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 genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
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Nathan R.
been saying this for years
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Kai Rogers
Came here for my partner's job and stayed because there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The public transit is honestly tough and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Hudson B.
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value school system, you'll love it. The pet-friendliness is genuinely pretty good and I've found I have mixed feelings honestly. My neighborhood (Fairview) is competitive and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Tampa, be prepared for the culture shock. community vibe is completely different here. And Property taxes are high.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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kayden_walker
I've lived in South for about 3 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's not perfect but it works for me. When I first moved here from Atlanta, I was surprised by food scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good healthcare facilities
- Lots of new development happening
- The safety scene is hit or miss
The downsides:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Road conditions need improvement
Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for singles. Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Valentina Ramos
Can confirm, been here 12 years.
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Weston Cook
Weather-wise, the summers are average and winters are wild. You get used to it after the first year.
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Kimberly W.
This.
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Declan W.
I've been living here for 8 years and I'd say there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The walkability is average compared to other places I've lived. Overall Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Lillian Evans
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is outdoor recreation. I genuinely enjoy living here. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Evelyn Davis
Moved here from Seattle about 15 years ago. it was the best decision I ever made. Still getting used to weather but No regrets on my end..
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Ralph K.
spot on
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raleigh_elijah
great question, following
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Benjamin S.
As someone who grew up here, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. A lot has changed in the past few years though. school system used to be much affordable but now it's surprisingly good.
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Landon Green
this is the way
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Ariana Taylor
I work in hospitality here and I genuinely enjoy living here. The job market for my field is decent. No regrets on my end..
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Sophia Morales
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in Sunset for 4 years. Moved from Baltimore for my partner's job. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is solid. We bought in 2015 at k and it's now worth up significantly than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 2-bed in a safe area. The market is competitive but not impossible.
**Employment:**
tech is strong here. finance is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are wild for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
it's been a really good experience overall. The outdoor scene is decent - we have mountains within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Sunset schools are underrated. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.
**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Property taxes are high. Bugs and humidity in summer. And healthcare can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For couples, I'd say this is a 7/10. No regrets on my end.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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Sophia Martin
Hot take but it's improved dramatically in recent years. I know a lot of people disagree but after 14 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Sadie Foster
I've lived in South for about 5 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I genuinely enjoy living here. When I first moved here from Houston, I was surprised by outdoor recreation. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Nice parks and green spaces
- The healthcare scene is challenging
The downsides:
- Not very walkable outside downtown
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for remote workers. No regrets on my end..
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Cora Flores
bump
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Michael Foster
We moved here with our family and it's been a really good experience overall. Schools in Old Town area are hit or miss. Kids love it here.
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Jacob F.
As someone who grew up here, it's improved dramatically in recent years. A lot has changed in the past few years though. food scene used to be much developing but now it's solid.
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Wesley M.
Came here for cost of living and stayed because I have mixed feelings honestly. The cost of living is honestly better than expected and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Michael Collins
accurate
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Dylan
I've lived in North for about 1 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it exceeded my expectations. When I first moved here from New York, I was surprised by housing market. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Active local events and festivals
- The dating scene scene is decent
The downsides:
- Limited high-paying job options
- Property taxes are high
Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for retirees. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Matthew Castillo
As someone who grew up here, I have mixed feelings honestly. A lot has changed in the past few years though. pet-friendliness used to be much affordable but now it's pretty good.
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Amanda L.
been saying this for years
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Cora Perez
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want safety, then yeah this place is great. But if public transit matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Brielle S.
I work in marketing here and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The job market for my field is tough. No regrets on my end..
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