The Texarkana, TX Metropolitan Area is known for its vibrant culture and attractions. It ranks highly in many bestplaces rankings, including desirability, livability, cost of living, diversity, health care, education and job market. The area is ranked 11th in the state of Texas for its overall desirability score. It has an excellent livability score of 68 out of 100 that places it ahead of many other nearby metropolitan areas. Additionally, the area boasts a below-average cost of living with local housing costs only 2% above the national average. Residents can also enjoy diverse communities with 21% identifying as Hispanic or Latino and 15% as African American according to the latest census estimates. Moreover, the area offers high quality healthcare with 16 hospitals in the region providing excellent medical care. Finally, education is readily accessible with three major universities and several community colleges located nearby. With all these factors combined, it is no wonder why this Metro Area is such an attractive place to live.
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