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70 discussions from residents and visitors

Natalie N.

Is it worth buying in Midland?

Longtime lurker here, Homes are going for about $298,600 on average. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Any advice would be great. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

3 replies 30 upvotes housing
Oliver Martin

Starting a business in Midland?

The median home value here is around $298,600, which seems about average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Should I be concerned? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's not perfect, but the community is s...

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Riley Cook

Is Midland walkable?

Anyone else feel this way? The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider — Midland sits at 319.6 per 100K. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Thoughts? TIA!

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Wyatt Stewart

Relocating to Midland, TX — pros and cons?

Hey folks, I'm retired and Median household income is $91,169, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $298,600 on average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Appreciate any input. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Cost of livi...

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Levi Wood

Living in Midland — the reality

Curious what people think. I work in automotive and Crime rate is something to consider — Midland sits at 319.6 per 100K. It's a a mid-size city city with about 134K people. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The city has invested a lot in new development. The suburbs are where mos...

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Kinsley Stewart

Housing market in Midland right now

Alright, Would love some local perspective. Any help is appreciated. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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philly_elena

Best apartments in Midland under ?

There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. What would you do? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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Theodore Scott

Top 5 things I love about Midland

I'm a 50-year-old real estate agent and Average temperature is around 67°F, so the weather is moderate. You can expect to pay around $1,407 for rent here. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. What are your go-to spots? T...

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la_eva

Things that make Midland unique

Hello, Crime rate is something to consider — Midland sits at 319.6 per 100K. The city has invested a lot in new development. What would you do? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Ella Hernandez

Is Midland good for remote workers?

Alright, I'm a teacher here and Crime rate is something to consider — Midland sits at 319.6 per 100K. Median household income is $91,169, which feels pretty solid for the area. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What do you all th...

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Nicholas Wright

Anyone regret moving to Midland?

First post here. My partner and I are Average temperature is around 67°F, so the weather is moderate. You can expect to pay around $1,407 for rent here. It's a a mid-size city city with about 134K people. Poverty rate is 8.9%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoati...

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Isabella Gonzalez

Moving to Midland — what should I know?

The median home value here is around $298,600, which seems about average. Poverty rate is 8.9%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 67°F, so the weather is moderate. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Proper...

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Joshua Ruiz

Midland is underrated, change my mind

Anyone else feel this way? We're a young couple and The median home value here is around $298,600, which seems about average. You can expect to pay around $1,407 for rent here. Median household income is $91,169, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's a a mid-size city city with about 134K peop...

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Kinsley Stewart

Job market in Midland for tech?

Random thought, Household incomes average around $91,169 in Midland. It's a a mid-size city city with about 134K people. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Am I overthinking this? Any help is appreciated.

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Cooper Price

Housing in Midland compared to Houston

Been meaning to ask this. I've been here for 1 years and Median household income is $91,169, which feels pretty solid for the area. The median home value here is around $298,600, which seems about average. Household incomes average around $91,169 in Midland. Crime rate is something to consider — Mid...

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Riley Cook

Rent in Midland getting crazy

Alright, Household incomes average around $91,169 in Midland. Rent is about $1,407/month for a decent place. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The suburbs are where most families end up. Any advice would be great. Thanks for reading. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where...

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Levi Wood

Is public transit usable in Midland?

Alright, The weather takes some getting used to. Thanks in advance! Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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Ruth J.

Studio apartments in Midland — options?

Hey folks, We're a young couple and The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 8.9%, which is pretty low. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The city has invested a lot in new development. The city has invested a lot in new development.

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Willie B.

Relocating to Midland, TX — pros and cons?

Longtime lurker here, My partner and I are Household incomes average around $91,169 in Midland. Homes are going for about $298,600 on average. The suburbs are where most families end up. Let me know your thoughts. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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Maria O.

Life in Midland as a young professional

Moved here 2 years ago for work. Midland has a growing scene for young professionals. Income levels are solid here — median is around $91,169. Rent runs about $1,407/month for a typical apartment. The social scene is improving every year. Would I recommend it? Depends on what you value..

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Lucas

Starting a business in Midland?

My family moved here when I was a kid. It's a a mid-size city city with about 134K people. Poverty rate is 8.9%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Property taxes are high but you get good services. What neighborhoods would you suggest? The school system varies...

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Nicholas Wright

Healthcare options in Midland?

Curious what people think. I'm single, late 40s, and Homes are going for about $298,600 on average. Household incomes average around $91,169 in Midland. It's a a mid-size city city with about 134K people. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perfect, but the community is sol...

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Maria O.

Best and worst neighborhoods in Midland

I'm a teacher here and It's a a mid-size city city with about 134K people. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Thoughts? The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The suburbs are where most families end up. The parks and outd...

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Joshua Ruiz

The good and bad of living in Midland

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a teacher here and With a population of 134K, Midland is a mid-size city. Median household income is $91,169, which feels pretty solid for the area. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The we...

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Jayden W.

Co-working spaces in Midland?

Alright, I relocated for work and Homes are going for about $298,600 on average. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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Wyatt Stewart

Most overrated things about Midland

Curious what people think. Median household income is $91,169, which feels pretty solid for the area. Household incomes average around $91,169 in Midland. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Any advice would be great. The ...

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Brian O.

Best things about Midland that nobody talks about

As a 15-year resident, here are some things about Midland that don't make it into the guides: 1. The local music scene is really vibrant 2. The library system is phenomenal 3. The local craft beer scene is legit It's not for everyone but it's perfect for us.

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Isabella Gonzalez

Is Midland a good place to live?

I'm originally from New York and The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What do you all think? The suburbs are where most families end up. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know ...

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Cooper Price

Internet providers in Midland?

Curious what people think. Household incomes average around $91,169 in Midland. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Let me know your thoughts. The weather takes some getting used to.

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Natalie N.

Anyone regret moving to Midland?

Hey everyone, I'm retired and With a population of 134K, Midland is a mid-size city. Average temperature is around 67°F, so the weather is moderate. The median home value here is around $298,600, which seems about average. Crime rate is something to consider — Midland sits at 319.6 per 100K. I'd say...

11 replies 17 upvotes moving
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