What are the schools like in Andrews, TX?

Andrews is served primarily by ANDREWS ISD. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.3:1.

What is the median household income in Andrews?

The median household income in Andrews, TX is $86,806 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

What is the weather like in Andrews, TX?

Andrews has an average high temperature of 59.5°F in January and 95.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.7 inches.

Andrews, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Andrews, TX affordable or expensive?

Andrews's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Andrews is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $177,300 and the median rent is $1,415 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Andrews, TX?

Andrews has a violent crime rate of 377.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1185.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Andrews, TX a Good Place to Live?

Andrews is a small city of 13,342 in Texas, with a median household income of $86,806 and a 2.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Andrews stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Andrews is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Andrews city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 97.2

Andrews's overall cost of living index is 97.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Andrews costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Andrews, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$177,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,415	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$86,806	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Andrews's violent crime rate is 377.8 per 100,000 residents — 1% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

377.8 /100k

Property Crime

1185.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Andrews is served primarily by ANDREWS ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Andrews, TX	National Avg
School District	ANDREWS ISD	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	22.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	76.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Andrews sees average highs of 59.5°F in January and 95.6°F in July, with 14.0 inches of annual precipitation and 1.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Andrews, TX
Average High — January	59.5°F
Average High — July	95.6°F
Annual Precipitation	14.0"
Annual Snowfall	1.7"

Demographics

Metric	Andrews, TX	National Avg
Population	13,342	—
Median Age	31.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	68.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	25.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	30.5%	22.2%
65 and over	9.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

McKinney Acres, TX 2 mi Goldsmith, TX 24 mi Gardendale, TX 24 mi Seminole, TX 28 mi Odessa, TX 33 mi

ZIP Codes in Andrews

Andrews, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

79714

Andrews vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andrews, TX affordable or expensive?

Andrews's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Andrews roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $177,300 and median rent is $1,415/month.

What is the crime rate in Andrews, TX?

Andrews's violent crime rate is 377.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1185.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Andrews?

Public schools in Andrews are operated by ANDREWS ISD. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. 22.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Andrews, TX a good place to live?

Andrews, TX has a population of 13,342, a median household income of $86,806, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Andrews?

Andrews averages 59.5°F in January and 95.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 14.0 inches with about 1.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Andrews?

Andrews, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 79714.

What is the population of Andrews?

The population of Andrews, Texas is 13,342 with a median age of 31.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Andrews?

Key numbers for living in Andrews: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $177,300, median household income $86,806, crime index 82 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Andrews side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.