Neighborhood in Andrews, Andrews County

Living in A-H-U, Andrews

C+

5th of 7areas in Andrews
Overall score 50 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Andrews overall: B

A-H-U is a neighborhood in Andrews, TX, home to about 2,100 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 7 areas we score in Andrews. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.

  • Affordable
  • Lots of parks
  • Health scores low (10 of 100)
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurantunder 0.1 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.7 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library0.4 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
2,070
Median rent
$1,390
Median home value
$143,000
Household income
$80,200
Average commute
23 min
Homes owned
63%
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What it's like to live in A-H-U

A-H-U is a neighborhood in Andrews with about 2,100 residents, homes built around 1978, a mix of owners and renters and 33% of households with children.

It grades C+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 5th of 7 areas in Andrews, which grades B overall.

Pros of living in A-H-U

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in A-H-U

  • Higher unemployment. 7.2% of the labor force is out of work, against 3.7% across Andrews.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail, wildfires and strong wind as very high in this part of town.

A-H-U report card

Each grade compares A-H-U with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade A-

    Median rent $1,390, homes cost 1.8x income.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $80,200, 7.2% unemployed.

    30 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C-

    Nearby schools average 77 of 100 on the state rating.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 219 violent crimes per 100k, 787 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade B

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    68 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B-

    Average commute 23 min, 4.2% work from home.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D

    20% have a bachelor’s degree.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    31% of adults uninsured.

    10 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C+

    63% of homes owner-occupied.

    50 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    89% of homes have broadband.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

A-H-U compared with Andrews

Better than Andrews

  • Home value to income: 1.8x33% lower than Andrews (2.7x)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 30%12 points lower than Andrews (42%)
  • Median household income: $80,2009% higher than Andrews ($73,690)

Worse than Andrews

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 63%14 points lower than Andrews (77%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 31%5 points higher than Andrews (26%)
  • Unemployment rate: 7.2%3 points higher than Andrews (3.7%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • DUnderwood ElementaryElementary, Andrews ISD0.2 mi
  • CAndrews MiddleMiddle, Andrews ISD0.5 mi
  • BAndrews High SchoolHigh, Andrews ISD1 mi

Cost of living in A-H-U

Median rent in A-H-U is $1,390 a month, about the same as the Andrews median. A household would need about $56,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $143,000, 27% lower than the Andrews median, which means a monthly payment of about $962 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAndrewsTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Andrews$1,390$1,350$1,403
Median home value27% lower than Andrews$143,000$196,300$283,800
Home value to income33% lower than Andrews1.8x2.7x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent12 points lower than Andrews30%42%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them14 points lower than Andrews63%77%63%
Vacant homes2 points higher than Andrews4.3%2.8%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Andrews197819761992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$962
Mortgage payment
$783
Property tax
$179
Median rent, for comparison
$1,390

Based on a $143,000 home in A-H-U, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereAndrewsTexas
Median household income9% higher than Andrews$80,200$73,690$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points higher than Andrews7.2%3.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points lower than Andrews14%17%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher1 points higher than Andrews20%19%34%
Average commute7% higher than Andrews23 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Andrews4.2%3.2%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Andrews0.7%0.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Andrews89%90%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingVery low
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in A-H-U

Under 1828%
18 to 3418%
35 to 6444%
65 and over9.8%
Race and ethnicity
White38%
Hispanic or Latino53%
Black8.5%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0.2%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Andrews

  1. 1B+Devonian HeightsMedian rent $1,420
  2. 2BRogersMedian rent $1,420
  3. 3BDuncanMedian rent $1,420
  4. 4C+WilsonMedian rent $1,020
  5. 6C+Andrews HeightsMedian rent $1,640
  6. 7D-White-SouthwestMedian rent $1,630

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. C-W B Reinmiller HouseWaxahachie
  2. C-East BeaumontBeaumont
  3. CHolland EstatesMission

Questions about A-H-U

Is A-H-U a good place to live?

A-H-U is a neighborhood in Andrews, TX, home to about 2,100 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 7 areas we score in Andrews. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in A-H-U?

Median rent in A-H-U is $1,390 a month, about the same as the Andrews median. The median home is worth $143,000, 27% lower than the Andrews median. A median home costs 1.8x the median household income, compared with 2.7x across Andrews.

What schools serve A-H-U?

The closest rated public schools are Underwood Elementary (elementary, rated D), Andrews Middle (middle, rated C) and Andrews High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 1 Census block group closest to the A-H-U name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.