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Andrews.
About
Life in Andrews
Andrews is a community of 13,416 people in Texas. The median household income is $73,690, median rent runs about $1,350 per month, and median home values are around $196,300. Unemployment is low at 3%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Andrews at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
33.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
16.8%
Foreign-Born
11.4%
Broadband Internet
89.7%
of households
Population Growth
+1.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics11.4% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Andrews: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Andrews, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (87.8%), and 37.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
29.9%
of residents
65 and Older
9.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
39.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
24.2%
of households
Married Couples
56.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.66
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for TX
Rent, home values, and income in Andrews
In Andrews, home values are 31% below the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
37.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.6%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$2,665
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
76.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1976
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $263,711 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.1 pts below TX average
Unemployment in Andrews
Unemployment in Andrews County, which includes Andrews, is 1.1 percentage points lower than the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Andrews: Andrews County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Andrews County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Andrews Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute21.6 min avg
How Andrews residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Andrews, most residents drive alone to work (88%), and 68% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 33 mi
Midland International Air and Space Port (MAF)
Small hub761k passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 34% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Andrews runs 34% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
218.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
787.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Andrews Police Department
Natural DisastersHail most common — 7 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very Low
9.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Andrews County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Andrews County, which includes Andrews, the most common type is hail, with 7 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | High Wind | Not estimated |
| 2024 | 3 | Hail | None reported |
| 2023 | 10 | High Wind | $50,000 |
| 2022 | 5 | Hail | $10,000 |
| 2021 | 5 | Hail | Not estimated |
| 2020 | 2 | Hail | Not estimated |
| 2019 | 9 | Hail | $453,000 |
| 2018 | 3 | Hail | Not estimated |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
188 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Andrews County, county-wide
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Ector County, TX (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 31 miles from Andrews) is typically good — 259 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
39
Good Days
259
per year
Moderate Days
97
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Ector County, TX (31 mi away)
Climate95°F summers, 33°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Andrews has hot summers (avg high 95°F) and mild winters (avg low 33°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
81°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
95°/68°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
79°/51°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
61°/33°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
14.0"
Annual Snowfall
1.7"
Hot Days/Year
116
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
59
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
39
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°F | 31°F | 0.63" |
| Feb | 65°F | 35°F | 0.62" |
| Mar | 73°F | 42°F | 0.72" |
| Apr | 82°F | 49°F | 0.56" |
| May | 89°F | 60°F | 1.32" |
| Jun | 95°F | 67°F | 2.38" |
| Jul | 96°F | 69°F | 1.71" |
| Aug | 95°F | 69°F | 1.55" |
| Sep | 88°F | 62°F | 1.93" |
| Oct | 80°F | 52°F | 1.31" |
| Nov | 68°F | 39°F | 0.55" |
| Dec | 60°F | 32°F | 0.69" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Andrews
Andrews has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
23.1%
of residents
Permian Regional Medical Center Andrews County Ho
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Andrews
Andrews's student/teacher ratio is 15.5:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 18.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
18.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreation
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Andrews
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Public Libraries in Andrews
Andrews County Library
109 Nw 1st St, Andrews
Cities Near Andrews
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Andrews?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Andrews FAQ
Is Andrews, Texas affordable?⌄
Andrews's median rent is $1,350/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $73,690/year. Median home value is $196,300.
Is Andrews, Texas safe?⌄
Andrews's violent crime rate was 219 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 787 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Andrews, Texas?⌄
Andrews County, which includes Andrews, has an unemployment rate of 3.1%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Andrews, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Andrews is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,350/month and median household income is $73,690/year. The median home value is $196,300. About 37% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Andrews, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Andrews is 22 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from