Neighborhood in Marshall, Harrison County
Living in North Marshall, Marshall
5th of 5areas in Marshall
Overall score 8 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Marshall overall: C-
North Marshall covers part of Marshall, TX, home to about 1,200 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 5 areas we score in Marshall. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.
- Short commutes
- Jobs and income scores low (7 of 100)
- Schools scores low (7 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.8 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.9 mi |
| Park | 1.2 mi |
| Cafe | 1.6 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.4 mi |
| Gym | 0.7 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 2.2 mi |
| Childcare | 1.9 mi |
| Library | 1.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 1,160
- Median rent
- $880
- Median home value
- $128,000
- Household income
- $54,700
- Average commute
- 18 min
- Homes owned
- 64%
What it's like to live in North Marshall
North Marshall is an area in Marshall with about 1,200 residents, homes built around 1976, a mix of owners and renters and 32% of households with children.
It grades F against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 5th of 5 areas in Marshall, which grades C- overall.
Pros of living in North Marshall
No clear standouts in our data.
Cons of living in North Marshall
- Higher poverty. 31% of residents live below the poverty line, against 22% across Marshall.
- Higher unemployment. 11% of the labor force is out of work, against 8.1% across 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.
North Marshall report card
Each grade compares North 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 $880, homes cost 2.3x income.
74 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade F
Median household income $54,700, 11% unemployed.
7 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade F
Nearby schools average 67 of 100 on the state rating.
7 of 100 vs TX areasSafety: no grade
Citywide, 547 violent crimes per 100k, 1,641 property crimes per 100k.
No score vs TX areasErrands and things to do: grade D+
Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
27 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade C+
Average commute 18 min, 1.4% work from home.
55 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade D
18% have a bachelor’s degree.
19 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade F
25% of adults uninsured.
4 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade D
64% of homes owner-occupied.
17 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade C
91% of homes have broadband.
41 of 100 vs TX areas
North Marshall compared with Marshall
Better than Marshall
- Homes with broadband internet: 91%5 points higher than Marshall (86%)
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 64%5 points higher than Marshall (60%)
- Home value to income: 2.3x9% lower than Marshall (2.6x)
Worse than Marshall
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 63%11 points higher than Marshall (52%)
- People below the poverty line: 31%9 points higher than Marshall (22%)
- Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 25%7 points higher than Marshall (18%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- FCrockett ElementaryElementary, Marshall ISD2 mi
- DMarshall Junior HighMiddle, Marshall ISD2.4 mi
- CMarshall High SchoolHigh, Marshall ISD3.1 mi
Cost of living in North Marshall
Median rent in North Marshall is $880 a month, 7% lower than the Marshall median. A household would need about $35,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $128,000, 9% lower than the Marshall median, which means a monthly payment of about $756 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Marshall | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent7% lower than Marshall | $880 | $949 | $1,403 |
| Median home value9% lower than Marshall | $128,000 | $141,400 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income9% lower than Marshall | 2.3x | 2.6x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent11 points higher than Marshall | 63% | 52% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them5 points higher than Marshall | 64% | 60% | 63% |
| Vacant homes6 points higher than Marshall | 19% | 13% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Marshall | 1976 | 1969 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $701
- Property tax
- $56
- Median rent, for comparison
- $880
Based on a $128,000 home in North 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
| Measure | Here | Marshall | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeAbout the same as Marshall | $54,700 | $55,089 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate3 points higher than Marshall | 11% | 8.1% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line9 points higher than Marshall | 31% | 22% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher2 points lower than Marshall | 18% | 20% | 34% |
| Average commute7% higher than Marshall | 18 min | 17 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home4 points lower than Marshall | 1.4% | 5.4% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit4 points lower than Marshall | 0% | 3.5% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet5 points higher than Marshall | 91% | 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
- WildfiresVery high
- Winter stormsHigh
- Strong windHigh
Who lives in North Marshall
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Other neighborhoods in Marshall
- 1B+Northeast MarshallMedian rent $1,180
- 2C-West MarshallMedian rent $1,180
- 3D+Central MarshallMedian rent $1,050
- 4DNorthwest MarshallMedian rent $270
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- D-Northwest Port ArthurPort Arthur
- D-North Port ArthurPort Arthur
- D-Pine CrestBeaumont
Questions about North Marshall
Is North Marshall a good place to live?
North Marshall covers part of Marshall, TX, home to about 1,200 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 5 areas we score in Marshall. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.
How much does it cost to live in North Marshall?
Median rent in North Marshall is $880 a month, 7% lower than the Marshall median. The median home is worth $128,000, 9% lower than the Marshall median. A median home costs 2.3x the median household income, compared with 2.6x across Marshall.
What schools serve North Marshall?
The closest rated public schools are Crockett Elementary (elementary, rated F), 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 2 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.