Neighborhood in Andrews, Andrews County

Living in Devonian Heights, Andrews

B+

1st of 7areas in Andrews
Overall score 75 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Andrews overall: B

Devonian Heights is a neighborhood in Andrews, TX, home to about 2,300 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 7 areas we score in Andrews. It does best on home ownership and worst on health.

  • Short commutes
  • Health scores low (19 of 100)
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.8 mi
Pharmacy0.9 mi
Park0.8 mi
Cafe0.8 mi
Restaurant0.7 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.0 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library1.1 mi

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

Population
2,290
Median rent
$1,420
Median home value
$218,000
Household income
$79,600
Average commute
18 min
Homes owned
83%
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What it's like to live in Devonian Heights

Devonian Heights is a neighborhood in Andrews with about 2,300 residents, older homes (median year built 1965), mostly owner-occupied (83%) and 46% of households with children.

Our grade for Devonian Heights is B+. That puts it 1st of 7 areas we grade in Andrews, a city that gets a B overall.

Pros of living in Devonian Heights

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in Devonian Heights

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail, wildfires and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Devonian Heights report card

Each grade compares Devonian 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 B-

    Median rent $1,420, homes cost 2.7x income.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $79,600, 0% unemployed.

    59 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 C+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B-

    Average commute 18 min, 2.1% work from home.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    36% have a bachelor’s degree.

    67 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    24% of adults uninsured.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A-

    83% of homes owner-occupied.

    85 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    98% of homes have broadband.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

Devonian Heights compared with Andrews

Better than Andrews

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 36%17 points higher than Andrews (19%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 98%8 points higher than Andrews (90%)
  • Average commute: 18 min16% lower than Andrews (22 min)

Worse than Andrews

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 53%11 points higher than Andrews (42%)
  • Median rent: $1,4205% higher than Andrews ($1,350)

Closest public schools

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

  • CDevonian ElementaryElementary, Andrews ISD0.3 mi
  • CAndrews MiddleMiddle, Andrews ISD0.8 mi
  • BAndrews High SchoolHigh, Andrews ISD0.2 mi

Cost of living in Devonian Heights

Median rent in Devonian Heights is $1,420 a month, 5% higher than the Andrews median. A household would need about $57,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $218,000, 11% higher than the Andrews median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,426 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAndrewsTexas
Median rent5% higher than Andrews$1,420$1,350$1,403
Median home value11% higher than Andrews$218,000$196,300$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as Andrews2.7x2.7x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent11 points higher than Andrews53%42%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them6 points higher than Andrews83%77%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than Andrews0%2.8%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Andrews196519761992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,426
Mortgage payment
$1,193
Property tax
$232
Median rent, for comparison
$1,420

Based on a $218,000 home in Devonian 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% higher than Andrews$79,600$73,690$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points lower than Andrews0%3.7%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Andrews16%17%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher17 points higher than Andrews36%19%34%
Average commute16% lower than Andrews18 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from home1 points lower than Andrews2.1%3.2%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Andrews0%0.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet8 points higher than Andrews98%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 Devonian Heights

Under 1835%
18 to 3430%
35 to 6425%
65 and over10%
Race and ethnicity
White62%
Hispanic or Latino35%
Black0%
Asian2.5%
Other or more than one race1.1%

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

Other neighborhoods in Andrews

  1. 2BRogersMedian rent $1,420
  2. 3BDuncanMedian rent $1,420
  3. 4C+WilsonMedian rent $1,020
  4. 5C+A-H-UMedian rent $1,390
  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. A-WoodshoreLake Jackson
  2. B-The Creeks at Round RockRound Rock
  3. C+Crestmont PlaceStafford

Questions about Devonian Heights

Is Devonian Heights a good place to live?

Devonian Heights is a neighborhood in Andrews, TX, home to about 2,300 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 7 areas we score in Andrews. It does best on home ownership and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Devonian Heights?

Renters in Devonian Heights pay a median of $1,420 a month, 5% higher than the Andrews median. The median home is worth $218,000, 11% higher than the Andrews median. A median home costs 2.7x the median household income, compared with 2.7x across Andrews.

What schools serve Devonian Heights?

The closest rated public schools are Devonian 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 2 Census block groups closest to the Devonian 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.