Neighborhood in Andrews, Andrews County

Living in Andrews Heights, Andrews

C+

6th of 7areas in Andrews
Overall score 49 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Andrews overall: B

Andrews Heights is a neighborhood in Andrews, TX, home to about 2,400 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 7 areas we score in Andrews. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on education levels.

  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (12 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (10 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.2 mi
Pharmacy0.3 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.4 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library0.7 mi

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

Population
2,400
Median rent
$1,640
Median home value
$188,000
Household income
$67,900
Average commute
28 min
Homes owned
82%
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What it's like to live in Andrews Heights

Andrews Heights is a neighborhood in Andrews with about 2,400 residents, homes built around 1967, mostly owner-occupied (82%) and 64% of households with children.

Our grade for Andrews Heights is C+. That puts it 6th of 7 areas we grade in Andrews, a city that gets a B overall.

Pros of living in Andrews Heights

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.2 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.

Cons of living in Andrews Heights

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,640, 21% higher than the Andrews median.
  • Higher poverty. 35% of residents live below the poverty line, against 17% across Andrews.
  • Higher unemployment. 9.5% of the labor force is out of work, against 3.7% across Andrews.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 28 minutes, against 22 for Andrews as a whole.

Andrews Heights report card

Each grade compares Andrews Heights with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade C+

    Median rent $1,640, homes cost 2.8x income.

    55 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $67,900, 9.5% unemployed.

    12 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C+

    Nearby schools average 81 of 100 on the state rating.

    52 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 A

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 28 min, 2.5% work from home.

    30 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    12% have a bachelor’s degree.

    10 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    24% of adults uninsured.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A-

    82% of homes owner-occupied.

    84 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A-

    99% of homes have broadband.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

Andrews Heights compared with Andrews

Better than Andrews

  • Homes with broadband internet: 99%9 points higher than Andrews (90%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 82%5 points higher than Andrews (77%)
  • Vacant homes: 0%3 points lower than Andrews (2.8%)

Worse than Andrews

  • People below the poverty line: 35%18 points higher than Andrews (17%)
  • Average commute: 28 min30% higher than Andrews (22 min)
  • Median rent: $1,64021% higher than Andrews ($1,350)

Closest public schools

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

  • CClearfork ElementaryElementary, Andrews ISD0.5 mi
  • CAndrews MiddleMiddle, Andrews ISD0.3 mi
  • BAndrews High SchoolHigh, Andrews ISD0.8 mi

Cost of living in Andrews Heights

Median rent in Andrews Heights is $1,640 a month, 21% higher than the Andrews median. A household would need about $66,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $188,000, 4% lower than the Andrews median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,262 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAndrewsTexas
Median rent21% higher than Andrews$1,640$1,350$1,403
Median home value4% lower than Andrews$188,000$196,300$283,800
Home value to income4% higher than Andrews2.8x2.7x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent7 points higher than Andrews48%42%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them5 points higher than Andrews82%77%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than Andrews0%2.8%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Andrews196719761992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,262
Mortgage payment
$1,029
Property tax
$232
Median rent, for comparison
$1,640

Based on a $188,000 home in Andrews Heights, 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 income8% lower than Andrews$67,900$73,690$78,476
Unemployment rate6 points higher than Andrews9.5%3.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line18 points higher than Andrews35%17%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher7 points lower than Andrews12%19%34%
Average commute30% higher than Andrews28 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Andrews2.5%3.2%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Andrews0.4%0.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet9 points higher than Andrews99%90%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in Andrews Heights

Under 1833%
18 to 3427%
35 to 6435%
65 and over5.5%
Race and ethnicity
White45%
Hispanic or Latino51%
Black0.1%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race3.6%

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. 5C+A-H-UMedian rent $1,390
  6. 7D-White-SouthwestMedian rent $1,630

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. C+West ChannelviewChannelview
  2. C+MontecruzMission
  3. C-Pecan CrossingLa Porte

Questions about Andrews Heights

Is Andrews Heights a good place to live?

Andrews Heights is a neighborhood in Andrews, TX, home to about 2,400 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 7 areas we score in Andrews. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Andrews Heights?

Renters in Andrews Heights pay a median of $1,640 a month, 21% higher than the Andrews median. The median home is worth $188,000, 4% lower than the Andrews median. A median home costs 2.8x the median household income, compared with 2.7x across Andrews.

What schools serve Andrews Heights?

The closest rated public schools are Clearfork Elementary (elementary, rated C), 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 Andrews Heights 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.