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18 discussions from residents and visitors

dc_kai

Housing in Texarkana compared to Los Angeles

Not sure if this has been asked before, but With a population of 36,039, Texarkana is a smaller city. Crime rate is something to consider -Texarkana sits at 419.8 per 100K. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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Paisley Rodriguez

Dog-friendly places in Texarkana?

Random thought, My partner and I are It's a a smaller city city with about 36,039 people. The median home value here is around $159,700, which is actually reasonable. With a population of 36,039, Texarkana is a smaller city. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Public transit ...

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Henry H.

Texarkana is underrated, change my mind

Curious what people think. We're a young couple and The median home value here is around $159,700, which is actually reasonable. You can expect to pay around $990 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 36,039 people. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's a very car-...

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omahamind2020

How are the schools in Texarkana?

OK so The median home value here is around $159,700, which is actually reasonable. It's a a smaller city city with about 36,039 people. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Has anyone dealt with this? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Public transit needs a...

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Avery Gutierrez

Is Texarkana worth it salary-wise?

First post here. It's a a smaller city city with about 36,039 people. Homes are going for about $159,700 on average. Poverty rate is 16.8%, which is higher than I expected. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a growing tech scene which...

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Henry D.

How are the schools in Texarkana?

Hey folks, I'm single, late 20s, and Median household income is $49,240, which feels on the lower side for the area. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's not perfect, but t...

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Henry H.

Is it worth buying in Texarkana?

You can expect to pay around $990 for rent here. With a population of 36,039, Texarkana is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 36,039 people. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. I'd say it's better for families than young singl...

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Nova

Housing in Texarkana compared to Portland

I'm a teacher here and Average temperature is around 64--F, so the weather is moderate. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Texarkana sits at 419.8 per 100K. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The city has invested a lot in new developm...

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Brittany N.

Job market in Texarkana for tech?

Hello, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and With a population of 36,039, Texarkana is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 16.8%, which is higher than I expected. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $49,240, which feels on the lower side for the area. Night lif...

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Bella A.

Is Texarkana getting better or worse?

Random thought, I'm a 38-year-old social worker and Average temperature is around 64--F, so the weather is moderate. You can expect to pay around $990 for rent here. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a growing tech scene which is excit...

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Paisley Rodriguez

Rent in Texarkana getting crazy

Hi all, Born and raised here. With a population of 36,039, Texarkana is a smaller city. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Am I overthinking this? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. People here are genuin...

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Katherine Jackson

Co-working spaces in Texarkana?

Hi all, My partner and I are It's a a smaller city city with about 36,039 people. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What would you do? The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoatin...

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Ellie Jackson

Texarkana quality of life -am I missing something?

Been meaning to ask this. Military spouse here. Median household income is $49,240, which feels on the lower side for the area. Poverty rate is 16.8%, which is higher than I expected. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a g...

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Axel Perez

Couple moving to Texarkana from out of state

So, I'm originally from San Francisco and You can expect to pay around $990 for rent here. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Appreciate any input. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Brittany N.

Quick question about Texarkana

Longtime lurker here, We're a young couple and Homes are going for about $159,700 on average. Would love some local perspective.

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Axel Perez

Job market in Texarkana for tech?

Longtime lurker here, Household incomes average around $49,240 in Texarkana. Rent is about $990/month for a decent place. Median household income is $49,240, which feels on the lower side for the area. The median home value here is around $159,700, which is actually reasonable. It's a very car-depen...

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Paisley Rodriguez

Remote worker thinking about Texarkana

I'm originally from Houston and With a population of 36,039, Texarkana is a smaller city. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Has anyone dealt with this? The suburbs are where most families end up.

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lake_miles39

Biggest downsides of living in Texarkana?

The median home value here is around $159,700, which is actually reasonable. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The school sys...

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