Cox: Close to Trails, Parks, and Everyday Andrews

About Cox

Cox sits close enough to Shafter's Trail that a quick evening walk can feel like a reset, and it’s the kind of McKinney Acres pocket where Carter Park and the Andrews Splash Park are realistic after-dinner plans instead of a special trip. On a normal weekday, you’ll see neighbors heading toward the Andrews County Sports Complex or the Andrews County Youth Recreation Center, and on weekends the traffic pattern often points toward Lakeside Park or Wetland Park for a slower pace. With coffee options like CPL Rays Coffee and 7 Brew Coffee nearby, the neighborhood’s daily rhythm tends to run on short errands and familiar faces.

The neighborhood reads as practical West Texas living: streets that prioritize driveways and garages, homes that feel oriented toward family schedules, and a lifestyle built around getting across town quickly. In ZIP code 79714, the typical homeowner picture is strong—about 75.1% of housing is owner-occupied—and that carries into Cox’s steady feel and the way people tend to invest in their place over time. When buyers ask what the market looks like here, that $195,700 median home value gives a realistic baseline for what “entry into ownership” can look like in this part of Andrews County.

Cox also fits into McKinney Acres as a neighborhood that keeps you close to both recreation and the essential errands. Porter's is a straightforward grocery run, and the nearby stretch of everyday shopping—like Dollar General and Dollar Tree—handles the small stuff without having to over-plan your day. Dinner choices land in the comfort-food lane, whether that’s La Hacienda, Tortas & More, or a reliable pickup from Pizza Hut when the evening gets busy.

Families and working households make up much of the energy here, reflected in a ZIP-area median age of 33 and a community where 21.8% of residents are under 18. The area’s cultural identity is also part of daily life, with a ZIP profile that’s 57.5% Hispanic and 38.8% White. Cox feels like a place where people value being close to school campuses, parks, and county services, and where a typical day is measured in minutes to practice, a quick coffee run, and a short drive home.

Living in Cox: A Routine Built Around Parks, Schools, and Quick Errands

Living in Cox tends to mean a home-first lifestyle in a ZIP where ownership is the norm. With 7,153 housing units across the area and 75.1% owner-occupied, the neighborhood leans toward people who want roots—space for a driveway routine, room for weekend projects, and a place that feels like it’s yours. The local price picture is approachable for many buyers, with the median home value sitting around $195,700, which often shapes conversations around first purchases, trading up, or holding onto a home long-term while careers and family needs shift.

Daily movement here is mostly by car, and the numbers back that up: about 85.1% of commuters in the ZIP drive alone. That driving culture makes the nearby amenities feel especially close. It’s easy to picture a weekday loop that includes a quick stop at Porter's for groceries, a swing by Dollar General for household items, and a dinner pickup from La Mexicana or El Potrillo. If you want a sit-down meal without overthinking it, Western Grill Steak House and McAlister's Deli are the kind of places that end up in regular rotation.

Outdoor time is one of the simplest upsides. Shafter's Trail is close enough to become a habit, Carter Park works for low-key afternoons, and the Andrews Splash Park becomes the seasonal magnet when the heat sets in. For more structured recreation, the Andrews County Sports Complex and the Andrews County Youth Recreation Center give the neighborhood a steady calendar of practices and games, and the Andrews County Golf Course is nearby when you want something that feels like a break.

School logistics are part of the day-to-day planning in Cox, with ANDREWS ISD campuses within a short drive. Families often weigh options like ANDREWS H S for grades 09-12 with a B rating and a larger student body, versus the much smaller ANDREWS EDUCATION CENTER—also a B-rated high school serving grades 09-12 with enrollment of 38. For middle grades, ANDREWS MIDDLE serves grades 06-08 with a C rating, and younger students feed into elementaries like CLEARFORK EL (EE-01), DEVONIAN EL (02-03), and UNDERWOOD EL (04-05).

Cox’s community feel is shaped by a relatively young median age of 33, a solid middle-income profile with a $72,242 median household income, and a practical mindset. People grab coffee at CPL Rays Coffee or 7 Brew Coffee, squeeze in a class at Jab House Fitness or Black Gold Health & Fitness, and rely on a close set of parks and county facilities to keep life organized. It’s not a neighborhood where you plan your whole week around one big destination; it’s where you build a steady routine around what’s already nearby.

Things to Do Near Cox

Cox is surrounded by the kind of amenities that fit into real schedules. If you want a quick outdoor reset, Shafter's Trail is close enough to work into a weeknight, and Carter Park is an easy place to meet up before heading back home. When the weather turns hot, Andrews Splash Park becomes the obvious family stop, while Lakeside Park and Wetland Park give you a change of scenery without making a day of it.

Fitness options are unusually stacked for a neighborhood this size. Between Jab House Fitness, Mustang Fitness Center, and Black Gold Health & Fitness, you can keep a routine close to home, and the Andrews County Sports Complex and Andrews County Youth Recreation Center anchor the sports-and-practice side of local life. On the food and coffee side, residents bounce between CPL Rays Coffee, 7 Brew Coffee, and Table Cafe, then keep dinner simple with nearby staples like La Hacienda, Buffalo Wild Wings, and Tortas & More.

Neighborhoods Near Cox

Cox sits among a cluster of close-in McKinney Acres neighborhoods that locals recognize by name because they’re truly nearby. Huckabee is practically next door, and Sawyer (Andrews) and Pipes (Andrews) are close enough that you’ll often run into the same people at places like Porter's or at the Andrews County Sports Complex.

A little farther out, neighborhoods such as Dickerson (Andrews), Ramirez (Andrews), and Casa (Andrews) add to the same tight network of residential streets that share parks, schools, and shopping. L B (Andrews), J-B (Andrews), Lujan (Andrews), Brice (Andrews), K A Wright (Andrews), and Garcia (Andrews) round out the immediate area, giving buyers a few nearby alternatives while keeping them in the same day-to-day orbit of ANDREWS ISD campuses, Carter Park, and the dining strip that includes spots like La Mexicana and McAlister's Deli.

Local Resources Near Cox

Cox is convenient to the county services that matter when you own a home and want simple access to paperwork and support. The Andrews County Appraisal District is nearby for valuation questions, and the Andrews County Tax Assessor is close when you need to handle county-related items. For utility needs, the Andrews Water Department is also in the mix, which keeps the practical side of homeownership close to home.

For public services and day-to-day community support, residents are near the Andrews Police Department and the Andrews County Sheriff's Office, along with the Andrews Volunteer Fire Department and another Fire Department (Fire Station) location. The Andrews County Library is a nearby resource for students and families, and courthouse services are accessible at Andrews and the Courthouse Annex. School-related tax and district administration runs through the Andrew Inpndt School DST Tax Off (Aisd Tax Office), tying Cox back into the wider ANDREWS ISD network that includes ANDREWS H S, ANDREWS MIDDLE, and the area elementary schools.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cox

Is Cox a good place to live?

Cox can be a strong fit for people who want a straightforward, close-to-everything routine in the 79714 area. Homeownership is a big part of the local fabric, with about 75.1% of housing owner-occupied across the ZIP, and the median home value around $195,700 keeps the neighborhood on the attainable end for many buyers. The day-to-day quality of life here is tied to nearby parks and facilities—Shafter's Trail, Carter Park, and Andrews Splash Park are close—and the convenience of practical stops like Porter's and coffee at CPL Rays Coffee. With a ZIP-area median age of 33, the community skews young and active, especially around youth sports and the Andrews County Sports Complex.

Is Cox safe?

Safety in Cox is shaped by being close to core civic services and a neighborhood pattern where people tend to know each other through schools, parks, and sports schedules. The Andrews Police Department and the Andrews County Sheriff's Office are nearby, and quick response coverage is supported by the Andrews Volunteer Fire Department and another Fire Department (Fire Station) location close by. Like many Andrews County neighborhoods, much of the “feel” of safety comes from high homeownership and consistent routines—neighbors out for evening walks near Carter Park or driving to practices at the Andrews County Youth Recreation Center. For a specific home, it’s still smart to ask about lighting, visibility, and the immediate block’s patterns.

How are the schools in Cox?

Cox is served by ANDREWS ISD, with several campuses within a short drive. High school options include ANDREWS H S for grades 09-12 with a B rating and a larger enrollment of 1,193, as well as the ANDREWS EDUCATION CENTER, also a B-rated high school for grades 09-12 with a much smaller enrollment of 38. For middle school, ANDREWS MIDDLE serves grades 06-08 and carries a C rating. Elementary campuses nearby include CLEARFORK EL (EE-01) with a C rating, DEVONIAN EL (02-03) with a C rating, and UNDERWOOD EL (04-05) with a D rating. If schools are a priority, it’s worth comparing commute time to each campus and asking about programs that best match your student’s needs.

What is the cost of living in Cox?

Specific cost-of-living indices and Regional Price Parity (RPP) numbers for overall costs, housing, goods, and utilities weren’t provided for Cox or McKinney Acres, so an index-based comparison to the national average (where 100 equals the U.S. average) can’t be calculated here. What we can ground in real local figures is housing and taxes. The area’s median home value is about $195,700, and the county property tax rate provided is $0.3598 per $100 of valuation, which is 0.3598%. Estimates beyond that—like city or school district tax rates and a combined all-in rate—aren’t available in the data provided, so you’ll want to confirm the full rate on a specific address through local records. On monthly housing costs, the median gross rent in the ZIP is $1,305, which helps set expectations for renters or investors comparing rent to ownership. And because this is Texas, residents benefit from no state income tax, which can meaningfully change the overall household budget even when property taxes are a key factor. In general for the McKinney Acres area, many households drive for errands and commuting, so transportation and fuel tend to be a practical line item given that 85.1% of commuters in the ZIP drive alone.

Is Cox good for families?

Cox works well for families who want parks, sports, and schools close to home, especially in a ZIP where 21.8% of residents are under 18. Daily life often revolves around kid-friendly stops like Andrews Splash Park and regular routines at the Andrews County Sports Complex or the Andrews County Youth Recreation Center. School choices within ANDREWS ISD include ANDREWS MIDDLE for grades 06-08, plus multiple elementary campuses nearby such as CLEARFORK EL, DEVONIAN EL, and UNDERWOOD EL, with high school options at ANDREWS H S and the smaller ANDREWS EDUCATION CENTER. The neighborhood’s high owner-occupied profile—about 75.1% across the ZIP—also tends to support a stable, neighborly environment where families can settle into consistent routines.

What is Cox known for?

Cox is known locally for being plugged into the everyday Andrews routine—close to trails, parks, and the county’s main recreation facilities—rather than feeling isolated or “out on its own.” Residents often associate the area with quick access to Shafter's Trail and Carter Park, plus the summer pull of Andrews Splash Park. It’s also closely tied to the youth-sports calendar, given how near it is to the Andrews County Sports Complex and the Andrews County Youth Recreation Center. In terms of identity, the broader ZIP’s demographic mix—57.5% Hispanic and 38.8% White—shows up in the neighborhood’s culture and dining habits, with places like La Hacienda, La Mexicana, and Mi Pueblo fitting naturally into weekly routines.

What are things to do near Cox?

Near Cox, the go-to activities tend to be outdoors, fitness, and casual dining. For fresh air, residents head to Shafter's Trail, Carter Park, Lakeside Park, or Wetland Park, and families often build warm-weather weekends around Andrews Splash Park. If you prefer organized recreation, the Andrews County Sports Complex and Andrews County Youth Recreation Center keep games and practices close, and the Andrews County Golf Course is nearby for a slower-paced afternoon. Food and coffee options are easy to reach, from CPL Rays Coffee and 7 Brew Coffee to Table Cafe when you want to linger a little. Dinner can be as casual as Buffalo Wild Wings or as familiar as La Hacienda, Tortas & More, or a stop at Western Grill Steak House, with quick-service staples like McAlister's Deli and Dickey's Barbecue Pit also in the mix.

What ZIP code is Cox in?

Cox is in ZIP code 79714. That ZIP covers the broader Andrews area tied to the parks, schools, and county services near McKinney Acres.

Interested in Buying or Selling in Cox?

If you’re considering Cox, it helps to compare nearby pockets like Huckabee, Sawyer (Andrews), and Pipes (Andrews) while keeping an eye on school options and park access. Reach out anytime for a local, street-level take on current pricing, property taxes, and which blocks best match your daily routine.