Neighborhood in Monahans, Ward County

Living in Ballard, Monahans

C+

4th of 7areas in Monahans
Overall score 51 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Monahans overall: B-

Ballard is a neighborhood in Monahans, TX, home to about 500 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 7 areas we score in Monahans. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.

  • Affordable
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (11 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (17 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.2 mi
Pharmacy0.9 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.0 mi
Childcare1.1 mi
Library0.8 mi

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

Population
530
Median rent
$1,060
Median home value
$137,000
Household income
$54,000
Average commute
15 min
Homes owned
84%
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What it's like to live in Ballard

Ballard is a neighborhood in Monahans with about 500 residents, homes built around 1980, mostly owner-occupied (84%) and 34% of households with children.

It grades C+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 4th of 7 areas in Monahans, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in Ballard

  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Ballard

  • Higher poverty. 31% of residents live below the poverty line, against 16% across Monahans.
  • Higher unemployment. 6.4% of the labor force is out of work, against 3.0% across Monahans.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail, wildfires and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Ballard report card

Each grade compares Ballard 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 $1,060, homes cost 2.5x income.

    86 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $54,000, 6.4% unemployed.

    11 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C-

    Nearby schools average 78 of 100 on the state rating.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 166 violent crimes per 100k, 1,650 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.

    54 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 15 min, 0% work from home.

    67 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D

    22% have a bachelor’s degree.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    30% of adults uninsured.

    11 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A-

    84% of homes owner-occupied.

    86 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    90% of homes have broadband.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

Ballard compared with Monahans

Better than Monahans

  • Vacant homes: 0%16 points lower than Monahans (16%)
  • Average commute: 15 min27% lower than Monahans (21 min)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 84%11 points higher than Monahans (73%)

Worse than Monahans

  • People below the poverty line: 31%16 points higher than Monahans (16%)
  • Median household income: $54,00024% lower than Monahans ($70,677)
  • Home value to income: 2.5x11% higher than Monahans (2.3x)

Closest public schools

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

  • CTatom ElementaryElementary, Monahans-Wickett-Pyote ISD1.6 mi
  • BWalker Junior HighMiddle, Monahans-Wickett-Pyote ISD1 mi
  • CMonahans High SchoolHigh, Monahans-Wickett-Pyote ISD0.9 mi

Cost of living in Ballard

Median rent in Ballard is $1,060 a month, 5% lower than the Monahans median. A household would need about $42,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $137,000, 15% lower than the Monahans median, which means a monthly payment of about $830 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMonahansTexas
Median rent5% lower than Monahans$1,060$1,110$1,403
Median home value15% lower than Monahans$137,000$160,800$283,800
Home value to income11% higher than Monahans2.5x2.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent9 points lower than Monahans25%34%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them11 points higher than Monahans84%73%63%
Vacant homes16 points lower than Monahans0%16%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Monahans198019731992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$830
Mortgage payment
$750
Property tax
$80
Median rent, for comparison
$1,060

Based on a $137,000 home in Ballard, 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

MeasureHereMonahansTexas
Median household income24% lower than Monahans$54,000$70,677$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points higher than Monahans6.4%3.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line16 points higher than Monahans31%16%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher10 points higher than Monahans22%12%34%
Average commute27% lower than Monahans15 min21 min27 min
Workers who work from home1 points lower than Monahans0%1.0%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Monahans0%2.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points lower than Monahans90%92%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in Ballard

Under 1835%
18 to 3422%
35 to 6429%
65 and over14%
Race and ethnicity
White35%
Hispanic or Latino59%
Black6.3%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0%

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

Other neighborhoods in Monahans

  1. 1ABellaire
  2. 2A-Casa BonitaMedian rent $830
  3. 3B+Park
  4. 5CKnoxMedian rent $700
  5. 6C-Iva HayesMedian rent $1,090
  6. 7D+Gretchen

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. B-Hilda Colonia Number 2La Homa
  2. C+West AltonAlton
  3. B-Mesquite ApartmentsSeminole

Questions about Ballard

Is Ballard a good place to live?

Ballard is a neighborhood in Monahans, TX, home to about 500 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 7 areas we score in Monahans. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Ballard?

Median rent in Ballard is $1,060 a month, 5% lower than the Monahans median. The median home is worth $137,000, 15% lower than the Monahans median. A median home costs 2.5x the median household income, compared with 2.3x across Monahans.

What schools serve Ballard?

The closest rated public schools are Tatom Elementary (elementary, rated C), Walker Junior High (middle, rated B) and Monahans High School (high, rated C). 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 Ballard 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.