Neighborhood in Marshall, Harrison County

Living in West Marshall, Marshall

C-

2nd of 5areas in Marshall
Overall score 32 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Marshall overall: C-

West Marshall covers part of Marshall, TX, home to about 2,500 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 5 areas we score in Marshall. It does best on cost of living and worst on schools.

  • Short commutes
  • Schools scores low (15 of 100)
  • Health scores low (16 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy1.2 mi
Park1.0 mi
Cafe1.1 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.1 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library1.0 mi

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

Population
2,470
Median rent
$1,180
Median home value
$131,000
Household income
$63,100
Average commute
19 min
Homes owned
63%
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What it's like to live in West Marshall

West Marshall is an area in Marshall with about 2,500 residents, older homes (median year built 1963), a mix of owners and renters and 31% of households with children.

It grades C- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 2nd of 5 areas in Marshall, which grades C- overall.

Pros of living in West Marshall

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.

Cons of living in West Marshall

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,180, 24% higher than the Marshall median.
  • 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.

West Marshall report card

Each grade compares West 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 $1,180, homes cost 2.1x income.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C-

    Median household income $63,100, 4.6% unemployed.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D-

    Nearby schools average 71 of 100 on the state rating.

    15 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 D+

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C+

    Average commute 19 min, 12% work from home.

    55 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C

    30% have a bachelor’s degree.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    16% of adults uninsured.

    16 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    63% of homes owner-occupied.

    39 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B

    96% of homes have broadband.

    67 of 100 vs TX areas

West Marshall compared with Marshall

Better than Marshall

  • People below the poverty line: 11%12 points lower than Marshall (22%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 96%10 points higher than Marshall (86%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 30%10 points higher than Marshall (20%)

Worse than Marshall

  • Median rent: $1,18024% higher than Marshall ($949)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0%4 points lower than Marshall (3.5%)
  • Average commute: 19 min8% higher than Marshall (17 min)

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 ISD2.7 mi
  • CMarshall High SchoolHigh, Marshall ISD1.6 mi

Cost of living in West Marshall

Median rent in West Marshall is $1,180 a month, 24% higher than the Marshall median. A household would need about $47,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $131,000, 7% lower than the Marshall median, which means a monthly payment of about $833 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMarshallTexas
Median rent24% higher than Marshall$1,180$949$1,403
Median home value7% lower than Marshall$131,000$141,400$283,800
Home value to income19% lower than Marshall2.1x2.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rentAbout the same as Marshall53%52%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them3 points higher than Marshall63%60%63%
Vacant homes6 points lower than Marshall7.0%13%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Marshall196319691992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$833
Mortgage payment
$717
Property tax
$116
Median rent, for comparison
$1,180

Based on a $131,000 home in West 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 income15% higher than Marshall$63,100$55,089$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points lower than Marshall4.6%8.1%5.3%
People below the poverty line12 points lower than Marshall11%22%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher10 points higher than Marshall30%20%34%
Average commute8% higher than Marshall19 min17 min27 min
Workers who work from home6 points higher than Marshall12%5.4%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit4 points lower than Marshall0%3.5%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet10 points higher than Marshall96%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 windVery high

Who lives in West Marshall

Under 1817%
18 to 3428%
35 to 6435%
65 and over20%
Race and ethnicity
White38%
Hispanic or Latino10.0%
Black50%
Asian0.1%
Other or more than one race1.7%

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

Other neighborhoods in Marshall

  1. 1B+Northeast MarshallMedian rent $1,180
  2. 3D+Central MarshallMedian rent $1,050
  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+Bor-ley HeightsBeaumont
  2. DNortheast KilleenKilleen
  3. CSilverStoneConroe

Questions about West Marshall

Is West Marshall a good place to live?

West Marshall covers part of Marshall, TX, home to about 2,500 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 5 areas we score in Marshall. It does best on cost of living and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in West Marshall?

Median rent in West Marshall is $1,180 a month, 24% higher than the Marshall median. The median home is worth $131,000, 7% lower than the Marshall median. A median home costs 2.1x the median household income, compared with 2.6x across Marshall.

What schools serve West 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 3 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.