Arnold Industrial: Close to the Sports Complex, Close to Everyday Andrews

About Arnold Industrial

What makes Arnold Industrial easy to place on the map is how quickly you can slide from workday practicality to after-hours recreation. The Andrews County Sports Complex sits right at the neighborhood’s edge, so it’s common to see cars pulling in for practices while others peel off toward Andrews Splash Park just half a mile away when the West Texas heat kicks up. That mix of “get things done” energy and family recreation is a big part of the area’s identity in ZIP code 79714.

Around Arnold Industrial, the streetscape leans utilitarian and straightforward, with properties that prioritize function and access. It’s the kind of pocket of Andrews where errands feel quick because so much is nearby: Porter's is about 1.4 miles out for groceries, and coffee runs are simple with CPL Rays Coffee roughly 1.2 miles away and 7 Brew Coffee about 1.4 miles away. When you’re meeting someone for lunch, you’re not guessing where to go—Buffalo Wild Wings is about 0.8 miles away, and La Hacienda, Tortas & More, and La Mexicana cluster around the 1.1-mile mark.

Even with the industrial feel implied by the name, the broader Andrews community is right outside your door. Shafter's Trail is about 0.8 miles away for a quick walk, Wetland Park is about 1 mile away when you want a change of scenery, and Lakeside Park sits roughly 1.3 miles out for an easy weekend reset. Residents often build routines around these nearby outdoor options rather than long drives, especially since the area’s commute pattern is typically car-based—within the ZIP, about 85.1% of workers drive alone.

Arnold Industrial also benefits from being surrounded by established pockets of town. Eastman is only about 0.1 miles away, with Rochester Heights and Saratoga Replat close behind, which gives the area a “connected” feel rather than being isolated. Families and long-time locals pay attention to Andrews ISD options nearby, including Andrews H S, a B-rated high school about 2 miles away, and the smaller Andrews Education Center, also B-rated, about 1.1 miles away.

In the 79714 area, the median home value runs about $195,700, and that price point—paired with the everyday convenience of parks, gyms, and straightforward access to town services—tends to draw people who want Andrews to feel easy: practical weekdays, familiar local spots, and a short drive to the places that anchor community life.

Living in Arnold Industrial

Living around Arnold Industrial feels like having the “activity core” of Andrews close enough to use on a whim. When the day is done, you’re minutes from the Andrews County Youth Recreation Center, about 0.6 miles away, and the Andrews County Golf Course at about the same distance. For a lot of residents, fitness isn’t a special trip—it’s a stop on the way home, whether that’s Mustang Fitness Center about 1.5 miles out or options like Black Gold Health & Fitness and Jab House Fitness around 1.6 miles away.

Day-to-day errands are equally straightforward. Porter's, about 1.4 miles away, is a common grocery run, and the shopping mix nearby is practical and familiar, with stops like Dollar General about 0.8 miles out, Hibbett Sports around 1.1 miles away, and Burkes Outlet about 1.5 miles out when you need something beyond essentials. Coffee and quick meals become part of the rhythm here because they’re close enough to fit into a normal schedule—CPL Rays Coffee and 7 Brew Coffee are both a short drive, and Table Cafe sits about 1.6 miles away when you want a sit-down feel without making a big plan.

The neighborhood’s lifestyle is shaped by the broader 79714 patterns: most people are on the road for work, and only about 3.7% work from home. That’s why residents tend to appreciate how close recreation is—Andrews Splash Park about 0.5 miles away is an easy yes on hot afternoons, and parks like Wetland Park, Lakeside Park, and Carter Park give you a few different options depending on whether you want a walk, a picnic, or room for kids to burn off energy.

School routines run through Andrews ISD, and families often end up with a mix of campuses depending on grade level. CLEARFORK EL serves early grades EE-01 and sits about 1.3 miles away, while Devonian EL for grades 02-03 is about 2 miles out. Underwood EL, about 1.1 miles away, covers grades 04-05. For older students, Andrews Middle is close at about 1.2 miles, and high school options include Andrews H S, a B-rated campus with 1,193 students, and the smaller Andrews Education Center, also B-rated, with an enrollment of 38.

On weekends, the “where should we go?” question usually has an answer within a couple miles. Dinner might be Western Grill Steak House or El Potrillo around 1.3 miles away, or McAlister's Deli at about 1.4 miles when you want something quick and consistent. Over time, Arnold Industrial tends to fit residents who like Andrews to run on a predictable loop—drive-friendly, park-and-gym centered, with schools and everyday services close enough that the town feels compact and manageable.

Things to Do Near Arnold Industrial

For recreation, the biggest advantage near Arnold Industrial is how many options are stacked close together. The Andrews County Sports Complex is right there, and it’s easy to pair that with an evening at Andrews Splash Park about 0.5 miles away. When you want a quieter reset, Shafter's Trail around 0.8 miles and Wetland Park about 1 mile give you space for a walk, while Lakeside Park roughly 1.3 miles out and Carter Park about 1.7 miles away broaden the rotation for weekends.

Food and coffee are similarly convenient. A quick caffeine stop at CPL Rays Coffee about 1.2 miles away or 7 Brew Coffee about 1.4 miles away fits into a normal morning, and Table Cafe around 1.6 miles is a go-to when you want to linger. For meals, residents bounce between nearby staples like Buffalo Wild Wings about 0.8 miles away, La Hacienda and Tortas & More around 1.1 miles, and options like Western Grill Steak House and Pizza Hut close to 1.3 miles.

If you’re running errands, Porter's is about 1.4 miles away for groceries, and practical shopping stops like Dollar General, Hibbett Sports, Dollar Tree, and Burkes Outlet cluster within a short drive, which keeps the day-to-day loop simple.

Neighborhoods Near Arnold Industrial

Arnold Industrial sits among a tight set of Andrews neighborhoods, which is why it feels connected to the rest of town instead of tucked away. Eastman is about 0.1 miles away, with Rochester Heights and Saratoga Replat both around 0.2 miles, so it’s common to cross from one pocket to the next without thinking much about where one “ends” and another begins.

McCarley, Avalon, and Harman are all within about 0.3 to 0.4 miles, giving residents multiple nearby routes and familiar landmarks as they move around town for schools, parks, and shopping. A bit farther out, Townsend, Wilson, and White-Southwest sit under a mile away, which helps explain why local routines often overlap—families may use the same parks like Lakeside Park or meet at the same restaurants near the 1- to 2-mile range.

Dickerson, Casa, and Lambert, all within roughly a mile, round out the surrounding areas and reinforce the “short drive to everything” feel that defines this side of Andrews in 79714.

Local Resources Near Arnold Industrial

Arnold Industrial has quick access to the civic basics that matter when you’re buying, selling, or settling in. The Andrews County Appraisal District is about 1 mile away, which is convenient for property record questions, and the Andrews County Tax Assessor is also around 1 mile out for tax-related needs. For school-related paperwork, the Andrew Inpndt School DST Tax Off (Aisd Tax Office) sits about 1 mile away, tying day-to-day life here closely to Andrews ISD.

Public services are close enough that they feel part of the neighborhood’s fabric. The Andrews Police Department is about 0.7 miles away, and the Andrews County Sheriff's Office is roughly 0.9 miles out. Fire coverage is similarly nearby with the Fire Department (Fire Station) about 0.7 miles away and the Andrews Volunteer Fire Department around 0.8 miles away.

For community errands, the Andrews County Library is about 0.9 miles away, the USPS is about 1.2 miles out, and the Andrews Water Department is roughly 0.8 miles away. When you need county services in person, the Courthouse Annex is close at about 0.9 miles, with Andrews around 1.3 miles away.

Frequently Asked Questions About Arnold Industrial

Is Arnold Industrial a good place to live?

Arnold Industrial can be a very livable choice for people who want Andrews to feel close and practical. You’re right next to the Andrews County Sports Complex, with Andrews Splash Park about 0.5 miles away and parks like Shafter's Trail and Wetland Park within about a mile, so after-work recreation doesn’t require a big plan. The surrounding 79714 area supports stable homeownership, with about 75.1% of housing owner-occupied, and the median home value around $195,700 helps many buyers picture a foothold in Andrews. Daily convenience is a big plus here: Porter's is roughly 1.4 miles away for groceries, and local mainstays like CPL Rays Coffee and La Hacienda are close enough to become part of a weekly routine.

Is Arnold Industrial safe?

Safety can vary block by block in any Andrews neighborhood, but Arnold Industrial benefits from being close to core city services rather than far out on the edge of town. The Andrews Police Department is about 0.7 miles away, and the Andrews County Sheriff's Office is roughly 0.9 miles out, so response and visibility are part of the local backdrop. The Fire Department (Fire Station) sits about 0.7 miles away, with the Andrews Volunteer Fire Department around 0.8 miles away. In a drive-oriented area where about 85.1% of residents commute by driving alone, many households naturally keep an eye on their street and nearby facilities, especially around busy community hubs like the Andrews County Sports Complex and Andrews Splash Park.

How are the schools in Arnold Industrial?

Arnold Industrial is served by Andrews ISD, with multiple campuses within a short drive that cover early education through high school. For high school, Andrews H S is about 2 miles away and carries a B rating, and Andrews Education Center is even closer at roughly 1.1 miles, also B-rated, with a smaller enrollment of 38. Middle school students typically look to Andrews Middle, about 1.2 miles away, which is rated C. For younger grades, CLEARFORK EL (EE-01) is around 1.3 miles away, Devonian EL (02-03) is about 2 miles away, and Underwood EL (04-05) sits roughly 1.1 miles out. The proximity makes school drop-offs and activities easier to manage day to day.

What is the cost of living in Arnold Industrial?

Specific cost-of-living indices and Regional Price Parity (where 100 equals the U.S. average for overall prices, including housing, goods, and utilities) weren’t provided for Arnold Industrial or the 79714 area, so I can’t accurately say whether local prices run above or below the national average using that benchmark. In general, households in Andrews often weigh everyday costs alongside Texas’s lack of a state income tax, which can make take-home pay feel stronger compared with states that tax income. What we can quantify clearly here is property tax. In Andrews, the city property tax rate is $0.1805 per $100 of valuation, the Andrews County rate is $0.3598 per $100, and Andrews ISD adds $0.8969 per $100 for the school district portion. Together, the combined estimated property tax rate is $1.4372 per $100 of valuation. For budgeting context in 79714, the median gross rent is about $1,305 per month, and the median home value is around $195,700, both of which can help you compare renting versus owning when you run the numbers.

Is Arnold Industrial good for families?

Arnold Industrial works well for many families because the neighborhood sits close to the places kids actually use week to week. Andrews Splash Park is about 0.5 miles away for summer afternoons, and parks like Lakeside Park (about 1.3 miles) and Carter Park (about 1.7 miles) give families room to spread out. The Andrews County Youth Recreation Center is about 0.6 miles away, and the Andrews County Sports Complex is right there, which makes practices and games easier to fit into a workday schedule. Schools are also nearby within Andrews ISD, including CLEARFORK EL, Underwood EL, Andrews Middle, and the B-rated Andrews H S, so morning and afternoon logistics stay manageable in this part of 79714, where about 21.8% of residents are under 18.

What is Arnold Industrial known for?

Arnold Industrial is known locally for its work-focused feel paired with unusually close access to Andrews’ biggest recreation assets. Being adjacent to the Andrews County Sports Complex gives the area a steady rhythm of practices, tournaments, and evening traffic that feels different from quieter purely residential pockets. What also stands out is how quickly the neighborhood connects you to outdoor stops like Andrews Splash Park, Shafter's Trail, and Wetland Park, all within about a mile. It’s also a convenient launch point into surrounding neighborhoods like Eastman, Rochester Heights, and Saratoga Replat, which reinforces the sense that you’re plugged into the day-to-day center of Andrews rather than living on an island.

What are things to do near Arnold Industrial?

Near Arnold Industrial, most free time revolves around parks, fitness, and easy local dining. The Andrews County Sports Complex is the obvious hub, and it pairs well with the Andrews County Youth Recreation Center (about 0.6 miles) and the Andrews County Golf Course (about 0.6 miles) when you want to stay active. For outdoor time, Andrews Splash Park is about 0.5 miles away, with Shafter's Trail (about 0.8 miles) and Wetland Park (about 1 mile) for walking. Food choices are close enough to keep things spontaneous, whether that’s Buffalo Wild Wings around 0.8 miles away, La Hacienda and Tortas & More about 1.1 miles out, or Western Grill Steak House about 1.3 miles away. Coffee stops like CPL Rays Coffee and 7 Brew Coffee are also nearby for quick meetups.

What ZIP code is Arnold Industrial in?

Arnold Industrial sits in ZIP code 79714. Most nearby schools, parks, and shopping mentioned for the area are also within the 79714 community footprint.

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