Marquez, TX is located in Leon County, Texas and is considered a micropolitan area. The town has an estimated population of 1,008 according to the 2019 census. It was established in 1836 and was named after Lorenzo de Zavala, one of the signers of the Texas Declaration of Independence. Marquez has consistently maintained a high ranking on many different bestplaces rankings. According to bestplaces.net, Marquez ranks highly for its cost of living index, at 30 points below the national average. Additionally, it ranks favorably for its crime rate which is 13 points below the state average of Texas. Finally, it also ranks highly for its education rating which is 17 points above the national average. Marquez is definitely a great place to live with many favorable factors that contribute to its overall ranking as one of the best places to live in Texas.
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