Neighborhood in Kermit, Winkler County
Living in Vest Addition, Kermit
1st of 5areas in Kermit
Overall score 63 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Kermit overall: C-
Vest Addition is a neighborhood in Kermit, TX, home to about 800 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 5 areas we score in Kermit. It does best on cost of living and worst on getting around.
- Affordable
- Well connected
- Lots of parks
- Schools scores low (11 of 100)
- Getting around scores low (6 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 1.1 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.5 mi |
| Park | 0.2 mi |
| Cafe | 0.5 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.2 mi |
| Gym | 0.5 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.5 mi |
| Childcare | 1.0 mi |
| Library | 0.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 760
- Median rent
- No data
- Median home value
- $211,000
- Household income
- $117,000
- Average commute
- 34 min
- Homes owned
- 100%
What it's like to live in Vest Addition
Vest Addition is a neighborhood in Kermit with about 800 residents, homes built around 1977, mostly owner-occupied (100%) and 58% of households with children.
Our grade for Vest Addition is B-. That puts it 1st of 5 areas we grade in Kermit, a city that gets a C- overall.
Pros of living in Vest Addition
- Higher incomes. The median household earns $117,000, 44% higher than the Kermit median.
- Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.
Cons of living in Vest 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.
Vest Addition report card
Each grade compares Vest 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+
Homes cost 1.8x income.
99 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade A+
Median household income $117,000, 0% unemployed.
95 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade D-
Nearby schools average 70 of 100 on the state rating.
11 of 100 vs TX areasSafety: no grade
Citywide, 154 violent crimes per 100k, 515 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.
44 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade F
Average commute 34 min, 0% work from home.
6 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade D-
15% have a bachelor’s degree.
9 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade D
28% of adults uninsured.
18 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade B+
100% of homes owner-occupied.
77 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade A
100% of homes have broadband.
91 of 100 vs TX areas
Vest Addition compared with Kermit
Better than Kermit
- Median household income: $117,00044% higher than Kermit ($81,170)
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 100%15 points higher than Kermit (85%)
- People below the poverty line: 2.2%15 points lower than Kermit (17%)
Worse than Kermit
- Average commute: 34 min9% higher than Kermit (31 min)
- Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0%2 points lower than Kermit (1.8%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- FKermit ElementaryElementary, Kermit ISD1.4 mi
- DKermit Junior HighMiddle, Kermit ISD0.8 mi
- BKermit High SchoolHigh, Kermit ISD0.8 mi
Cost of living in Vest Addition
The median home is worth $211,000, 39% higher than the Kermit median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,253 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Kermit | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value39% higher than Kermit | $211,000 | $151,600 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income3% lower than Kermit | 1.8x | 1.9x | 3.6x |
| Homes owned by the people living in them15 points higher than Kermit | 100% | 85% | 63% |
| Vacant homes7 points lower than Kermit | 9.6% | 17% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Kermit | 1977 | 1968 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $1,155
- Property tax
- $98
Based on a $211,000 home in Vest 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 | Kermit | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income44% higher than Kermit | $117,000 | $81,170 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate4 points lower than Kermit | 0% | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line15 points lower than Kermit | 2.2% | 17% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher8 points higher than Kermit | 15% | 8.0% | 34% |
| Average commute9% higher than Kermit | 34 min | 31 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Kermit | 0% | 0.4% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Kermit | 0% | 1.8% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet11 points higher than Kermit | 100% | 89% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingVery low
- HurricanesLow
- TornadoesModerate
- HailVery high
- Heat wavesHigh
- WildfiresVery high
- Winter stormsVery high
- Strong windVery high
Who lives in Vest Addition
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Other neighborhoods in Kermit
- 2CUnderwood AdditionMedian rent $910
- 3C-Walton AdditionMedian rent $910
- 4DKermit HeightsMedian rent $930
- 5D-Kermit Original TownMedian rent $1,140
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- B+Olympic VillageHouston
- B+ParkMonahans
- B+Clyde A Pool 2 Acre TractsOdessa
Questions about Vest Addition
Is Vest Addition a good place to live?
Vest Addition is a neighborhood in Kermit, TX, home to about 800 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 5 areas we score in Kermit. It does best on cost of living and worst on getting around.
How much does it cost to live in Vest Addition?
The median home is worth $211,000, 39% higher than the Kermit median. A median home costs 1.8x the median household income, compared with 1.9x across Kermit.
What schools serve Vest Addition?
The closest rated public schools are Kermit Elementary (elementary, rated F), Kermit Junior High (middle, rated D) and Kermit 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 Vest 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.