Neighborhood in Crane, Crane County
Living in Park Addition, Crane
1st of 4areas in Crane
Overall score 45 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Crane overall: C
Park Addition is a neighborhood in Crane, TX, home to about 1,700 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 4 areas we score in Crane. It does best on cost of living and worst on education levels.
- Affordable
- Short commutes
- Schools scores low (15 of 100)
- Education levels scores low (1 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 1.1 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.4 mi |
| Park | 0.4 mi |
| Cafe | 0.3 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.1 mi |
| Gym | 0.3 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.9 mi |
| Childcare | 0.4 mi |
| Library | 0.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 1,680
- Median rent
- $880
- Median home value
- $129,000
- Household income
- $50,200
- Average commute
- 16 min
- Homes owned
- 94%
What it's like to live in Park Addition
Park Addition is a neighborhood in Crane with about 1,700 residents, homes built around 1983, mostly owner-occupied (94%) and 42% of households with children.
Our grade for Park Addition is C. That puts it 1st of 4 areas we grade in Crane, a city that gets a C overall.
Pros of living in Park Addition
- Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.
Cons of living in Park Addition
- 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.
Park Addition report card
Each grade compares Park 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 $880, homes cost 2.6x income.
83 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade C+
Median household income $50,200, 0% unemployed.
50 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade D-
Nearby schools average 71 of 100 on the state rating.
15 of 100 vs TX areasSafety: no grade
Citywide, 269 violent crimes per 100k, 269 property crimes per 100k.
No score vs TX areasErrands and things to do: grade C+
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
49 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade B
Average commute 16 min, 0% work from home.
64 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade F
3.6% have a bachelor’s degree.
1 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade D-
29% of adults uninsured.
13 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade B+
94% of homes owner-occupied.
76 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade D
82% of homes have broadband.
18 of 100 vs TX areas
Park Addition compared with Crane
Better than Crane
- Average commute: 16 min46% lower than Crane (30 min)
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 94%16 points higher than Crane (77%)
- Vacant homes: 7.0%6 points lower than Crane (13%)
Worse than Crane
- Median household income: $50,20031% lower than Crane ($73,150)
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 3.6%11 points lower than Crane (15%)
- Home value to income: 2.6x14% higher than Crane (2.3x)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- FCrane ElementaryElementary, Crane ISD0.5 mi
- CCrane MiddleMiddle, Crane ISD0.7 mi
- BCrane High SchoolHigh, Crane ISD0.6 mi
Cost of living in Park Addition
Median rent in Park Addition is $880 a month, about the same as the Crane median. A household would need about $35,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $129,000, 22% lower than the Crane median, which means a monthly payment of about $818 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Crane | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rentAbout the same as Crane | $880 | $872 | $1,403 |
| Median home value22% lower than Crane | $129,000 | $164,900 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income14% higher than Crane | 2.6x | 2.3x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent | 43% | 0% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them16 points higher than Crane | 94% | 77% | 63% |
| Vacant homes6 points lower than Crane | 7.0% | 13% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Crane | 1983 | 1972 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $706
- Property tax
- $112
- Median rent, for comparison
- $880
Based on a $129,000 home in Park 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
| Measure | Here | Crane | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income31% lower than Crane | $50,200 | $73,150 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate4 points lower than Crane | 0% | 3.6% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line5 points lower than Crane | 10% | 15% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher11 points lower than Crane | 3.6% | 15% | 34% |
| Average commute46% lower than Crane | 16 min | 30 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home | 0% | 0% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit | 0% | 0% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Crane | 82% | 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 Park Addition
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Other neighborhoods in Crane
- 2CThomas AdditionMedian rent $880
- 3D+Bosmans AdditionMedian rent $860
- 4D+Sandy AcresMedian rent $880
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- D+AndersonOdessa
- C+Angelo HeightsSan Angelo
- CRanchland HillsMidland
Questions about Park Addition
Is Park Addition a good place to live?
Park Addition is a neighborhood in Crane, TX, home to about 1,700 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st 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 Park Addition?
Renters in Park Addition pay a median of $880 a month, about the same as the Crane median. The median home is worth $129,000, 22% lower than the Crane median. A median home costs 2.6x the median household income, compared with 2.3x across Crane.
What schools serve Park 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 Park 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.