Southwest Sandhill is a small town of 1,124 in Texas, with a median household income of $68,958
.
Strengths:
Southwest Sandhill stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Southwest Sandhill is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Southwest Sandhill city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Southwest Sandhill metro area.
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Southwest Sandhill, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$126,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
97.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$68,958
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Southwest Sandhill's violent crime rate is 108.4 per 100,000 residents
— 71% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
108.4 /100k
Property Crime
1133.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Southwest Sandhill 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).
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Southwest Sandhill, TX
National Avg
School District
MONAHANS-WICKETT-PYOTE ISD
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Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Southwest Sandhill sees average highs of 59.8°F in January
and 98.1°F in July,
with 13.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.7 inches of snow per year.
Southwest Sandhill has a median home value of $126,500 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $68,958.
Southwest Sandhill's violent crime rate is 108.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1133.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Southwest Sandhill 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. 12.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Southwest Sandhill, TX has a population of 1,124, a median household income of $68,958, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Southwest Sandhill averages 59.8°F in January and 98.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 13.8 inches
with about 0.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Southwest Sandhill, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 79756.
The population of Southwest Sandhill, Texas is 1,124 with a median age of 38.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Southwest Sandhill: median home $126,500, median household income $68,958, crime index 39 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Southwest Sandhill side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.