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Midland, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Andrews County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
133,998 Population 1,759/sq mi density
$91,169 Median Income $49,327 per capita
$298,600 Home Value $325,066 Zillow
$1,407 Median Rent 30.6% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 339 sunny days/yr
320 Violent Crime/100K 2,565 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$91,169 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$298,600 home value, $1,407/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
320 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Midland, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$91,169
21% above
$49,327 per capita
Home Value
$298,600
6% above
Zillow: $325,066
Median Rent
$1,407/mo
21% above
30.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
320/100K
16% below
2,565/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.7%
0% below
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
12% above
12.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
339 sunny days/yr

How Midland Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Midland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
121%
Home Value
106%
Rent
121%
Poverty
72%
Bachelor's
100%
Unemployment
69%
Crime
84%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Midland a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Midland residents earn a median household income of $91,169 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,327. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 540 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Midland is $298,600 , 6% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $325,066. Median rent is $1,407/month, with 30.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.

Safety & Crime

Midland reports 320 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 16% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,565/100K. The murder rate is 5.5/100K.

Education

33.7% of adults in Midland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (0% below the national average). 86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Midland has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 339 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population133,998
Median Age31.6 yrs
Density1,759/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$91,169
Per Capita$49,327
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$5,215M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,532

Housing

A+
Home Value$298,600
Rent$1,407
Ownership65.1%
Zillow$325,066
Housing Units55,041
Rent Burden30.6%

Crime

F
Violent320/100K
Property2,565/100K
Murder5.5/100K
Assault235/100K
Burglary469/100K

Health

Obesity36.1%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,227/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days339/yr
Rain11.7 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation2,818 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.7%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+8.7%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute20 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed56 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Midland was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Midland International Air And Space Port (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.