Cost of living in the Texarkana Metro Area
3 counties across TX and AR. Population: 146,868.
Last updated May 22, 2026
Rent in the Texarkana Metro Area
Average rent across the Texarkana metro area, weighted by county population.
Source: HUD FMR + ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Income and earnings in the Texarkana Metro Area
Earnings data averaged across all 3 counties.
Source: ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Home values in the Texarkana Metro Area
Average home values and annual property tax across the metro.
Source: ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Energy costs in the Texarkana Metro Area
Residential electricity and natural gas estimates.
Source: EIA (state averages applied per county, weighted)
All 3 counties in the Texarkana Metro Area
The Texarkana metro area includes 3 counties across TX and AR. Sorted by population.
- Bowie County TX$2,705/moPop92,321 Rent$853/mo Income$59,295/yrBowie County TX 92,321 $853/mo $59,295/yr $2,705/mo
- Miller County AR$2,779/moPop42,588 Rent$853/mo Income$49,983/yrMiller County AR 42,588 $853/mo $49,983/yr $2,779/mo
- Little River County AR$2,511/moPop11,959 Rent$646/mo Income$52,241/yrLittle River County AR 11,959 $646/mo $52,241/yr $2,511/mo
Compare counties in the Texarkana Metro Area
Put two counties side by side to see how rent, taxes and everyday costs stack up across the metro.
Open comparison toolFrequently asked questions about the Texarkana Metro Area
Common questions about cost of living in the metro area.
What is the cost of living in the Texarkana Metro Area?
The estimated average cost of living in the Texarkana metro area is approximately $2,711 per month for a single person. This is a population-weighted average across the 3 counties that make up the metro area.
What is the average rent in the Texarkana Metro Area?
The average one-bedroom rent across the Texarkana metro area is $836 per month, based on HUD Fair Market Rent data weighted by county population.
What is the cheapest county in the Texarkana Metro Area?
Little River County, AR is the most affordable county in the Texarkana metro area at approximately $2,511 per month for a single person.
What is the most expensive county in the Texarkana Metro Area?
Miller County, AR is the most expensive county in the Texarkana metro area at approximately $2,779 per month for a single person.
How many counties are in the Texarkana Metro Area?
The Texarkana metro area covers 3 counties across TX and AR. The five largest by population are Bowie County, Miller County, Little River County.
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About this data
All figures come from official U.S. government sources. Metro-area averages are population-weighted across constituent counties using Census ACS population estimates.