Monahans is a small town of 7,595 in Texas, with a median household income of $75,425
and a 7.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Monahans stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Monahans is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Monahans 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: 93.8
Monahans's overall cost of living index is 93.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Monahans costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Monahans, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$132,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,118
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
74.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$75,425
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Monahans's violent crime rate is 364.1 per 100,000 residents
— 4% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
364.1 /100k
Property Crime
1386.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Monahans is served primarily by MONAHANS-WICKETT-PYOTE ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Monahans, TX
National Avg
School District
MONAHANS-WICKETT-PYOTE ISD
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
79.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Monahans sees average highs of 59.8°F in January
and 97.3°F in July,
with 11.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.7 inches of snow per year.
Monahans's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Monahans roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $132,200 and median rent is $1,118/month.
Monahans's violent crime rate is 364.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1386.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Monahans are operated by MONAHANS-WICKETT-PYOTE ISD.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1. 10.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Monahans, TX has a population of 7,595, a median household income of $75,425, and an unemployment rate of 7.4%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Monahans averages 59.8°F in January and 97.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 11.4 inches
with about 0.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Monahans, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 79788.
The population of Monahans, Texas is 7,595 with a median age of 35.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Monahans: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $132,200, median household income $75,425, crime index 84 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Monahans side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
