Neighborhood in Texarkana, Bowie County

Living in Northwest Texarkana, Texarkana

B+

3rd of 7areas in Texarkana
Overall score 78 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Texarkana overall: D-

Northwest Texarkana covers part of Texarkana, TX, home to about 3,100 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 7 areas we score in Texarkana. It does best on education levels and worst on home ownership.

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

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.0 mi
Pharmacy1.1 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe1.2 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.8 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.9 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library0.9 mi

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

Population
3,060
Median rent
$1,190
Median home value
$292,000
Household income
$71,600
Average commute
13 min
Homes owned
62%
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What it's like to live in Northwest Texarkana

Northwest Texarkana is an area in Texarkana with about 3,100 residents, homes built around 1991, a mix of owners and renters and 21% of households with children.

It grades B+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 3rd of 7 areas in Texarkana, which grades D- overall.

Pros of living in Northwest Texarkana

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $71,600, 42% higher than the Texarkana median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.

Cons of living in Northwest Texarkana

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,190, 18% 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.

Northwest Texarkana report card

Each grade compares Northwest 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 C+

    Median rent $1,190, homes cost 4.1x income.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C-

    Median household income $71,600, 6.0% unemployed.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B+

    Nearby schools average 87 of 100 on the state rating.

    78 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.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 13 min, 6.9% work from home.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    46% have a bachelor’s degree.

    84 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    9.0% of adults uninsured.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    62% of homes owner-occupied.

    30 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A-

    99% of homes have broadband.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

Northwest Texarkana compared with Texarkana

Better than Texarkana

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 46%18 points higher than Texarkana (28%)
  • Median household income: $71,60042% higher than Texarkana ($50,573)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 99%16 points higher than Texarkana (83%)

Worse than Texarkana

  • Home value to income: 4.1x20% higher than Texarkana (3.4x)
  • Median rent: $1,19018% higher than Texarkana ($1,010)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0%2 points lower than Texarkana (1.9%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BPleasant Grove IntermediateElementary, Pleasant Grove ISD1.3 mi
  • APleasant Grove MiddleMiddle, Pleasant Grove ISD1.5 mi
  • APleasant Grove High SchoolHigh, Pleasant Grove ISD1.4 mi

Cost of living in Northwest Texarkana

Median rent in Northwest Texarkana is $1,190 a month, 18% higher than the Texarkana median. A household would need about $48,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $292,000, 70% higher than the Texarkana median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,917 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereTexarkanaTexas
Median rent18% higher than Texarkana$1,190$1,010$1,403
Median home value70% higher than Texarkana$292,000$171,500$283,800
Home value to income20% higher than Texarkana4.1x3.4x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent6 points lower than Texarkana51%57%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them10 points higher than Texarkana62%52%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Texarkana9.6%10%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texarkana199119791992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,917
Mortgage payment
$1,598
Property tax
$319
Median rent, for comparison
$1,190

Based on a $292,000 home in Northwest 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 income42% higher than Texarkana$71,600$50,573$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Texarkana6.0%5.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line15 points lower than Texarkana7.1%22%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher18 points higher than Texarkana46%28%34%
Average commute12% lower than Texarkana13 min15 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Texarkana6.9%7.7%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Texarkana0%1.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet16 points higher than Texarkana99%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 Northwest Texarkana

Under 1812%
18 to 3422%
35 to 6442%
65 and over24%
Race and ethnicity
White83%
Hispanic or Latino1.1%
Black11%
Asian3.2%
Other or more than one race2.3%

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

Other neighborhoods in Texarkana

  1. 1ANorth TexarkanaMedian rent $1,240
  2. 2B+West TexarkanaMedian rent $1,420
  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. B+Bay Colony PointeLeague City
  2. B+Dove CrossingCollege Station
  3. BGaywoodHouston

Questions about Northwest Texarkana

Is Northwest Texarkana a good place to live?

Northwest Texarkana covers part of Texarkana, TX, home to about 3,100 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 7 areas we score in Texarkana. It does best on education levels and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Northwest Texarkana?

Median rent in Northwest Texarkana is $1,190 a month, 18% higher than the Texarkana median. The median home is worth $292,000, 70% higher than the Texarkana median. A median home costs 4.1x the median household income, compared with 3.4x across Texarkana.

What schools serve Northwest Texarkana?

The closest rated public schools are Pleasant Grove Intermediate (elementary, rated B), Pleasant Grove Middle (middle, rated A) and Pleasant Grove High School (high, rated A). 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.