Neighborhood in Marshall, Harrison County
Living in Northwest Marshall, Marshall
4th of 5areas in Marshall
Overall score 22 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Marshall overall: C-
Northwest Marshall covers part of Marshall, TX, home to about 1,300 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 5 areas we score in Marshall. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.
- Affordable
- Short commutes
- Lots of parks
- Jobs and income scores low (8 of 100)
- Schools scores low (15 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.5 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.8 mi |
| Park | 0.4 mi |
| Cafe | 0.3 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.1 mi |
| Gym | 0.4 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.6 mi |
| Childcare | 0.3 mi |
| Library | 0.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 1,260
- Median rent
- $270
- Median home value
- $62,000
- Household income
- $11,900
- Average commute
- 11 min
- Homes owned
- 17%
What it's like to live in Northwest Marshall
Northwest Marshall is an area in Marshall with about 1,300 residents, homes built around 1971, mostly rented (83% of homes) and 48% of households with children.
Our grade for Northwest Marshall is D. That puts it 4th of 5 areas we grade in Marshall, a city that gets a C- overall.
Pros of living in Northwest Marshall
- Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $270, 72% lower than the Marshall median.
- Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
- Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.
Cons of living in Northwest Marshall
- Higher poverty. 73% of residents live below the poverty line, against 22% 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.
Northwest Marshall report card
Each grade compares Northwest 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 $270, homes cost 5.2x income.
76 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade F
Median household income $11,900, 3.7% unemployed.
8 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade D-
Nearby schools average 71 of 100 on the state rating.
15 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 B
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
68 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade B+
Average commute 11 min, 26% work from home.
72 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade C
4.6% have a bachelor’s degree.
40 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade F
21% of adults uninsured.
2 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade F
17% of homes owner-occupied.
4 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade F
74% of homes have broadband.
8 of 100 vs TX areas
Northwest Marshall compared with Marshall
Better than Marshall
- Median rent: $27072% lower than Marshall ($949)
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 28%24 points lower than Marshall (52%)
- Average commute: 11 min36% lower than Marshall (17 min)
Worse than Marshall
- People below the poverty line: 73%50 points higher than Marshall (22%)
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 17%43 points lower than Marshall (60%)
- Home value to income: 5.2x103% higher than Marshall (2.6x)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- CPrice T Young ElementaryElementary, Marshall ISD1.1 mi
- DMarshall Junior HighMiddle, Marshall ISD2.3 mi
- CMarshall High SchoolHigh, Marshall ISD1.7 mi
Cost of living in Northwest Marshall
Median rent in Northwest Marshall is $270 a month, 72% lower than the Marshall median. A household would need about $11,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $62,000, 56% lower than the Marshall median, which means a monthly payment of about $395 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Marshall | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent72% lower than Marshall | $270 | $949 | $1,403 |
| Median home value56% lower than Marshall | $62,000 | $141,400 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income103% higher than Marshall | 5.2x | 2.6x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent24 points lower than Marshall | 28% | 52% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them43 points lower than Marshall | 17% | 60% | 63% |
| Vacant homes4 points higher than Marshall | 17% | 13% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Marshall | 1971 | 1969 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $339
- Property tax
- $56
- Median rent, for comparison
- $270
Based on a $62,000 home in Northwest 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 income78% lower than Marshall | $11,900 | $55,089 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate4 points lower than Marshall | 3.7% | 8.1% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line50 points higher than Marshall | 73% | 22% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher15 points lower than Marshall | 4.6% | 20% | 34% |
| Average commute36% lower than Marshall | 11 min | 17 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home20 points higher than Marshall | 26% | 5.4% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit4 points lower than Marshall | 0% | 3.5% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet12 points lower than Marshall | 74% | 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 stormsVery high
- Strong windVery high
Who lives in Northwest 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
- 5FNorth MarshallMedian rent $880
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- DCentral TexarkanaTexarkana
- C-Central HendersonHenderson
- D+Southwest VictoriaVictoria
Questions about Northwest Marshall
Is Northwest Marshall a good place to live?
Northwest Marshall covers part of Marshall, TX, home to about 1,300 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th 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 Northwest Marshall?
Renters in Northwest Marshall pay a median of $270 a month, 72% lower than the Marshall median. The median home is worth $62,000, 56% lower than the Marshall median. A median home costs 5.2x the median household income, compared with 2.6x across Marshall.
What schools serve Northwest 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 1 Census block group 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.