Neighborhood in Marshall, Harrison County

Living in Central Marshall, Marshall

D+

3rd of 5areas in Marshall
Overall score 25 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Marshall overall: C-

Central Marshall covers part of Marshall, TX, home to about 9,700 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 5 areas we score in Marshall. It does best on getting around and worst on jobs and income.

  • Short commutes
  • Jobs and income scores low (10 of 100)
  • Schools scores low (17 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy0.8 mi
Park0.6 mi
Cafe0.7 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.8 mi
Childcare1.1 mi
Library0.8 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
9,690
Median rent
$1,050
Median home value
$156,000
Household income
$54,200
Average commute
16 min
Homes owned
56%
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What it's like to live in Central Marshall

Central Marshall is an area in Marshall with about 9,700 residents, older homes (median year built 1965), a mix of owners and renters and 36% of households with children.

It grades D+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 3rd of 5 areas in Marshall, which grades C- overall.

Pros of living in Central Marshall

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.7 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.

Cons of living in Central Marshall

  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Central Marshall report card

Each grade compares Central Marshall with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade B

    Median rent $1,050, homes cost 2.9x income.

    68 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $54,200, 11% unemployed.

    10 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D

    Nearby schools average 72 of 100 on the state rating.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 547 violent crimes per 100k, 1,641 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    47 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A

    Average commute 16 min, 4.8% work from home.

    94 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D+

    20% have a bachelor’s degree.

    28 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    18% of adults uninsured.

    11 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    56% of homes owner-occupied.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D+

    85% of homes have broadband.

    24 of 100 vs TX areas

Central Marshall compared with Marshall

Better than Marshall

  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 6.3%3 points higher than Marshall (3.5%)
  • Average commute: 16 min5% lower than Marshall (17 min)

Worse than Marshall

  • Home value to income: 2.9x12% higher than Marshall (2.6x)
  • Median rent: $1,05011% higher than Marshall ($949)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 56%4 points lower than Marshall (60%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • CPrice T Young ElementaryElementary, Marshall ISD0.7 mi
  • DMarshall Junior HighMiddle, Marshall ISD2.1 mi
  • CMarshall High SchoolHigh, Marshall ISD1.3 mi

Cost of living in Central Marshall

Median rent in Central Marshall is $1,050 a month, 11% higher than the Marshall median. A household would need about $42,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $156,000, 10% higher than the Marshall median, which means a monthly payment of about $995 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMarshallTexas
Median rent11% higher than Marshall$1,050$949$1,403
Median home value10% higher than Marshall$156,000$141,400$283,800
Home value to income12% higher than Marshall2.9x2.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent1 points higher than Marshall54%52%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them4 points lower than Marshall56%60%63%
Vacant homes2 points higher than Marshall15%13%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Marshall196519691992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$995
Mortgage payment
$854
Property tax
$141
Median rent, for comparison
$1,050

Based on a $156,000 home in Central Marshall, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereMarshallTexas
Median household incomeAbout the same as Marshall$54,200$55,089$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points higher than Marshall11%8.1%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Marshall21%22%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as Marshall20%20%34%
Average commute5% lower than Marshall16 min17 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Marshall4.8%5.4%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points higher than Marshall6.3%3.5%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Marshall85%86%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesHigh
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in Central Marshall

Under 1827%
18 to 3427%
35 to 6435%
65 and over12%
Race and ethnicity
White28%
Hispanic or Latino28%
Black38%
Asian0.6%
Other or more than one race4.9%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Marshall

  1. 1B+Northeast MarshallMedian rent $1,180
  2. 2C-West MarshallMedian rent $1,180
  3. 4DNorthwest MarshallMedian rent $270
  4. 5FNorth MarshallMedian rent $880

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D+Northeast CorsicanaCorsicana
  2. D+Central KingsvilleKingsville
  3. DCentral TexarkanaTexarkana

Questions about Central Marshall

Is Central Marshall a good place to live?

Central Marshall covers part of Marshall, TX, home to about 9,700 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 5 areas we score in Marshall. It does best on getting around and worst on jobs and income.

How much does it cost to live in Central Marshall?

Median rent in Central Marshall is $1,050 a month, 11% higher than the Marshall median. The median home is worth $156,000, 10% higher than the Marshall median. A median home costs 2.9x the median household income, compared with 2.6x across Marshall.

What schools serve Central Marshall?

The closest rated public schools are Price T Young Elementary (elementary, rated C), Marshall Junior High (middle, rated D) and Marshall High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 10 Census block groups in this part of Marshall that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.