Neighborhood in Kermit, Winkler County

Living in Walton Addition, Kermit

C-

3rd of 5areas in Kermit
Overall score 36 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Kermit overall: C-

Walton Addition is a neighborhood in Kermit, TX, home to about 600 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 5 areas we score in Kermit. It does best on cost of living and worst on education levels.

  • Affordable
  • Lots of parks
  • Schools scores low (11 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (1 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Parkunder 0.1 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.4 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library0.4 mi

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

Population
630
Median rent
$910
Median home value
$115,000
Household income
$94,700
Average commute
24 min
Homes owned
84%
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What it's like to live in Walton Addition

Walton Addition is a neighborhood in Kermit with about 600 residents, older homes (median year built 1961), mostly owner-occupied (84%) and 22% of households with children.

It grades C- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 3rd of 5 areas in Kermit, which grades C- overall.

Pros of living in Walton Addition

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $910, 15% lower than the Kermit median.
  • 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 under 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Walton Addition

  • Higher unemployment. 9.6% of the labor force is out of work, against 4.0% across Kermit.
  • 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.

Walton Addition report card

Each grade compares Walton 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 $910, homes cost 1.2x income.

    86 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C-

    Median household income $94,700, 9.6% unemployed.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D-

    Nearby schools average 70 of 100 on the state rating.

    11 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 154 violent crimes per 100k, 515 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.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C+

    Average commute 24 min, 0% work from home.

    55 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    5.7% have a bachelor’s degree.

    1 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    28% of adults uninsured.

    18 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    84% of homes owner-occupied.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B

    96% of homes have broadband.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

Walton Addition compared with Kermit

Better than Kermit

  • Home value to income: 1.2x35% lower than Kermit (1.9x)
  • Average commute: 24 min21% lower than Kermit (31 min)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 96%7 points higher than Kermit (89%)

Worse than Kermit

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 53%9 points higher than Kermit (44%)
  • Vacant homes: 23%6 points higher than Kermit (17%)
  • Unemployment rate: 9.6%6 points higher than Kermit (4.0%)

Closest public schools

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

  • FKermit ElementaryElementary, Kermit ISD0.8 mi
  • DKermit Junior HighMiddle, Kermit ISD0.2 mi
  • BKermit High SchoolHigh, Kermit ISD0.2 mi

Cost of living in Walton Addition

Median rent in Walton Addition is $910 a month, 15% lower than the Kermit median. A household would need about $36,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $115,000, 24% lower than the Kermit median, which means a monthly payment of about $728 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereKermitTexas
Median rent15% lower than Kermit$910$1,071$1,403
Median home value24% lower than Kermit$115,000$151,600$283,800
Home value to income35% lower than Kermit1.2x1.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent9 points higher than Kermit53%44%52%
Homes owned by the people living in themAbout the same as Kermit84%85%63%
Vacant homes6 points higher than Kermit23%17%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Kermit196119681992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$728
Mortgage payment
$629
Property tax
$98
Median rent, for comparison
$910

Based on a $115,000 home in Walton 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

MeasureHereKermitTexas
Median household income17% higher than Kermit$94,700$81,170$78,476
Unemployment rate6 points higher than Kermit9.6%4.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points lower than Kermit13%17%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher2 points lower than Kermit5.7%8.0%34%
Average commute21% lower than Kermit24 min31 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Kermit0%0.4%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Kermit1.3%1.8%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet7 points higher than Kermit96%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 Walton Addition

Under 1814%
18 to 3424%
35 to 6441%
65 and over20%
Race and ethnicity
White28%
Hispanic or Latino70%
Black1.4%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0.6%

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

Other neighborhoods in Kermit

  1. 1B-Vest Addition
  2. 2CUnderwood AdditionMedian rent $910
  3. 4DKermit HeightsMedian rent $930
  4. 5D-Kermit Original TownMedian rent $1,140

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. C-Catholic Worker HousesSan Antonio
  2. C-Goose Creek ReserveBaytown
  3. D+Central CorsicanaCorsicana

Questions about Walton Addition

Is Walton Addition a good place to live?

Walton Addition is a neighborhood in Kermit, TX, home to about 600 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 5 areas we score in Kermit. It does best on cost of living and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Walton Addition?

Median rent in Walton Addition is $910 a month, 15% lower than the Kermit median. The median home is worth $115,000, 24% lower than the Kermit median. A median home costs 1.2x the median household income, compared with 1.9x across Kermit.

What schools serve Walton 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 Walton 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.