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Midland
  • City in Texas
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Midland

#1 in Best Places to Live in Midland Odessa Area
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      B minus
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      A
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      B
    Midland is a city in Texas with a population of 130,765. Midland is in Midland County. Living in Midland offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Midland there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Midland and residents tend to lean conservative.
    About Midland...
    Population
    130,765
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $250,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,273
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      36%
    • Own
      64%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      272.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      7.9
      6.1
    • Rape
      87.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      25.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      191.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,128.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      309.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      17%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      19%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      10%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      8%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      23%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      23%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      15%
      11%
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    Working in Midland

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $87,900
    National
    $69,021
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