Neighborhood in Monahans, Ward County

Living in Knox, Monahans

C

5th of 7areas in Monahans
Overall score 48 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Monahans overall: B-

Knox is a neighborhood in Monahans, TX, home to about 1,300 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 7 areas we score in Monahans. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on education levels.

  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (16 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (6 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.8 mi
Pharmacy0.3 mi
Park0.1 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.1 mi
Gym0.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.4 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library0.3 mi

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

Population
1,350
Median rent
$700
Median home value
$156,000
Household income
$43,800
Average commute
21 min
Homes owned
70%
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What it's like to live in Knox

Knox is a neighborhood in Monahans with about 1,400 residents, homes built around 1971, mostly owner-occupied (70%) and 16% of households with children.

It grades C against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 5th of 7 areas in Monahans, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in Knox

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $700, 37% lower than the Monahans median.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Knox

  • Higher poverty. 35% of residents live below the poverty line, against 16% across Monahans.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail, wildfires and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Knox report card

Each grade compares Knox 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 $700, homes cost 3.6x income.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $43,800, 2.5% unemployed.

    16 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 A-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 21 min, 2.1% work from home.

    80 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    12% have a bachelor’s degree.

    6 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    23% of adults uninsured.

    18 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    70% of homes owner-occupied.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D-

    78% of homes have broadband.

    11 of 100 vs TX areas

Knox compared with Monahans

Better than Monahans

  • Median rent: $70037% lower than Monahans ($1,110)
  • Vacant homes: 7.0%9 points lower than Monahans (16%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 23%3 points lower than Monahans (26%)

Worse than Monahans

  • Home value to income: 3.6x57% higher than Monahans (2.3x)
  • People below the poverty line: 35%19 points higher than Monahans (16%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 50%16 points higher than Monahans (34%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CTatom ElementaryElementary, Monahans-Wickett-Pyote ISD1.1 mi
  • BWalker Junior HighMiddle, Monahans-Wickett-Pyote ISD0.8 mi
  • CMonahans High SchoolHigh, Monahans-Wickett-Pyote ISD0.7 mi

Cost of living in Knox

Median rent in Knox is $700 a month, 37% lower than the Monahans median. A household would need about $28,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $156,000, about the same as the Monahans median, which means a monthly payment of about $924 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMonahansTexas
Median rent37% lower than Monahans$700$1,110$1,403
Median home valueAbout the same as Monahans$156,000$160,800$283,800
Home value to income57% higher than Monahans3.6x2.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent16 points higher than Monahans50%34%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them3 points lower than Monahans70%73%63%
Vacant homes9 points lower than Monahans7.0%16%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Monahans197119731992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$924
Mortgage payment
$854
Property tax
$70
Median rent, for comparison
$700

Based on a $156,000 home in Knox, 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 income38% lower than Monahans$43,800$70,677$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Monahans2.5%3.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line19 points higher than Monahans35%16%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as Monahans12%12%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Monahans21 min21 min27 min
Workers who work from home1 points higher than Monahans2.1%1.0%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points higher than Monahans3.3%2.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet14 points lower than Monahans78%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 Knox

Under 1819%
18 to 3429%
35 to 6445%
65 and over8.1%
Race and ethnicity
White19%
Hispanic or Latino74%
Black2.5%
Asian3.5%
Other or more than one race0.4%

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. 4C+BallardMedian rent $1,060
  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. DMcQueen & StoutOdessa
  2. CHolland EstatesMission
  3. C-East BeaumontBeaumont

Questions about Knox

Is Knox a good place to live?

Knox is a neighborhood in Monahans, TX, home to about 1,300 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 7 areas we score in Monahans. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Knox?

Median rent in Knox is $700 a month, 37% lower than the Monahans median. The median home is worth $156,000, about the same as the Monahans median. A median home costs 3.6x the median household income, compared with 2.3x across Monahans.

What schools serve Knox?

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 Knox 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.