A Closer Look at Miles in Andrews

About Miles

Miles feels like the kind of Andrews-area pocket where people know which way the wind is blowing before they check a forecast—quiet streets, practical homes, and a day-to-day rhythm shaped by Andrews ISD and the short drive into town for errands. With ZIP code 79714 tied to a community of 18,610 people, Miles sits in the same local orbit as nearby names you hear often—Harrell just down the way and Underwood Park a few minutes out—so it doesn’t feel isolated even when the block is calm.

Housing here tends to attract buyers who want stability, and the numbers back that up. In this ZIP, the median home value is $195,700, and homeownership runs high at 75.1% owner-occupied housing (with the broader homeownership rate at 78.5%). That owner-heavy mix shows up in how properties are kept: yards are typically maintained, and neighbors notice when a moving truck shows up because it doesn’t happen every day.

Miles also benefits from being firmly connected to Andrews ISD, which is the center of gravity for many households. Families in the area commonly funnel toward ANDREWS H S, a B-rated campus about 3.2 miles away with enrollment around 1,193, and they’ll recognize the shorter drop-offs to nearby campuses like DEVONIAN EL for grades 02-03. Even if your household isn’t school-focused, those campuses influence traffic patterns and the daily cadence of the neighborhood.

Demographically, this part of Andrews reads like modern West Texas: a young median age of 33, a strong Hispanic presence at 57.5% alongside 38.8% White residents, and a work culture that still leans heavily toward driving, with 85.1% commuting by driving alone. The local income picture is steady too, with median household income at $72,242 and per capita income at $37,340—numbers that help explain why so many residents choose to buy and stay.

Miles tends to draw people who prefer a grounded, no-fuss lifestyle—homeowners who like being close to Andrews’ core services without living on a busier through-street, and households who value straightforward access to schools, county offices, and the routines that keep a West Texas week running smoothly.

Living Day to Day in Miles

Living in Miles is about having breathing room in your schedule and predictability in your routines. The housing profile in ZIP 79714 leans strongly owner-occupied, and that shows up in the feel of the streets: more long-term neighbors, fewer quick turnovers, and a general sense that people treat the area as home base rather than a temporary stop. With a median home value of $195,700, buyers often focus on solid fundamentals—comfortable layouts, functional yards, and the kind of practical updates that make day-to-day life easier.

For renters, the local benchmark is clear: median gross rent in the area sits around $1,305 per month. That creates a noticeable split in how people approach housing—many households aim to buy when they can, especially with the neighborhood’s high homeownership rate at 78.5%. The result is a place where you’ll see plenty of lived-in properties and a steady “we’re staying a while” mentality rather than a rotating cast of short-term residents.

School routines are a major part of the weekly flow, since Miles ties back to Andrews ISD. Parents commonly plan around campuses within a few miles, including ANDREWS MIDDLE (grades 06-08, rated C, about 3.8 miles away) and DEVONIAN EL (grades 02-03, rated C, about 3.3 miles away). High school households look toward ANDREWS H S, rated B and about 3.2 miles away, which is large enough to feel like a community hub for older students. There’s also ANDREWS EDUCATION CENTER, a smaller B-rated high school option about 3.8 miles away with enrollment around 38.

Most errands and commutes in this part of Andrews are built around driving, and the data matches what locals experience: 85.1% of workers drive alone, while work-from-home sits at 3.7%. That makes timing and route choice part of the lifestyle—people tend to batch trips, handle the library or courthouse run in one swing, and keep their weekday mornings efficient.

Miles skews young and family-connected, with a median age of 33 and 21.8% of residents under 18. It’s common to see a household calendar that revolves around school activities, quick trips to town services, and weekend catch-up errands. The neighborhood’s steady income profile—median household income of $72,242—supports that practical, settled rhythm: people are here to build routines, not chase novelty.

Everyday Amenities Close to Miles

Miles sits close to the civic “heartbeat” of Andrews, which is where many residents end up for the things that keep life organized. A library run, for example, is typically a quick trip to Andrews County Library about 4 miles away—close enough that it feels like an easy after-school stop rather than a weekend-only plan.

When you need to handle official tasks, you’re also not trekking across the county. The Andrews County Tax Assessor is about 3.9 miles away, with the Andrews County Appraisal District around 4.1 miles—useful when you’re buying, protesting a value, or just trying to understand your annual bill. For school-related paperwork, the Andrew Inpndt School DST Tax Off (Aisd Tax Office) is nearby as well at roughly 4.1 miles, which matters in a community where Andrews ISD plays such a central role.

Day-to-day services are similarly close: USPS is about 4 miles away, and public safety resources like the Andrews County Sheriff’s Office and Andrews Police Department sit right around the same distance, reinforcing that Miles is tied into the town’s core infrastructure rather than sitting on the fringe.

Neighborhoods Near Miles

Miles is surrounded by a cluster of Andrews neighborhoods that locals recognize by name, and that proximity gives you options depending on the feel you want. Harrell is practically next door at about 0.2 miles, so it often reads as part of the same daily loop—similar drive times for schools, errands, and county services.

A little farther out, neighborhoods like Abigail and Tonroy-McMurrey Estates (each about 2.9 miles away) and Mustang Heights (about 3 miles) widen the map when you’re comparing homes or trying to stay close to certain parts of Andrews ISD’s campus network. Devonian Heights sits around 3.2 miles away, which pairs naturally with the presence of DEVONIAN EL nearby.

You’ll also hear people compare pockets like Thornburg, Rogers, Alaniz, Flanary, Orchard, Cardinal, and Underwood Park, all roughly 3.2 to 3.4 miles away. Being close to so many named areas is part of what makes Miles feel connected—easy to visit friends across town, but still able to come home to a quieter stretch at the end of the day.

Local Resources Miles Residents Use

Miles residents are close to the offices that matter when you own a home, register a concern, or need quick answers. Property questions typically route through the Andrews County Appraisal District about 4.1 miles away, while payments and county-level tasks often bring people to the Andrews County Tax Assessor around 3.9 miles away. When life requires paperwork in person, the Andrews courthouse is about 3.6 miles from the neighborhood, with the Courthouse Annex near 4 miles.

For families tied into Andrews ISD, the Andrew Inpndt School DST Tax Off (Aisd Tax Office) sits roughly 4.1 miles away, which is convenient when you’re coordinating school-related tax questions or documentation. That closeness matters in a community where households plan around campuses like ANDREWS H S, ANDREWS MIDDLE, and DEVONIAN EL.

Everyday services are also nearby. The Andrews Water Department is about 4.1 miles away for utility questions, and USPS is around 4 miles for packages and mail. Safety and emergency response resources—including the Andrews County Sheriff’s Office (about 4 miles), Andrews Police Department (about 4.2 miles), and local fire stations like Fire Department (Fire Station) and Andrews Volunteer Fire Department (about 4.2 to 4.3 miles)—help residents feel supported by the same core network that serves the rest of Andrews.

Frequently Asked Questions About Miles

Is Miles a good place to live?

Miles works well for people who want a settled Andrews lifestyle with strong homeownership and a young community vibe. In ZIP 79714, the median age is 33, and the area leans heavily homeowner at 75.1% owner-occupied (with a broader homeownership rate of 78.5%), which typically translates into more stability from block to block. The median home value of $195,700 and median household income of $72,242 also point to a neighborhood where many households are established enough to buy, maintain, and stay. Being tied to Andrews ISD and sitting just a few miles from major campuses like ANDREWS H S adds to the everyday convenience.

Is Miles safe?

Miles benefits from being close to the same public safety network that serves Andrews proper. The Andrews County Sheriff’s Office is about 4 miles away and the Andrews Police Department is about 4.2 miles away, so response and reporting aren’t far removed from the neighborhood. While individual experiences vary street by street, areas with high homeownership—like this ZIP’s 75.1% owner-occupied mix—often develop a “neighbors notice neighbors” culture that can support a feeling of day-to-day security. For fire protection, residents are also within a few miles of Fire Department (Fire Station) and the Andrews Volunteer Fire Department.

How are the schools in Miles?

Miles is zoned to Andrews ISD, and most families here measure school quality by the campuses a short drive away. ANDREWS H S is the main high school option nearby, rated B and about 3.2 miles away with enrollment around 1,193, which makes it a big part of community life for older students. ANDREWS EDUCATION CENTER is also a B-rated high school campus about 3.8 miles away and much smaller, with enrollment around 38. For younger students, nearby options include DEVONIAN EL (grades 02-03, rated C, about 3.3 miles away), CLEARFORK EL (grades EE-01, rated C, about 4.3 miles), and UNDERWOOD EL (grades 04-05, rated D, about 3.7 miles). ANDREWS MIDDLE (grades 06-08, rated C) is about 3.8 miles away.

What is the cost of living in Miles?

Miles homeowners should plan for property taxes that reflect Andrews and Andrews County’s combined local rates. In this area, the city property tax rate is $0.1805 per $100 valuation, the county rate is $0.3598 per $100 valuation, and Andrews ISD adds $0.8969 per $100 valuation. Put together, the combined estimated property tax rate is $1.4372 per $100 valuation, which is a practical number to use when estimating monthly escrow on a home near the ZIP’s median home value of $195,700. Beyond taxes, no specific cost-of-living or BEA Regional Price Parity (RPP) index values were provided for Miles or Andrews. RPP is a measure where 100 equals the U.S. average, and it can be broken into overall costs and categories like housing, goods, and utilities to show whether an area tends to run cheaper or more expensive than the national baseline. Since those index figures aren’t available here, the most reliable cost signals to use are local housing and tax benchmarks, including the area’s median gross rent of $1,305 per month. It also helps that Texas has no state income tax, which can make take-home pay feel more flexible when balancing housing and transportation costs in a drive-oriented community.

Is Miles good for families?

Miles can be a strong fit for families who want to be close to Andrews ISD schools without feeling like they live right in the busiest parts of town. The area is notably youth-oriented, with 21.8% of residents under 18 and a median age of 33, so kids and school routines are part of the neighborhood’s normal rhythm. Daily logistics are straightforward: ANDREWS H S is about 3.2 miles away, ANDREWS MIDDLE is about 3.8 miles, and elementaries like DEVONIAN EL and CLEARFORK EL are within a few miles as well. The high homeownership rate (78.5%) also tends to support a more settled, neighborly environment that many families prefer.

What is Miles known for?

Miles is known locally for being part of the stable, homeowner-heavy fabric of Andrews’ 79714 community, where people prioritize practical living and quick access to schools and county services. It’s closely associated with Andrews ISD routines, since campuses like ANDREWS H S and ANDREWS MIDDLE are only a few miles away and shape traffic, schedules, and community connections. Residents also talk about convenience in a very specific way here: you’re close to the Andrews courthouse, the Andrews County Library, and key offices like the Andrews County Appraisal District and Andrews Water Department, so handling real-life tasks doesn’t require a long drive across the county.

What are things to do near Miles?

Most “things to do” near Miles revolve around the places locals actually use week to week. An easy staple is a stop at Andrews County Library about 4 miles away, especially for families coordinating school reading and homework routines tied to Andrews ISD. For community errands and downtown trips, residents often combine visits near the Andrews courthouse (about 3.6 miles) and the nearby Courthouse Annex with a USPS run (about 4 miles) to keep the weekend free. Because the area is so drive-oriented—85.1% of workers drive alone—people here tend to structure outings efficiently, looping multiple stops into one trip rather than making several separate drives.

What ZIP code is Miles in?

Miles is in ZIP code 79714. That ZIP covers the broader Andrews-area community with a population of 18,610.

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