Neighborhood in Monahans, Ward County
Living in Casa Bonita, Monahans
2nd of 7areas in Monahans
Overall score 87 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Monahans overall: B-
Casa Bonita is a neighborhood in Monahans, TX, home to about 900 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 7 areas we score in Monahans. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.
- Affordable
- Short commutes
- Lots of parks
- Health scores low (11 of 100)
- Hail risk is very high
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.2 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.6 mi |
| Park | 0.4 mi |
| Cafe | 0.2 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.2 mi |
| Gym | 0.4 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.6 mi |
| Childcare | 0.2 mi |
| Library | 0.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 910
- Median rent
- $830
- Median home value
- $57,000
- Household income
- $54,000
- Average commute
- 19 min
- Homes owned
- 78%
What it's like to live in Casa Bonita
Casa Bonita is a neighborhood in Monahans with about 900 residents, older homes (median year built 1965), mostly owner-occupied (78%) and 60% of households with children.
It grades A- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 2nd of 7 areas in Monahans, which grades B- overall.
Pros of living in Casa Bonita
- Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $830, 25% lower than the Monahans median.
- Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.2 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
- Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.
Cons of living in Casa Bonita
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail, wildfires and winter storms as very high in this part of town.
Casa Bonita report card
Each grade compares Casa Bonita 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 $830, homes cost 1.1x income.
99 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade B+
Median household income $54,000, 0% unemployed.
79 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade C-
Nearby schools average 78 of 100 on the state rating.
36 of 100 vs TX areasSafety: no grade
Citywide, 166 violent crimes per 100k, 1,650 property crimes per 100k.
No score vs TX areasErrands and things to do: grade B+
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
79 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade A+
Average commute 19 min, 0% work from home.
95 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade C-
14% have a bachelor’s degree.
40 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade D-
30% of adults uninsured.
11 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade C-
78% of homes owner-occupied.
34 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade C
92% of homes have broadband.
46 of 100 vs TX areas
Casa Bonita compared with Monahans
Better than Monahans
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 0%34 points lower than Monahans (34%)
- Home value to income: 1.1x53% lower than Monahans (2.3x)
- People below the poverty line: 0%16 points lower than Monahans (16%)
Worse than Monahans
- Median household income: $54,00024% lower than Monahans ($70,677)
- Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 30%4 points higher than Monahans (26%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- CTatom ElementaryElementary, Monahans-Wickett-Pyote ISD0.4 mi
- BWalker Junior HighMiddle, Monahans-Wickett-Pyote ISD0.5 mi
- CMonahans High SchoolHigh, Monahans-Wickett-Pyote ISD0.3 mi
Cost of living in Casa Bonita
Median rent in Casa Bonita is $830 a month, 25% lower than the Monahans median. A household would need about $33,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $57,000, 65% lower than the Monahans median, which means a monthly payment of about $392 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Monahans | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent25% lower than Monahans | $830 | $1,110 | $1,403 |
| Median home value65% lower than Monahans | $57,000 | $160,800 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income53% lower than Monahans | 1.1x | 2.3x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent34 points lower than Monahans | 0% | 34% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them5 points higher than Monahans | 78% | 73% | 63% |
| Vacant homes1 points lower than Monahans | 15% | 16% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Monahans | 1965 | 1973 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $312
- Property tax
- $80
- Median rent, for comparison
- $830
Based on a $57,000 home in Casa Bonita, 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 | Monahans | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income24% lower than Monahans | $54,000 | $70,677 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate3 points lower than Monahans | 0% | 3.0% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line16 points lower than Monahans | 0% | 16% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher2 points higher than Monahans | 14% | 12% | 34% |
| Average commute10% lower than Monahans | 19 min | 21 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home1 points lower than Monahans | 0% | 1.0% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit12 points higher than Monahans | 14% | 2.1% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Monahans | 92% | 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 Casa Bonita
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Other neighborhoods in Monahans
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- BDowntownSan Angelo
- B+Oxford HeightsMidland
- BVista del ArroyoSan Angelo
Questions about Casa Bonita
Is Casa Bonita a good place to live?
Casa Bonita is a neighborhood in Monahans, TX, home to about 900 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd 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 Casa Bonita?
Median rent in Casa Bonita is $830 a month, 25% lower than the Monahans median. The median home is worth $57,000, 65% lower than the Monahans median. A median home costs 1.1x the median household income, compared with 2.3x across Monahans.
What schools serve Casa Bonita?
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 Casa Bonita 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.