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Texarkana, Texas

city · Bowie County

At a glance

35,992
Population
$171,500
Median home value (all homes)
43% below U.S. median
$206,981
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,010/mo
Median rent
25% below U.S. median
$50,573
Median household income
36% below U.S. median
14.7 min
Average commute
83.4%
Homes with broadband
68.49%
Locations with fiber available
5.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 85 — 15% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing26% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities0% below
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost52% below
For business: Texas is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college6 mi
Nearest community college2 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates90.6%
College graduates27.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Texarkana Economic Development
Texarkana Economic Development describes the City of Texarkana's regional economic development strategy, highlighting Texarkana as a regional hub for a 17-county trade area across Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana, with access to highways, rail infrastructure, and a skilled workforce to support business growth.
state Office of the Governor (Texas)
Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) markets Texas as the premier destination for business and provides information to help businesses explore opportunities in Texas. It supports the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism in promoting Texas as a premier destination for business.
state Texas Economic Development
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office offers resources for Texas businesses, communities and residents, as well as those looking to do business in Texas. Our office publishes in-depth reports on the economy of Texas and the state’s targeted growth industries. We also offer a number of events throughout the year, covering a wide range of business-related topics—everything from getting started in the state to growing your business internationally.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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