Harrell: A grounded, neighborly pocket of Andrews

About Harrell

Harrell feels like the kind of Andrews neighborhood where people recognize each other’s vehicles and the school calendar quietly sets the rhythm of the week. Being in the 79714 ZIP means you’re tied into the same day-to-day patterns as the rest of town’s 18,610 residents, with quick access to Andrews ISD campuses that sit just a few miles away when morning drop-offs or after-school activities call.

The housing profile here matches what many buyers come to Andrews looking for: attainable ownership and practical homes that fit West Texas living. With the average home value around $195,700, Harrell often appeals to buyers who want a yard, a driveway, and space to spread out without stretching into a luxury price bracket. That affordability shows up in the area’s strong ownership culture too, where roughly 78.5% of homes are owner-occupied—an indicator that many residents are planting roots rather than cycling through short stays.

Community identity in Harrell is shaped by a young, working-age feel, with a median age of 33 across the ZIP area. You’ll also notice the cultural mix that defines Andrews today, with a population that’s 57.5% Hispanic and 38.8% White, and a pace of life that skews practical: most commuters drive themselves, and work-from-home remains relatively uncommon at 3.7%. In other words, weekdays tend to start early, and the neighborhood tends to quiet down again as people head to jobs and return home for dinner.

Schools anchor a lot of local conversation. ANDREWS H S, a B-rated campus about 3.2 miles away with enrollment near 1,193 students, is a major touchpoint for families, along with Andrews Middle and nearby elementary options like Devonian EL and Clearfork EL. Over time, Harrell has settled into a comfortable niche within Andrews—close enough to civic services and school routes to feel connected, but still residential enough to keep evenings calm.

Harrell tends to draw homeowners who like straightforward convenience: people balancing a mortgage, school schedules, and a commute, and renters who want to be close to town services without giving up the quieter feel that comes with established, lived-in blocks.

Living in Harrell day to day

Living in Harrell is shaped by a steady, residential routine that’s typical of Andrews—neighbors heading out in the morning, students moving through Andrews ISD campuses, and a return to quiet streets by evening. The neighborhood sits inside the 79714 ZIP, where the median household income is $72,242 and per capita income runs about $37,340, so day-to-day life often centers on practical choices: maintaining a home, budgeting for property taxes, and keeping a reliable vehicle for errands and commutes.

Housing here is closely tied to ownership, with 75.1% of occupied housing in the ZIP owner-occupied and an even higher homeownership rate of 78.5% reflected locally. Buyers comparing options in Andrews often notice that an average home value around $195,700 keeps Harrell in a range where first-time buyers, young families, and long-term locals can realistically compete. Renters are part of the mix too—about 20.6% of housing is renter-occupied across the ZIP—and the median gross rent of $1,305 a month sets expectations for anyone weighing renting versus buying.

Because Andrews is a drive-first community, Harrell fits a lifestyle where most people are in their car for school, work, and appointments. That shows up in commuting patterns across the ZIP, where 85.1% of workers drive alone and only 3.7% work from home. Practically, that means mornings revolve around vehicle traffic and timing: getting students to class, heading toward jobs, and keeping errands grouped into a single run rather than hopping around on foot.

Families in Harrell often measure location by school access, and the nearby campuses are easy to name because they’re the ones you’ll hear about at games and events. ANDREWS H S, a B-rated high school about 3.2 miles away, is the flagship, and Andrews Middle, Devonian EL, Clearfork EL, and Underwood EL are the kinds of schools that shape where households choose to settle. For students who need a smaller setting, Andrews Education Center is also close by, about 3.8 miles away.

Weekends in Harrell tend to look like West Texas weekends: home projects, catching up with family, and errands tied to county services when needed. When you want to take care of the administrative side of life—tax questions, school paperwork, or utility needs—you’re not far from the Andrews County Tax Assessor, the Andrews Water Department, and the Andrews County Appraisal District. It’s a lifestyle that rewards people who want a stable home base in Andrews, with schools and civic services close enough to keep the week running smoothly.

Everyday amenities close to Harrell

Harrell’s biggest convenience is how quickly you can get to the places that keep a household moving. The Andrews County Library, about 4 miles away, is a go-to for after-school study time, kids’ reading pick-ups, and a quiet hour when you need a change of scenery. When you’re handling the practical errands that come with owning a home in Andrews, having the USPS around 4 miles away keeps shipping and mail runs simple.

For civic needs, most of the core services sit within roughly four miles: the Andrews County Sheriff’s Office, Andrews Police Department, and the Fire Department and Andrews Volunteer Fire Department are all close enough that residents feel connected to town-wide public safety. School-related administration is also nearby, with the Andrew Inpndt School DST Tax Off (Aisd Tax Office) about 4.1 miles away—useful when you’re sorting out district tax questions that tie directly into the Andrews ISD rate.

Neighborhoods near Harrell

Harrell is surrounded by other small, recognizable Andrews pockets, which makes it easy to compare feel and fit during a home search. Miles is practically next door at about 0.2 miles away, so residents often think of the two areas as part of the same everyday orbit when it comes to school routes and quick errands.

A little farther out, places like Abigail and Tonroy-McMurrey Estates, both around three miles away, give buyers alternate options without leaving the same Andrews ISD footprint. Mustang Heights, Thornburg, Rogers, Alaniz, and Devonian Heights cluster in a similar distance band, which is helpful if you’re trying to stay close to the same schools—like ANDREWS H S and Andrews Middle—while comparing different block-by-block vibes.

Orchard, Flanary, Cardinal, and Underwood Park sit nearby as well, and the names alone come up often in local conversations because they’re the kinds of neighborhoods people cross-shop when they want to stay in the 79714 area and keep commutes and school commutes predictable.

Local resources Harrell residents use

For families, Andrews ISD is the center of gravity, and Harrell residents are tied into that system whether they have kids in school now or are planning ahead. The district’s presence is practical as well as cultural, especially with the Andrew Inpndt School DST Tax Off (Aisd Tax Office) about 4.1 miles away—handy when you need clarity on school tax questions tied to homeownership.

On the county side, residents rely on a tight cluster of services in town. The Andrews County Appraisal District, around 4.1 miles away, is where homeowners go when they’re checking valuation details, and the Andrews County Tax Assessor, about 3.9 miles away, helps with the tax side of the equation. For records, filings, and county business, the Andrews courthouse is about 3.6 miles away, with the Courthouse Annex close by as well.

Safety and essential services are nearby too, with the Andrews County Sheriff’s Office and Andrews Police Department each about 4 miles away, and both the Fire Department and Andrews Volunteer Fire Department around 4.2 miles away. Day-to-day essentials like water service run through the Andrews Water Department, and the USPS and Andrews County Library round out the places residents use regularly when they’re living and managing a home in Harrell.

Frequently Asked Questions About Harrell

Is Harrell a good place to live?

Harrell can be a very good place to live if you want a residential feel with strong homeownership and easy access to Andrews’s core services. The neighborhood sits in the 79714 ZIP, where the average home value is about $195,700 and homeownership locally runs around 78.5%, which often translates into neighbors who are invested in their properties and long-term stability. With a median age of 33 and a median household income of $72,242, the area tends to feel working, young, and family-oriented, with day-to-day life closely tied to Andrews ISD schools a few miles away.

Is Harrell safe?

Specific crime statistics weren’t provided, but Harrell benefits from being close to the city’s main public-safety resources. The Andrews County Sheriff’s Office is about 4 miles away and the Andrews Police Department is roughly 4.2 miles away, which means residents are connected to town-wide patrols and response. The Fire Department and Andrews Volunteer Fire Department are also nearby at around 4.2 miles. In neighborhoods like Harrell—where homeownership is high at about 78.5%—you typically see a stronger culture of neighbors watching out for each other, noticing unfamiliar vehicles, and keeping an eye on homes when someone is away.

How are the schools in Harrell?

Harrell is served by Andrews ISD, and several campuses are within a short drive. ANDREWS H S is about 3.2 miles away and carries a B rating, with enrollment around 1,193 students for grades 9–12. Andrews Education Center, also grades 9–12, is close by at about 3.8 miles away and is similarly rated B, with a much smaller enrollment of 38. For younger students, Devonian EL (grades 2–3) is about 3.3 miles away with a C rating, Clearfork EL (EE–1) is about 4.3 miles away with a C rating, and Underwood EL (grades 4–5) is about 3.7 miles away with a D rating. Andrews Middle (grades 6–8) is about 3.9 miles away and is rated C.

What is the cost of living in Harrell?

No local cost-of-living index or BEA Regional Price Parity (RPP) figures were provided for Harrell or Andrews, so a precise comparison to the national average (where an RPP of 100 equals the U.S. average for overall prices, including housing, goods, and utilities) isn’t available here. What we can estimate clearly is the property-tax side of the cost equation. In Harrell, the city property tax rate is $0.1805 per $100 of valuation, the Andrews County rate is $0.3598 per $100, and the Andrews ISD school district rate is $0.8969 per $100, which together make a combined estimated property tax rate of $1.4372 per $100 valuation. With an average home value around $195,700, taxes are a meaningful monthly budget item for homeowners. On the income side, the median household income is $72,242 and per capita income is $37,340 in the 79714 area, which helps frame affordability for housing and daily expenses. Also remember that Texas has no state income tax, which can improve take-home pay compared with many other states, even as property taxes carry more of the load.

Is Harrell good for families?

Harrell works well for many families because it’s plugged into Andrews ISD and sits within a few miles of multiple campuses. ANDREWS H S, a B-rated high school about 3.2 miles away, is a major anchor, and families also have access to Andrews Middle and nearby elementary schools like Devonian EL and Clearfork EL. The broader ZIP area has a meaningful youth presence, with about 21.8% of residents under 18, so kids and school activities are a visible part of community life. With a high homeownership rate around 78.5%, Harrell often feels like a place where families settle in, build routines, and stay connected to neighbors.

What is Harrell known for?

Harrell is known more for its day-to-day livability than for a single tourist landmark: it’s a steady, residential pocket in the 79714 ZIP where ownership runs high and school routines shape the week. Locals often define the area by its proximity to Andrews ISD campuses—especially ANDREWS H S a few miles away—and by how close it is to the civic core of Andrews, including the courthouse, the Andrews County Library, and the cluster of county offices that residents actually use. Culturally, Harrell reflects modern Andrews, with a strongly Hispanic community presence in the area and a young median age of 33 that keeps the neighborhood feeling active and working-family oriented.

What are things to do near Harrell?

Specific restaurants, parks, and entertainment venues weren’t provided, so it wouldn’t be accurate to name them here. What Harrell residents do have nearby are the practical and community-oriented stops that fill in the week. The Andrews County Library, about 4 miles away, is a common destination for students and families, whether it’s for study time, checking out books, or a quiet afternoon. For community errands and local engagement, residents are also close to the Andrews courthouse and Courthouse Annex, plus services like USPS and the Andrews Water Department—places that turn “things to do” into the real-life rhythm of living in Andrews.

What ZIP code is Harrell in?

Harrell is in ZIP code 79714. That ZIP covers the broader Andrews area with access to Andrews ISD schools and city and county services.

Interested in buying or selling in Harrell?

If you’re looking at Harrell, the best next step is comparing a few nearby streets and the closest Andrews ISD campuses to see what fits your routine. Reach out to a local Andrews real estate expert to talk through current inventory, typical tax bills at the combined rate, and what homes like yours are doing in today’s market.