Neighborhood in Crane, Crane County

Living in Sandy Acres, Crane

D+

4th of 4areas in Crane
Overall score 27 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Crane overall: C

Sandy Acres is a neighborhood in Crane, TX, home to about 700 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 4 areas we score in Crane. It does best on cost of living and worst on getting around.

  • Affordable
  • Schools scores low (15 of 100)
  • Getting around scores low (6 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy1.2 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe1.1 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym1.1 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.7 mi
Childcare1.6 mi
Library1.1 mi

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

Population
690
Median rent
$880
Median home value
$203,000
Household income
$73,100
Average commute
34 min
Homes owned
73%
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What it's like to live in Sandy Acres

Sandy Acres is a neighborhood in Crane with about 700 residents, homes built around 1966, mostly owner-occupied (73%) and 22% of households with children.

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

Pros of living in Sandy Acres

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Sandy Acres

  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 34 minutes, against 30 for Crane as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail, wildfires and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Sandy Acres report card

Each grade compares Sandy Acres 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 2.8x income.

    94 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $73,100, 0% unemployed.

    52 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 D+

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    27 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 34 min, 0% work from home.

    6 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C

    18% have a bachelor’s degree.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    29% of adults uninsured.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C+

    73% of homes owner-occupied.

    50 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D-

    77% of homes have broadband.

    10 of 100 vs TX areas

Sandy Acres compared with Crane

Better than Crane

  • Vacant homes: 6.7%7 points lower than Crane (13%)
  • Unemployment rate: 0%4 points lower than Crane (3.6%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 18%3 points higher than Crane (15%)

Worse than Crane

  • Home value to income: 2.8x23% higher than Crane (2.3x)
  • Average commute: 34 min15% higher than Crane (30 min)
  • People below the poverty line: 19%5 points higher than Crane (15%)

Closest public schools

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

  • FCrane ElementaryElementary, Crane ISD1.1 mi
  • CCrane MiddleMiddle, Crane ISD1 mi
  • BCrane High SchoolHigh, Crane ISD1.1 mi

Cost of living in Sandy Acres

Median rent in Sandy Acres 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 $203,000, 23% higher than the Crane median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,223 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereCraneTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Crane$880$872$1,403
Median home value23% higher than Crane$203,000$164,900$283,800
Home value to income23% higher than Crane2.8x2.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent0%0%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them4 points lower than Crane73%77%63%
Vacant homes7 points lower than Crane6.7%13%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Crane196619721992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,223
Mortgage payment
$1,111
Property tax
$112
Median rent, for comparison
$880

Based on a $203,000 home in Sandy Acres, 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$73,100$73,150$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points lower than Crane0%3.6%5.3%
People below the poverty line5 points higher than Crane19%15%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher3 points higher than Crane18%15%34%
Average commute15% higher than Crane34 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 Sandy Acres

Under 1818%
18 to 3426%
35 to 6437%
65 and over19%
Race and ethnicity
White47%
Hispanic or Latino46%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race7.1%

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. 3D+Bosmans AdditionMedian rent $860

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D+WaldenBeaumont
  2. D+MidtownKilgore
  3. D+West Concho EstatesWest Odessa

Questions about Sandy Acres

Is Sandy Acres a good place to live?

Sandy Acres is a neighborhood in Crane, TX, home to about 700 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 4 areas we score in Crane. It does best on cost of living and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Sandy Acres?

Median rent in Sandy Acres is $880 a month, about the same as the Crane median. The median home is worth $203,000, 23% higher than the Crane median. A median home costs 2.8x the median household income, compared with 2.3x across Crane.

What schools serve Sandy Acres?

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 Sandy Acres 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.