Monahans City Property Records in Texas
Monahans is the county seat of Ward County in the Permian Basin of West Texas, close to Monahans Sandhills State Park. Deeds, oil and gas leases, mineral conveyances and plats are recorded by the Ward County Clerk at the courthouse in Monahans.
The Ward County Appraisal District appraises surface and mineral property, and the Ward County Tax Assessor-Collector collects the taxes. For wells and operators, consult the Railroad Commission of Texas. The City of Monahans issues building permits and manages municipal codes, and civil title cases are filed with the Ward County District Clerk.
Monahans Property and Community Statistics
What Are the Crime Rates
This section shows reported crime in Monahans, covering both violent crimes and property crimes. The violent crime figures include murder, robbery, and assault, while the property crime figures include total property crimes, burglary, and motor vehicle theft.
Monahans recorded 0 murders, 1 robbery, and 16 assaults. Property crimes totaled 99, including 16 burglaries and 11 motor vehicle thefts.
These counts show how many offenses were reported in each category. They reveal which types of crime were most frequent in the city, but they do not by themselves describe rates per resident or compare Monahans with other places.
What Is the Population Profile of Monahans
This section shows the racial and ethnic makeup of Monahans. Hispanic residents are the largest group, with 4,148 people (55%), followed by White residents at 2,717 (36%) and Black residents at 490 (7%). Asian residents number 165 (2%), while smaller groups include American Indian (0.12%), two or more races (0.09%), and other race and Pacific Islander populations at 0%.
Monahans, Ratings Compared Across Texas 
Monahans' ratings cover different aspects of life in the city, and Cost of Living, Weather, and Diversity have the highest grades at A. Housing and Jobs are also rated A, while Access to Parks and Access to Restaurants receive A-. Good for Retirees and Good for Young Professionals are rated B+, and Health & Fitness receives a C-. Overall, the ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories.
How Educated Is Monahans
Monahans' Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including High School (38%), Below High School (18%), and Some College (15%). The data also includes Bachelor Degree (8%), Associate Degree (7%), Masters Degree (2%), and Doctorate (0.02%) education levels.
When Were Homes Built
Monahans' Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during 1960 - 1979 (45%), followed by 1940 - 1959 (28%) and 2000 - Present (14%). The data also includes 1980 - 1999 (12%) and Before 1939 (0.29%) construction periods.
How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?
Monahans' Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 3 Bedrooms (53%), followed by 2 Bedrooms (20%) and 1 Bedroom (13%). The data also includes 4 Bedrooms (9%), No Bedrooms (4%), and 5 or More Bedrooms (0%) categories.
What Is the Average Age
Monahans' Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 35 - 44 (17%), Under 10 (16%), and 10 - 17 (15%). The data also includes 25 - 34 (13%), 45 - 54 (12%), 65 Plus (11%), 55 - 64 (11%), and 18 - 24 (6%) age groups.
Property Market Trends at Monahans
Monahans's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $159,000. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $919 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Monahans's dynamic real estate landscape.