Underwood Park: Parkside living close to the heart of Andrews

About Underwood Park

If you spend any time around Carter Park and Lakeside Park, you’ll recognize the rhythm of Underwood Park quickly: kids drifting between playground time and practice, neighbors taking a lap on Shafter's Trail, and quick dinner runs that end up at La Hacienda or Tortas & More because they’re close enough to feel like extensions of the neighborhood. Underwood Park Elementary sits just down the way, and that proximity shapes daily routines in a way that feels very Andrews—school drop-offs, after-school pickups, and weekend family time all orbit around the same few familiar places.

The housing feel here matches the area’s practical, lived-in West Texas character. Most streets read as primarily owner-occupied, and the numbers back that up with a homeownership rate around 78.5% in the surrounding ZIP area. With an average home value near $195,700, Underwood Park tends to attract buyers who want a straightforward path to ownership without giving up access to town conveniences. The neighborhood’s look is less about show and more about function: homes that suit busy schedules, yards that see real use, and a streetscape where you’ll notice people actually coming and going throughout the day.

Underwood Park also sits in a pocket of Andrews where daily errands don’t require much planning. Porter's is nearby for grocery runs, and if your morning needs caffeine before anything else, CPL Rays Coffee and 7 Brew Coffee are both within a short drive. When you want a quick reset, Lakeside Park and Wetland Park offer easy outdoor time, and the Andrews Splash Park becomes a warm-weather staple when the heat settles in.

The broader Andrews community shows up here, too. The ZIP area population is 18,610 with a median age of 33, so the neighborhood reads as working households and young families, with a steady pace that’s more about school nights and weekend schedules than late-night noise. With Andrews ISD campuses like Andrews Middle and Andrews H S close by, Underwood Park feels tied into the daily life of the district.

You’ll see who gravitates here in the small details: families walking over toward Carter Park, residents squeezing in a workout at Jab House Fitness, and homeowners who’d rather spend Saturday morning at the Andrews County Sports Complex than across town in traffic.

Living in Underwood Park day to day

Day-to-day life in Underwood Park is shaped by how close everything is to your routines. Carter Park is about as convenient as it gets, and it’s common for afternoons to revolve around a quick stop there before heading home. On days when you want a longer walk, Shafter's Trail is close enough to fit into a normal schedule instead of becoming a “someday” plan. When the weather turns hot, the Andrews Splash Park is the kind of place that ends up on repeat, especially for households with kids.

Housing here leans strongly toward ownership, with about 75.1% of units in the surrounding ZIP area being owner-occupied, and that stability shows in how the neighborhood feels. Buyers often look at the local average home value of $195,700 and see a manageable entry point into Andrews homeownership, especially compared with larger metros. For renters, the median gross rent in the ZIP area runs about $1,305 per month, which helps frame the buy-versus-rent decision for anyone trying to put down roots in 79714.

Food and coffee are part of the normal loop, not a special trip. Table Cafe works well for a sit-down moment when you want something local, while Buffalo Wild Wings, Pizza Hut, and McAlister's Deli make it easy to keep things simple on busy nights. When you’re craving something familiar to Andrews, spots like La Mexicana, El Potrillo, and Mi Pueblo are within a few miles, so dinner rarely requires crossing the whole city.

Fitness options are surprisingly close together, which makes it easier to keep a routine. Jab House Fitness is right nearby, and you can rotate between Mustang Fitness Center, Black Gold Health & Fitness, and the Andrews County Youth Recreation Center depending on what kind of workout day you’re having. For outdoor and recreation time, the Andrews County Sports Complex and Andrews County Golf Course add variety without turning into a major drive.

School days are a defining part of the neighborhood’s cadence. Underwood El is right near the neighborhood, while Devonian El and Clearfork El are also close. For older students, Andrews Middle and Andrews H S are nearby, and Andrews Education Center offers an additional high school option within the same Andrews ISD footprint. With a median household income of $72,242 in the ZIP area and 85.1% of commuters driving alone, Underwood Park tends to feel like a place where people keep moving—work, school, practices, errands—then slow down again at the park when the day is done.

Things to do near Underwood Park

The biggest lifestyle perk in Underwood Park is how quickly you can pivot from home to “out doing something.” Carter Park is practically next door, and Lakeside Park is close enough for spontaneous evening walks. If you prefer a steady route, Shafter's Trail is nearby for a longer stroll, and Wetland Park is an easy change of scenery when you want something quieter. In the summer, the Andrews Splash Park becomes a go-to, especially for families looking for an easy way to burn off energy.

When it’s time for coffee or a casual bite, you’ve got options that feel local to the neighborhood’s routines. CPL Rays Coffee and 7 Brew Coffee are both close for grab-and-go mornings, while Table Cafe fits a slower lunch. Dinner can be as quick as Buffalo Wild Wings or as classic as Western Grill Steak House, with La Hacienda and Tortas & More nearby when you want something you don’t have to overthink. For errands, Porter's covers the grocery run, and shopping stops like Hibbett Sports, Burkes Outlet, Dollar Tree, and Dollar General are within a short drive.

Neighborhoods near Underwood Park

Underwood Park sits among a tight cluster of established Andrews neighborhoods, which is part of why it feels so connected. K A Wright, Rogers, Robinson, and Orchard are all close enough that residents often share the same everyday stops—Carter Park for downtime, Porter's for groceries, and the same Andrews ISD campuses for school routines. That proximity also means the “feel” of the area changes by just a few blocks, from quieter residential pockets to streets with a little more day-to-day traffic headed toward schools and parks.

Carter Park Addition is nearby and naturally shares the same park-centered lifestyle, while Brice, Cardinal, and Lujan round out the immediate residential mix. A bit farther out, neighborhoods like Baeza, J-B, Alaniz, L B keep you in the same 79714 community footprint, with similar access to local dining like La Mexicana and El Potrillo and recreation like the Andrews County Sports Complex. For buyers comparing options, these nearby areas make it easy to stay close to the same amenities while choosing the specific street and home style that fits best.

Local resources around Underwood Park

Underwood Park residents are close to the practical services that make homeownership easier to manage in Andrews. The Andrews County Appraisal District is nearby when you need property valuation information, and the Andrews County Tax Assessor isn’t far when it’s time to handle local tax questions. For anything tied to school taxes and district matters, the Andrew Inpndt School DST Tax Off (Aisd Tax Office) provides a local point of contact for Andrews ISD.

Day-to-day community support is also close at hand. The Andrews County Library is a nearby resource for families and students, and public safety services are accessible with the Andrews Police Department and Andrews County Sheriff's Office both nearby. Fire protection is supported by the Fire Department (Fire Station) and the Andrews Volunteer Fire Department. When you need to handle mail or utilities, USPS and the Andrews Water Department are both within a short drive, keeping the routine tasks of living in 79714 simple and local.

For county services and official business, Andrews and the Courthouse Annex are nearby, which is helpful for everything from records to civic needs that come up over time in any neighborhood.

Frequently Asked Questions About Underwood Park

Is Underwood Park a good place to live?

Underwood Park can be a great fit if you want a park-forward routine and easy access to everyday Andrews essentials. You’re close to Carter Park and Lakeside Park, with Shafter's Trail nearby for walks, and local dining like La Hacienda and Tortas & More within a short drive. The surrounding 79714 area supports a stable, homeowner-heavy feel, with about 78.5% homeownership and an average home value near $195,700. With a median age of 33 and a ZIP area population of 18,610, it tends to feel active and family-oriented without being far from the practical services in town.

Is Underwood Park safe?

Specific crime statistics weren’t provided, so it’s not possible to quantify safety from the data here. What Underwood Park does offer is proximity to local public safety resources, including the Andrews Police Department and the Andrews County Sheriff's Office nearby, plus the Fire Department (Fire Station) and Andrews Volunteer Fire Department close by. In a neighborhood with a strong homeownership presence in the broader ZIP area, residents often take a more watchful, community-minded approach to looking out for their street. If safety is a top priority, a local agent can help you compare block-by-block feel and talk through practical steps like lighting, traffic patterns near schools, and nearby activity centers like Carter Park.

How are the schools in Underwood Park?

Underwood Park is served by Andrews ISD, and several campuses are close enough to shape daily routines. Underwood El (grades 04-05) is nearby, with Devonian El (grades 02-03) and Clearfork El (grades EE-01) also within a short drive. For older students, Andrews Middle (grades 06-08) is close, and Andrews H S (grades 09-12) is nearby with a B rating. Andrews Education Center is another Andrews ISD high school option close to the neighborhood, also rated B. Because multiple schools are clustered within a couple miles, families often find school commutes straightforward from this area.

What is the cost of living in Underwood Park?

No cost-of-living index or Regional Price Parity (RPP) numbers were provided for Underwood Park or Andrews, so I can’t compare overall costs, housing, goods, or utilities to the national average using the 100-baseline RPP method. What we can state clearly is the local property tax structure. 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 tax rate is $0.8969 per $100. Combined, that’s an estimated $1.4372 per $100 valuation. Housing costs in the area often start with the average home value around $195,700, and for renters the ZIP area’s median gross rent is about $1,305 per month. Beyond housing, many households budget with driving in mind, since 85.1% of workers in the ZIP area drive alone. It’s also worth remembering that Texas has no state income tax, which can help offset other living expenses depending on your situation.

Is Underwood Park good for families?

Underwood Park works well for families who want their week to run on short, simple trips. Underwood El is very close for grades 04-05, and Andrews ISD options like Clearfork El, Devonian El, Andrews Middle, and Andrews H S are all nearby. Parks are a big part of the family appeal, with Carter Park close enough for after-school play and Lakeside Park and Shafter's Trail nearby when you want an easy outdoor routine. Warm-weather days tend to revolve around the Andrews Splash Park. With 21.8% of the ZIP area population under 18 and a median age of 33, the surrounding community is very much in a family-and-working-household phase of life.

What is Underwood Park known for?

Underwood Park is best known for being anchored by everyday, park-centered convenience in Andrews. Carter Park is the obvious neighborhood landmark, and it sets the tone for afternoons and weekends, especially for households with kids. The neighborhood also stands out for how close it sits to the Andrews ISD network, with Underwood El nearby and other campuses like Andrews Middle and Andrews H S within a short drive. In practical terms, it’s a part of 79714 where routines are easy: coffee at CPL Rays Coffee or 7 Brew Coffee, groceries at Porter's, and recreation options ranging from Shafter's Trail to the Andrews County Sports Complex and Andrews County Golf Course.

What are things to do near Underwood Park?

Near Underwood Park, most “things to do” fit naturally into a normal week. Outdoor time is easy to work in with Carter Park and Lakeside Park close by, plus Shafter's Trail for a longer walk and Wetland Park when you want a change of scenery. In the heat, the Andrews Splash Park is a local favorite. For food, you’re near La Hacienda and Tortas & More, with options like La Mexicana, El Potrillo, Western Grill Steak House, and McAlister's Deli all within a few miles. If your routine includes fitness or rec leagues, you’ve also got nearby options like Jab House Fitness, the Andrews County Youth Recreation Center, the Andrews County Sports Complex, and even the Andrews County Golf Course.

What ZIP code is Underwood Park in?

Underwood Park is in ZIP code 79714. This is the primary ZIP for Andrews, Texas, and it’s the one you’ll see for nearby schools and local services.

Interested in buying or selling in Underwood Park?

If you’re looking at homes near Carter Park, Underwood Park Elementary, and the everyday conveniences around central Andrews, Underwood Park is worth a closer look. Connect with a local real estate expert who can walk you through current inventory, pricing around the $195,700 average home value level, and what to expect street by street.