Neighborhood in Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto County

Living in West Mineral Wells, Mineral Wells

D+

3rd of 4areas in Mineral Wells
Overall score 31 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Mineral Wells overall: D

West Mineral Wells covers part of Mineral Wells, TX, home to about 5,500 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 4 areas we score in Mineral Wells. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.

  • Lots of parks
  • Education levels scores low (17 of 100)
  • Health scores low (13 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.2 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.6 mi
Cafe0.8 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.9 mi
Childcare0.9 mi
Library1.7 mi

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

Population
5,530
Median rent
$1,150
Median home value
$206,000
Household income
$61,800
Average commute
24 min
Homes owned
51%
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What it's like to live in West Mineral Wells

West Mineral Wells is an area in Mineral Wells with about 5,500 residents, older homes (median year built 1964), a mix of owners and renters and 28% of households with children.

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

Pros of living in West Mineral Wells

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in West Mineral Wells

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail, wildfires and strong wind as very high in this part of town.

West Mineral Wells report card

Each grade compares West Mineral Wells with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade B-

    Median rent $1,150, homes cost 3.3x income.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $61,800, 4.5% unemployed.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B-

    Nearby schools average 83 of 100 on the state rating.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 214 violent crimes per 100k, 2,571 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C+

    Average commute 24 min, 7.1% work from home.

    54 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D

    17% have a bachelor’s degree.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    18% of adults uninsured.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    51% of homes owner-occupied.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    90% of homes have broadband.

    37 of 100 vs TX areas

West Mineral Wells compared with Mineral Wells

Better than Mineral Wells

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 17%5 points higher than Mineral Wells (12%)
  • Average commute: 24 min12% lower than Mineral Wells (27 min)
  • Median household income: $61,80010% higher than Mineral Wells ($55,929)

Worse than Mineral Wells

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 51%8 points lower than Mineral Wells (59%)
  • Home value to income: 3.3x16% higher than Mineral Wells (2.9x)
  • Vacant homes: 15%5 points higher than Mineral Wells (11%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BMineral Wells SchoolsElementary, Mineral Wells ISD1.5 mi
  • BMineral Wells SchoolsMiddle, Mineral Wells ISD1.5 mi
  • BMineral Wells SchoolsHigh, Mineral Wells ISD1.5 mi

Cost of living in West Mineral Wells

Median rent in West Mineral Wells is $1,150 a month, 7% higher than the Mineral Wells median. A household would need about $46,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $206,000, 28% higher than the Mineral Wells median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,398 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMineral WellsTexas
Median rent7% higher than Mineral Wells$1,150$1,077$1,403
Median home value28% higher than Mineral Wells$206,000$161,300$283,800
Home value to income16% higher than Mineral Wells3.3x2.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent4 points lower than Mineral Wells47%51%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them8 points lower than Mineral Wells51%59%63%
Vacant homes5 points higher than Mineral Wells15%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Mineral Wells196419661992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,398
Mortgage payment
$1,128
Property tax
$270
Median rent, for comparison
$1,150

Based on a $206,000 home in West Mineral Wells, 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

MeasureHereMineral WellsTexas
Median household income10% higher than Mineral Wells$61,800$55,929$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Mineral Wells4.5%6.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points lower than Mineral Wells19%22%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher5 points higher than Mineral Wells17%12%34%
Average commute12% lower than Mineral Wells24 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home1 points higher than Mineral Wells7.1%5.8%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Mineral Wells1.1%1.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Mineral Wells90%89%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in West Mineral Wells

Under 1823%
18 to 3425%
35 to 6438%
65 and over13%
Race and ethnicity
White65%
Hispanic or Latino30%
Black1.1%
Asian0.6%
Other or more than one race3.1%

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

Other neighborhoods in Mineral Wells

  1. 1C+Central Mineral WellsMedian rent $900
  2. 2CNortheast Mineral WellsMedian rent $1,430
  3. 4D+Southwest Mineral WellsMedian rent $1,150

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D+Southwest CrossingHouston
  2. DMeadowbrookHouston
  3. DNorth ShadydaleHouston

Questions about West Mineral Wells

Is West Mineral Wells a good place to live?

West Mineral Wells covers part of Mineral Wells, TX, home to about 5,500 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 4 areas we score in Mineral Wells. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in West Mineral Wells?

Median rent in West Mineral Wells is $1,150 a month, 7% higher than the Mineral Wells median. The median home is worth $206,000, 28% higher than the Mineral Wells median. A median home costs 3.3x the median household income, compared with 2.9x across Mineral Wells.

What schools serve West Mineral Wells?

The closest rated public schools are Mineral Wells Schools (elementary, rated B), Mineral Wells Schools (middle, rated B) and Mineral Wells Schools (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 5 Census block groups in this part of Mineral Wells that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.