Neighborhood in Texarkana, Bowie County

Living in South Texarkana, Texarkana

D-

7th of 7areas in Texarkana
Overall score 8 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Texarkana overall: D-

South Texarkana covers part of Texarkana, TX, home to about 3,900 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 7th of 7 areas we score in Texarkana. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

  • Affordable
  • Short commutes
  • Jobs and income scores low (6 of 100)
  • Schools scores low (5 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.3 mi
Pharmacy1.5 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe1.0 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym1.9 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.5 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library2.1 mi

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

Population
3,860
Median rent
$760
Median home value
$80,000
Household income
$27,900
Average commute
18 min
Homes owned
44%
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What it's like to live in South Texarkana

South Texarkana is an area in Texarkana with about 3,900 residents, homes built around 1980, a mix of owners and renters and 28% of households with children.

Our grade for South Texarkana is D-. That puts it 7th of 7 areas we grade in Texarkana, a city that gets a D- overall.

Pros of living in South Texarkana

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $760, 25% lower than the Texarkana median.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in South Texarkana

  • Higher poverty. 41% of residents live below the poverty line, against 22% across Texarkana.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 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.

South Texarkana report card

Each grade compares South 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 B+

    Median rent $760, homes cost 2.9x income.

    76 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $27,900, 6.0% unemployed.

    6 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade F

    Nearby schools average 67 of 100 on the state rating.

    5 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 D+

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 18 min, 0.8% work from home.

    80 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    9.0% have a bachelor’s degree.

    9 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    24% of adults uninsured.

    1 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    44% of homes owner-occupied.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade F

    72% of homes have broadband.

    6 of 100 vs TX areas

South Texarkana compared with Texarkana

Better than Texarkana

  • Median rent: $76025% lower than Texarkana ($1,010)
  • Home value to income: 2.9x15% lower than Texarkana (3.4x)
  • Vacant homes: 8.3%2 points lower than Texarkana (10%)

Worse than Texarkana

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 9.0%19 points lower than Texarkana (28%)
  • People below the poverty line: 41%19 points higher than Texarkana (22%)
  • Median household income: $27,90045% lower than Texarkana ($50,573)

Closest public schools

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

  • BWake Village ElementaryElementary, Texarkana ISD1.8 mi
  • FLiberty-Eylau MiddleMiddle, Liberty-Eylau ISD2.4 mi
  • DLiberty-Eylau High SchoolHigh, Liberty-Eylau ISD0.9 mi

Cost of living in South Texarkana

Median rent in South Texarkana is $760 a month, 25% lower than the Texarkana median. A household would need about $30,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $80,000, 53% lower than the Texarkana median, which means a monthly payment of about $546 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereTexarkanaTexas
Median rent25% lower than Texarkana$760$1,010$1,403
Median home value53% lower than Texarkana$80,000$171,500$283,800
Home value to income15% lower than Texarkana2.9x3.4x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rentAbout the same as Texarkana56%57%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them8 points lower than Texarkana44%52%63%
Vacant homes2 points lower than Texarkana8.3%10%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texarkana198019791992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$546
Mortgage payment
$438
Property tax
$108
Median rent, for comparison
$760

Based on a $80,000 home in South 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 income45% lower than Texarkana$27,900$50,573$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Texarkana6.0%5.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line19 points higher than Texarkana41%22%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher19 points lower than Texarkana9.0%28%34%
Average commute25% higher than Texarkana18 min15 min27 min
Workers who work from home7 points lower than Texarkana0.8%7.7%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Texarkana1.1%1.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet12 points lower than Texarkana72%83%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in South Texarkana

Under 1823%
18 to 3424%
35 to 6434%
65 and over19%
Race and ethnicity
White28%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Black54%
Asian1.5%
Other or more than one race5.6%

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. 3B+Northwest TexarkanaMedian rent $1,190
  4. 4B-Northeast TexarkanaMedian rent $1,380
  5. 5DCentral TexarkanaMedian rent $1,090
  6. 6D-Southeast TexarkanaMedian rent $610

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D-South VictoriaVictoria
  2. D-East LubbockLubbock
  3. FNorth Harker HeightsHarker Heights

Questions about South Texarkana

Is South Texarkana a good place to live?

South Texarkana covers part of Texarkana, TX, home to about 3,900 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 7th of 7 areas we score in Texarkana. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in South Texarkana?

Renters in South Texarkana pay a median of $760 a month, 25% lower than the Texarkana median. The median home is worth $80,000, 53% lower than the Texarkana median. A median home costs 2.9x the median household income, compared with 3.4x across Texarkana.

What schools serve South Texarkana?

The closest rated public schools are Wake Village Elementary (elementary, rated B), Liberty-Eylau Middle (middle, rated F) and Liberty-Eylau High School (high, rated D). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 4 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.