Neighborhood in Crane, Crane County

Living in Bosmans Addition, Crane

D+

3rd of 4areas in Crane
Overall score 29 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Crane overall: C

Bosmans Addition is a neighborhood in Crane, TX, home to about 1,000 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 4 areas we score in Crane. It does best on cost of living and worst on education levels.

  • Affordable
  • Lots of parks
  • Schools scores low (15 of 100)
  • Getting around scores low (13 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.3 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gymunder 0.1 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.3 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library0.3 mi

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

Population
980
Median rent
$860
Median home value
$174,000
Household income
$72,300
Average commute
29 min
Homes owned
71%
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What it's like to live in Bosmans Addition

Bosmans Addition is a neighborhood in Crane with about 1,000 residents, older homes (median year built 1961), mostly owner-occupied (71%) and 47% of households with children.

It grades D+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 3rd of 4 areas in Crane, which grades C overall.

Pros of living in Bosmans Addition

  • 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 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Bosmans Addition

  • Higher unemployment. 9.4% of the labor force is out of work, against 3.6% across Crane.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail, wildfires and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Bosmans Addition report card

Each grade compares Bosmans Addition 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 $860, homes cost 2.4x income.

    97 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $72,300, 9.4% unemployed.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D-

    Nearby schools average 71 of 100 on the state rating.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 269 violent crimes per 100k, 269 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.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 29 min, 0% work from home.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    9.1% have a bachelor’s degree.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    29% of adults uninsured.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    71% of homes owner-occupied.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D-

    77% of homes have broadband.

    10 of 100 vs TX areas

Bosmans Addition compared with Crane

Better than Crane

  • People below the poverty line: 2.6%12 points lower than Crane (15%)
  • Vacant homes: 11%3 points lower than Crane (13%)

Worse than Crane

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 71%7 points lower than Crane (77%)
  • Unemployment rate: 9.4%6 points higher than Crane (3.6%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 9.1%6 points lower than Crane (15%)

Closest public schools

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

  • FCrane ElementaryElementary, Crane ISD0.2 mi
  • CCrane MiddleMiddle, Crane ISD0.1 mi
  • BCrane High SchoolHigh, Crane ISD0.1 mi

Cost of living in Bosmans Addition

Median rent in Bosmans Addition is $860 a month, about the same as the Crane median. A household would need about $34,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $174,000, 6% higher than the Crane median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,065 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereCraneTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Crane$860$872$1,403
Median home value6% higher than Crane$174,000$164,900$283,800
Home value to income7% higher than Crane2.4x2.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent0%0%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them7 points lower than Crane71%77%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than Crane11%13%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Crane196119721992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,065
Mortgage payment
$952
Property tax
$112
Median rent, for comparison
$860

Based on a $174,000 home in Bosmans Addition, 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

MeasureHereCraneTexas
Median household incomeAbout the same as Crane$72,300$73,150$78,476
Unemployment rate6 points higher than Crane9.4%3.6%5.3%
People below the poverty line12 points lower than Crane2.6%15%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher6 points lower than Crane9.1%15%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Crane29 min30 min27 min
Workers who work from home0%0%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit0%0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points lower than Crane77%79%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

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

Who lives in Bosmans Addition

Under 1830%
18 to 3432%
35 to 6428%
65 and over10%
Race and ethnicity
White7.6%
Hispanic or Latino87%
Black4.9%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0.1%

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

Other neighborhoods in Crane

  1. 1CPark AdditionMedian rent $880
  2. 2CThomas AdditionMedian rent $880
  3. 4D+Sandy AcresMedian rent $880

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D+Northwest FreeportFreeport
  2. D-South Grove Street ColoniaUvalde
  3. D+Kennedy HeightsOdessa

Questions about Bosmans Addition

Is Bosmans Addition a good place to live?

Bosmans Addition is a neighborhood in Crane, TX, home to about 1,000 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 4 areas we score in Crane. It does best on cost of living and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Bosmans Addition?

Median rent in Bosmans Addition is $860 a month, about the same as the Crane median. The median home is worth $174,000, 6% higher than the Crane median. A median home costs 2.4x the median household income, compared with 2.3x across Crane.

What schools serve Bosmans Addition?

The closest rated public schools are Crane Elementary (elementary, rated F), Crane Middle (middle, rated C) and Crane 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 Bosmans Addition 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.