Neighborhood in Big Spring, Howard County

Living in Edwards Heights, Big Spring

D+

6th of 11areas in Big Spring
Overall score 26 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Big Spring overall: D-

Edwards Heights is a neighborhood in Big Spring, TX, home to about 1,600 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 11 areas we score in Big Spring. It does best on getting around and worst on internet access.

  • Short commutes
  • Education levels scores low (9 of 100)
  • Health scores low (15 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.5 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library0.9 mi

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

Population
1,650
Median rent
$1,010
Median home value
$207,000
Household income
$44,200
Average commute
16 min
Homes owned
29%
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What it's like to live in Edwards Heights

Edwards Heights is a neighborhood in Big Spring with about 1,700 residents, homes built around 1973, mostly rented (71% of homes) and 15% of households with children.

Our grade for Edwards Heights is D+. That puts it 6th of 11 areas we grade in Big Spring, a city that gets a D- overall.

Pros of living in Edwards Heights

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.7 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Edwards Heights

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

Edwards Heights report card

Each grade compares Edwards 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 $1,010, homes cost 4.7x income.

    47 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C-

    Median household income $44,200, 0% unemployed.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C

    Nearby schools average 80 of 100 on the state rating.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 860 violent crimes per 100k, 2,448 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 16 min, 12% work from home.

    64 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    10% have a bachelor’s degree.

    9 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    22% of adults uninsured.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    29% of homes owner-occupied.

    9 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D-

    75% of homes have broadband.

    8 of 100 vs TX areas

Edwards Heights compared with Big Spring

Better than Big Spring

  • Average commute: 16 min24% lower than Big Spring (21 min)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 22%7 points lower than Big Spring (29%)
  • Unemployment rate: 0%7 points lower than Big Spring (6.6%)

Worse than Big Spring

  • Home value to income: 4.7x126% higher than Big Spring (2.1x)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 29%36 points lower than Big Spring (65%)
  • Median household income: $44,20035% lower than Big Spring ($67,581)

Closest public schools

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

  • BWashington ElementaryElementary, Big Spring ISD1.4 mi
  • CBig Spring IntermediateMiddle, Big Spring ISD0.3 mi
  • CBig Spring High SchoolHigh, Big Spring ISD0.9 mi

Cost of living in Edwards Heights

Median rent in Edwards Heights is $1,010 a month, about the same as the Big Spring median. A household would need about $40,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $207,000, 48% higher than the Big Spring median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,303 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereBig SpringTexas
Median rent4% lower than Big Spring$1,010$1,050$1,403
Median home value48% higher than Big Spring$207,000$140,200$283,800
Home value to income126% higher than Big Spring4.7x2.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent4 points higher than Big Spring57%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them36 points lower than Big Spring29%65%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Big Spring13%13%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Big Spring197319631992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,303
Mortgage payment
$1,133
Property tax
$170
Median rent, for comparison
$1,010

Based on a $207,000 home in Edwards 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

MeasureHereBig SpringTexas
Median household income35% lower than Big Spring$44,200$67,581$78,476
Unemployment rate7 points lower than Big Spring0%6.6%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Big Spring16%17%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher2 points lower than Big Spring10%13%34%
Average commute24% lower than Big Spring16 min21 min27 min
Workers who work from home9 points higher than Big Spring12%3.1%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Big Spring0%1.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet12 points lower than Big Spring75%87%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in Edwards Heights

Under 1812%
18 to 3431%
35 to 6433%
65 and over24%
Race and ethnicity
White53%
Hispanic or Latino41%
Black0.4%
Asian5.5%
Other or more than one race0.7%

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

Other neighborhoods in Big Spring

  1. 1B+Northeast Big SpringMedian rent $1,390
  2. 2B-East Big SpringMedian rent $1,330
  3. 3B-Indian HillsMedian rent $930
  4. 4C+Central Big SpringMedian rent $1,400
  5. 5CBrennardMedian rent $1,100
  6. 7DNorthwest Big SpringMedian rent $950
  7. 8DRiceMedian rent $800
  8. 9DWasson PlaceMedian rent $1,460

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D+Sundance Apartment HomesHarlingen
  2. D+Hamlin's WoodlandHouston
  3. D+Saddlewood ApartmentsBryan

Questions about Edwards Heights

Is Edwards Heights a good place to live?

Edwards Heights is a neighborhood in Big Spring, TX, home to about 1,600 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 11 areas we score in Big Spring. It does best on getting around and worst on internet access.

How much does it cost to live in Edwards Heights?

Renters in Edwards Heights pay a median of $1,010 a month, 4% lower than the Big Spring median. The median home is worth $207,000, 48% higher than the Big Spring median. A median home costs 4.7x the median household income, compared with 2.1x across Big Spring.

What schools serve Edwards Heights?

The closest rated public schools are Washington Elementary (elementary, rated B), Big Spring Intermediate (middle, rated C) and Big Spring High School (high, rated C). 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 Edwards 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.