Neighborhood in Texarkana, Bowie County

Living in North Texarkana, Texarkana

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1st of 7areas in Texarkana
Overall score 92 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Texarkana overall: D-

North Texarkana covers part of Texarkana, TX, home to about 2,700 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 7 areas we score in Texarkana. It does best on getting around and worst on errands and things to do.

  • Affordable
  • Short commutes
  • Tornado risk is very high
  • Heat wave risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.0 mi
Pharmacy0.8 mi
Park1.2 mi
Cafe1.0 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.7 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library1.5 mi

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

Population
2,650
Median rent
$1,240
Median home value
$228,000
Household income
$113,500
Average commute
13 min
Homes owned
85%
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What it's like to live in North Texarkana

North Texarkana is an area in Texarkana with about 2,700 residents, homes built around 1990, mostly owner-occupied (85%) and 40% of households with children.

Our grade for North Texarkana is A. That puts it 1st of 7 areas we grade in Texarkana, a city that gets a D- overall.

Pros of living in North Texarkana

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $113,500, 124% higher than the Texarkana median.

Cons of living in North Texarkana

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,240, 23% higher than the Texarkana median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

North Texarkana report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade A-

    Median rent $1,240, homes cost 2.0x income.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $113,500, 3.3% unemployed.

    59 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B

    Nearby schools average 85 of 100 on the state rating.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 652 violent crimes per 100k, 2,835 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A

    Average commute 13 min, 11% work from home.

    90 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    49% have a bachelor’s degree.

    75 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B

    9.0% of adults uninsured.

    64 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    85% of homes owner-occupied.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C

    92% of homes have broadband.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

North Texarkana compared with Texarkana

Better than Texarkana

  • Median household income: $113,500124% higher than Texarkana ($50,573)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 85%33 points higher than Texarkana (52%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 49%21 points higher than Texarkana (28%)

Worse than Texarkana

  • Median rent: $1,24023% higher than Texarkana ($1,010)

Closest public schools

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

  • BMargaret Fischer Davis ElementaryElementary, Pleasant Grove ISD0.5 mi
  • APleasant Grove MiddleMiddle, Pleasant Grove ISD0.5 mi
  • CDigital Academy of TexasHigh, Texarkana ISD1.5 mi

Cost of living in North Texarkana

Median rent in North Texarkana is $1,240 a month, 23% higher than the Texarkana median. A household would need about $50,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $228,000, 33% higher than the Texarkana median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,593 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereTexarkanaTexas
Median rent23% higher than Texarkana$1,240$1,010$1,403
Median home value33% higher than Texarkana$228,000$171,500$283,800
Home value to income41% lower than Texarkana2.0x3.4x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent21 points lower than Texarkana36%57%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them33 points higher than Texarkana85%52%63%
Vacant homes2 points lower than Texarkana8.4%10%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texarkana199019791992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,593
Mortgage payment
$1,248
Property tax
$345
Median rent, for comparison
$1,240

Based on a $228,000 home in North Texarkana, 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

MeasureHereTexarkanaTexas
Median household income124% higher than Texarkana$113,500$50,573$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Texarkana3.3%5.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line10 points lower than Texarkana12%22%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher21 points higher than Texarkana49%28%34%
Average commute14% lower than Texarkana13 min15 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points higher than Texarkana11%7.7%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Texarkana2.0%1.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet8 points higher than Texarkana92%83%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in North Texarkana

Under 1832%
18 to 3415%
35 to 6436%
65 and over17%
Race and ethnicity
White70%
Hispanic or Latino1.7%
Black18%
Asian4.6%
Other or more than one race6.0%

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

Other neighborhoods in Texarkana

  1. 2B+West TexarkanaMedian rent $1,420
  2. 3B+Northwest TexarkanaMedian rent $1,190
  3. 4B-Northeast TexarkanaMedian rent $1,380
  4. 5DCentral TexarkanaMedian rent $1,090
  5. 6D-Southeast TexarkanaMedian rent $610
  6. 7D-South TexarkanaMedian rent $760

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. ATrailwood VillageHouston
  2. ACentral Port NechesPort Neches
  3. AHatton PlaceLubbock

Questions about North Texarkana

Is North Texarkana a good place to live?

North Texarkana covers part of Texarkana, TX, home to about 2,700 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 7 areas we score in Texarkana. It does best on getting around and worst on errands and things to do.

How much does it cost to live in North Texarkana?

Renters in North Texarkana pay a median of $1,240 a month, 23% higher than the Texarkana median. The median home is worth $228,000, 33% higher than the Texarkana median. A median home costs 2.0x the median household income, compared with 3.4x across Texarkana.

What schools serve North Texarkana?

The closest rated public schools are Margaret Fischer Davis Elementary (elementary, rated B), Pleasant Grove Middle (middle, rated A) and Digital Academy of Texas (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 Texarkana 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.