Monahans, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Ward County County
Monahans, TX
At a Glance
How Monahans Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Monahans's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Monahans a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Monahans residents earn a median household income of $70,820 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,828. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 403 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Monahans is $159,000 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $204,758. Median rent is $919/month, with 17.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Monahans reports 364 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 4% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,401/100K.
Education
10.5% of adults in Monahans hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 81.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Monahans has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.4 inches.