Neighborhood in Monahans, Ward County
Living in Gretchen, Monahans
7th of 7areas in Monahans
Overall score 25 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Monahans overall: B-
Gretchen is a neighborhood in Monahans, TX, home to about 1,200 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 7th of 7 areas we score in Monahans. It does best on home ownership and worst on health.
- Short commutes
- Health scores low (18 of 100)
- Hail risk is very high
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 1.4 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.9 mi |
| Park | 0.1 mi |
| Cafe | 0.4 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.4 mi |
| Gym | 0.7 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.8 mi |
| Childcare | 1.0 mi |
| Library | 1.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 1,230
- Median rent
- No data
- Median home value
- $243,000
- Household income
- $96,200
- Average commute
- 19 min
- Homes owned
- 88%
What it's like to live in Gretchen
Gretchen is a neighborhood in Monahans with about 1,200 residents, homes built around 1971, mostly owner-occupied (88%) and 48% of households with children.
It grades D+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 7th of 7 areas in Monahans, which grades B- overall.
Pros of living in Gretchen
- Higher incomes. The median household earns $96,200, 36% higher than the Monahans median.
- Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.1 miles away.
Cons of living in Gretchen
- Higher unemployment. 13% 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.
Gretchen report card
Each grade compares Gretchen with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.
Cost of living: grade C-
Homes cost 2.5x income.
36 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade D
Median household income $96,200, 13% unemployed.
23 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 C
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
46 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade C+
Average commute 19 min, 3.7% work from home.
53 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade D+
16% have a bachelor’s degree.
26 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade D
23% of adults uninsured.
18 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade B+
88% of homes owner-occupied.
74 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade C+
94% of homes have broadband.
51 of 100 vs TX areas
Gretchen compared with Monahans
Better than Monahans
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 88%15 points higher than Monahans (73%)
- Median household income: $96,20036% higher than Monahans ($70,677)
- Vacant homes: 5.0%11 points lower than Monahans (16%)
Worse than Monahans
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 100%66 points higher than Monahans (34%)
- Unemployment rate: 13%10 points higher than Monahans (3.0%)
- People below the poverty line: 21%5 points higher than Monahans (16%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- CParkway ElementaryElementary, Monahans-Wickett-Pyote ISD0.1 mi
- BWalker Junior HighMiddle, Monahans-Wickett-Pyote ISD1.6 mi
- CMonahans High SchoolHigh, Monahans-Wickett-Pyote ISD1.5 mi
Cost of living in Gretchen
The median home is worth $243,000, 51% higher than the Monahans median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,400 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Monahans | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value51% higher than Monahans | $243,000 | $160,800 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income11% higher than Monahans | 2.5x | 2.3x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent66 points higher than Monahans | 100% | 34% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them15 points higher than Monahans | 88% | 73% | 63% |
| Vacant homes11 points lower than Monahans | 5.0% | 16% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Monahans | 1971 | 1973 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $1,330
- Property tax
- $70
Based on a $243,000 home in Gretchen, 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 income36% higher than Monahans | $96,200 | $70,677 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate10 points higher than Monahans | 13% | 3.0% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line5 points higher than Monahans | 21% | 16% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher4 points higher than Monahans | 16% | 12% | 34% |
| Average commute9% lower than Monahans | 19 min | 21 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home3 points higher than Monahans | 3.7% | 1.0% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Monahans | 0% | 2.1% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet2 points higher than Monahans | 94% | 92% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingHigh
- HurricanesLow
- TornadoesHigh
- HailVery high
- Heat wavesHigh
- WildfiresVery high
- Winter stormsVery high
- Strong windVery high
Who lives in Gretchen
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.
- DWhispering HillsGarland
- DSoutheast ArlingtonArlington
- DClyde HintonOdessa
Questions about Gretchen
Is Gretchen a good place to live?
Gretchen is a neighborhood in Monahans, TX, home to about 1,200 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 7th of 7 areas we score in Monahans. It does best on home ownership and worst on health.
How much does it cost to live in Gretchen?
The median home is worth $243,000, 51% higher than the Monahans median. A median home costs 2.5x the median household income, compared with 2.3x across Monahans.
What schools serve Gretchen?
The closest rated public schools are Parkway 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 Gretchen 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.