elementary schools (Marble Falls, Colt, Highland Lakes, Spicewood), Marble Falls Middle (6-8), Marble Falls High School (9-12), and Falls Career High School (alternative). Highland Lakes Elementary was a 2004 National Blue Ribbon School.
School District: Marble Falls ISD
Public Schools
- Colt Elementary - MFISD elementary (PK-5) feeding Marble Falls Middle and Marble Falls HS.
- Highland Lakes Elementary - MFISD elementary; 2004 National Blue Ribbon School.
- Marble Falls Elementary - MFISD's original elementary.
- Spicewood Elementary - MFISD elementary in Spicewood (Travis County portion of MFISD).
- Marble Falls Middle - MFISD middle school (6-8) feeding Marble Falls HS.
- Marble Falls High School - MFISD's comprehensive HS at 2101 Mustang Drive. UIL Class 4A. Mascot: Mustangs. Enrollment ~1,172. Aerospace and engineering pathway program. 'B' TEA rating 2024-25.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Marble Falls ISD?
MFISD operates 7 campuses serving approximately 4,048 students (2023-2024): 4 elementary schools (Marble Falls, Colt, Highland Lakes, Spicewood), Marble Falls Middle (6-8), Marble Falls High School (9-12), and Falls Career High School (alternative).
What cities and neighborhoods are in Marble Falls ISD?
MFISD covers approximately 268 square miles primarily in Burnet County with a portion in Travis County. The principal city is Marble Falls (2020 Census 7,037); the district also serves Cottonwood Shores, Meadowlakes, Granite Shoals, Highland Haven, the Burnet County portion of Horseshoe Bay, Smithwick, and Spicewood.
How is Marble Falls ISD rated?
MFISD achieved a 'Met Standard' TEA rating across all schools in 2017. Marble Falls High School earned a 'B' overall TEA accountability rating for 2024-25. Highland Lakes Elementary was a 2004 National Blue Ribbon School.
What is Marble Falls High School known for?
Marble Falls HS at 2101 Mustang Drive competes in UIL Class 4A. Mascot: Mustangs; colors purple and gold. Enrollment ~1,172. The campus offers an aerospace and engineering pathway program.
What is Marble Falls known for?
Marble Falls (2020 Census 7,037) sits in Burnet County approximately 58 miles northwest of Austin. The city was founded in 1887 by Adam Rankin 'Stovepipe' Johnson; the natural marble falls were submerged when Max Starcke Dam was completed in 1951 to form Lake Marble Falls (one of the Texas Highland Lakes). Granite Mountain — a pink granite igneous batholith near the city — supplied the granite for the Texas State Capitol.
Where is the district headquartered?
Marble Falls ISD administration is at 1800 Colt Circle in Marble Falls (78654).
