Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
18%
Texarkana, AR
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$727
Population
30,136
Renter Mix
48% Rent
Soak in this border town’s rich history
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Welcoming
Texarkana is a city named after three states—Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana. Situated in southwestern Arkansas, Texarkana borders the Texas State Line along with its twin city—Texarkana, Texas. Texarkana is home to the only U.S. Post Office located in two states. Texarkana residents enjoy a host of historic treasures, recreational opportunities, and small-town charm. Numerous museums populate the quaint downtown area, including the Lindsey Railroad Museum and Four States Auto Museum. Fishing is a community favorite in Texarkana, with plenty of area ponds, creeks, and lakes to choose from. Holiday Springs Water Park and Hobo Jungle Park provide ample options for outdoor fun in Texarkana as well. Getting around from Texarkana is easy with access to I-30, I-49, and Texarkana Regional Airport.
Explore the City
You can learn a lot about the Texarkana area by visiting the Museum of Regional History.
Come out to Bobby Ferguson Park and try your fishings skills.
You can find some luxurious One-Story Traditional homes in Texarkana.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$42,083
Average: $59,367
Education
4,505
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
12,293
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Texarkana has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
48%
Non-Renters
52%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Texarkana, AR is $600 for a studio, $727 for one bedroom, $885 for two bedrooms, and $1,054 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Texarkana has increased by 3.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$727/month
651 Sq Ft
House
$1,899/month
1,309 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Texarkana, AR is 9.1% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Texarkana is 27.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $600 - $1,054. You can expect to pay 5.7% less for groceries, 5.3% less for utilities, and 3.7% less for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Texarkana, AR is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
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Schools
Genoa Central Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
352 Students
Public
Grades K-5
293 Students
North Heights Community School
Public
Grades K-5
287 Students
Public
Grades K-5
239 Students
Edward D. Trice Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
461 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
308 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
806 Students
Public
Grades 6
674 Students
Public
Grades 7-8
549 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
126 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
238 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,075 Students
Premier High School of Texarkana
Public
Grades 9-12
68 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
126 Students
Texarkana Area Vocational Center
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Kidtopia Park
- Spring Lake Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Texarkana Regional-Webb Field
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.