Livability Score

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i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cafe At The Gardens
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (73) A+
Yucca Theatre
Theatre Arts
Midland Fire Department Museum
Museum
George W. Bush Childhood Home
Museum
Fredda Turner Durham Children's Museum
Museum
Museum of the Southwest
Museum
Blakemore Planetarium
Museum
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Food and Drink (65) D-
Hot Shots
Bar
The Bar
Bar
Lone Star Bar
Bar
Domino's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Church's Chicken
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Taco Villa
Fast Food
Whataburger
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Bush's Chicken
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Whataburger
Fast Food
Club Oasis
Bar
Schlotzsky's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Texas Burger
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Whataburger
Fast Food
Ice store
Fast Food
Eskimo Hut Adult Snow Cones
Sweets
Alfredo's Paleteria
Sweets
Smoothie King
Fast Food
Fitness (12) F
Central YMCA
Gym
Midland County Horseshoe Arena
Community Centre
Midland County Horseshoe Arena
Community Centre
Girl Scouts
Community Centre
Young Life
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Midland Gymnastics Center
Gym
Hispanic Cultural Center
Community Centre
Fit For Life
Gym
Fit Family Fitness
Gym
Groceries (9) F
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
H-E-B
Grocery Store
Parks (234) A+
Centennial Plaza
Park
College Avenue
Park
Elkin Park
Park
Lloyd Park
Park
Unity Park
Park
Crier Park
Park
Halff Park
Park
James M. Bradford Park
Park
Wadley Barron Park
Park
Hill Park
Park
Ida Jo Moore Park
Park
Haley Park
Park
Hidalgo Park
Park
Taylor Park
Park
Gen. Tommy Franks Park
Park
Memorial Stadium Complex
Park
Dennis the Menace Park
Park
Washington Park
Park
Dunagan Park
Park
Langtry Park
Park
Scharbauer Triangle
Park
Orchard Park
Park
Ulmer Park
Park
Ratliff Park
Park
Tolbert Park
Park
Shops (65) F
Patches And Scraps
Fabric
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Stripes
Convenience Store
Westlake Hardware
Home Improvement
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Kingsway Mall
Mall
Holt Ranch Plaza
Mall
Midland College Bookstore
Books
Christian Science Reading Room
Books
Stripes
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Best Buy
Electronics
Talbots
Clothing
Occasions Fine Jewelry
Fashion
TJ Maxx
Department Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Bed Bath & Beyond
Houseware
Furniture Row Shopping Center
Furniture
Aaron's
Electronics
Becky's Flowers
Florist
Dillard's
Department Store
The Vitamin Shoppe
Nutrition Supplements
Ross
Department Store
Jared
Fashion
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commute D+

Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Midland.
Public Transit Stops (11)
Stops & Stations
D-
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.2%
F
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cost of living A

The cost of living in Midland is 110/100 - which is 19% higher than Texas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
C
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A+
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crime D

Midland crime rates are 2,402 per 100k, which is 12% lower than Texas
Property Crime
1,910 crimes per 100k
C-
Violent Crime
492 crimes per 100k
D-
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employment A+

The median income in Midland is $83,616 - which is 53% higher than Texas.
Med. Household Income
$83,616
A
Unemployment Rate
2.3%
A+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (49)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A
Midland County Detention Center
Police
Midland Fire Department Station #1
Fire Station
Midland Fire Department Station #2
Fire Station
Midland Memorial Hospital
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Midland Fire Department Station #3
Fire Station
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Midland Fire Department Station $5
Fire Station
Albertsons Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Fresenius Kidney Care
Clinic
The Dental Studio of Midland
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
H-E-B Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Midland Fire Department Station #6
Fire Station
Paradigm Physical Therapy
Doctor
Midland Memorial Hospital West Campus
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Midland Fire Station No. 8
Fire Station
Oral Surgeon
Dentist
Orthodontist
Dentist
Monarch Dental
Dentist
Midland Fire Station #10
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A+

Midland home prices are $238,000 - which is 67% higher than Texas
Home Price
$238,000
A
Home Appreciation Rate
23%
A+
Home Affordability
2.8x (home price to income ratio)
A-
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schools C-

The Midland graduation rate is 79% - which is 2% higher than Texas
School Test Scores
37%
F
High School Grad. Rates
79%
D+
Elementary Schools (45) D-
Midland Academy Charter School
South El
De Zavala El
James Bowie Fine Arts Academy
St Ann S School
Carver Center
Crockett El
General Tommy Franks El
Houston El
First Baptist Child Development Center
Ralph Bunche El
Washington Stem Academy
Idea Travis Academy
Travis El
Richard Milburn Academy Midland
Pease Communications/Technology Academy
Milam El
Lamar El
Texas Leadership Of Midland
Midland Christian School
Fannin El
Hillcrest School
Midland Montessori School
Bonham El
Burnet El
High Schools (15) A+
Midland Alternative Program
Midland H S
Midland Freshman H S
Richard Milburn Academy Midland South
Viola M Coleman H S
Lee Freshman H S
Texas Leadership Of Midland
Midland Christian School
Hillcrest School
Early College H S At Midland College
Barbara Culver Juvenile Detention Center
Lee H S
Premier H S Of Midland
Trinity School
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ratings D-

Midland has an overall rating of 52% from 17 reviews.
User Reviews (4)
From AreaVibes
F
User Surveys (13)
From AreaVibes
C+
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Reminds me of Baghdad but i liked Baghdad more! 0.5 rating By bigaltx ( Apr 11, 2016) Lived here through some of the oil boom from 2012 until 2016. I'm not going to lie this place sucks and is very similar looking to the middle east! Its windy year around, gets to 110 degrees in the summer, looks like Iraq( with a little less garbage but not much), has sand stor ...Read More ms and has (lots) crime. The most beautiful place for 250 miles is Carlsbad Caverns and they are caves. When you live somewhere and the most beautiful place within reason is a hole in the ground, then you should not live there! Anyone who tries to justify living here should realize money doesn't buy happiness. Read Less
Do NOT move to Midland, Texas 1 rating By KMurdoch ( Apr 19, 2015) I have lived in Midland since 1998 and I am actively seeking a relocation.

There is NOTHING to do in this town except go to the movies, eat out, or go to an sadly produced play; an A+ they are NOT. They really advertise the Petroleum Museum but lets be honest they don't have
...Read More much that you can't see driving on the loop. There is no "Nightlife" here.

The restaurants are average at best. There are a handful of good "sit down" restaurants. The rest are your typical chain eateries: Chilies, Texas Roadhouse, Sonic type places.

The shopping is fine for kids but pretty nonexistent for adults.

The traffic and crime here are ridiculous! I don't know how they received a C+. You either get the oil boom and the people it brings in that are not invested in the community because they are only there for the money or the oil bust. The bust keeps those same people that only leave when there aren't any vehicles and homes left to break in to.

Did I mention that THERE IS NOTHING FOR ANY AGE GROUP TO DO IN THIS TOWN except go to work and go out-of-town! Read Less
Middle of nowhere...but it's not too bad 3 rating By jc4 ( Jan 21, 2014) I have lived here for the past five months. Being from the big city, I regret moving here but I had no choice (job). The city isn't THAT bad, per se, because there is still a wide selection of amenities: stores, restaurants, gyms, movie theaters, and hospitals. As for the art sce ...Read More ne, the Yucca theater puts on shows, but that's about it. Midland is still in the desert, but it does have amenities that make you forget about the pain of living there.

The rent here is outrageous - rents are inflated due to the oil boom. I pay $1165 for my housing expenses. For the apartment I have I could easily pay no more than $700-800 in Dallas or Houston.

Crime happens in Midland, but it is a lot worse in Odessa. I haven't been a victim of crime (yet), though I feel fairly safe here.

Scenery/outdoor attractions: It's not a pretty landscape. If you like the outdoors you can travel to the Davis Mountains, Big Bend National Park, Guadalupe Mountains National Park, or Carlsbad Caverns. They are all about 3-4 hours away from Midland.

The place is really better for families...if you're single, you better make friends or leave town for the weekends because the weekends can drive you nuts. There is a young professional group here if you're interested in joining a group.

Overall, Midland is an upgrade over any town in the boonies in Texas..it's a town that got your basic necessities, but if you're a city person, then Midland is not the place for you. Read Less
Midland, Texas: Better Love Conservatives! 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 06, 2010) Politically, I consider myself conservative, so I adored this predominantly conservative area in Texas. This is the home to former President George Bush, and you can even tour his childhood home as I did. I found this to be very fascinating, but I imagine people not as conservati ...Read More ve may find they very much dislike Midland, Texas.

I lived in Midland for about one year for a writing gig, and found that I loved it. The cost of living was very low, so for frugal people out there, you will love this aspect of Midland. The weather is typically warm and dry. The unemployment rate is about 5% right now, which is great if you are searching for a job. In Michigan, where I live right now, the unemployment rate is about 15%. That's a huge difference.

On the outside, Midland does look like a boring prairie, perhaps unsophisticated, kind of city. However, I love and cherish the simplicity of Midland. People are family-oriented and have strong values in Midland. The crime rate is lower than average and neighborhoods actually still exist. I found my neighbors to be very welcoming, even though I only lived in Midland for one year. The Midland Memorial Hospital is also a very high-quality, top notch hospital.

Overall, Midland is a great place to live if you aren't a sophisticated snob or a liberal. Read Less
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Middle of nowhere...but it's not too bad 3 rating By jc4 ( Jan 21, 2014) I have lived here for the past five months. Being from the big city, I regret moving here but I had no choice (job). The city isn't THAT bad, per se, because there is still a wide selection of amenities: stores, restaurants, gyms, movie theaters, and hospitals. As for the art sce ...Read More ne, the Yucca theater puts on shows, but that's about it. Midland is still in the desert, but it does have amenities that make you forget about the pain of living there.

The rent here is outrageous - rents are inflated due to the oil boom. I pay $1165 for my housing expenses. For the apartment I have I could easily pay no more than $700-800 in Dallas or Houston.

Crime happens in Midland, but it is a lot worse in Odessa. I haven't been a victim of crime (yet), though I feel fairly safe here.

Scenery/outdoor attractions: It's not a pretty landscape. If you like the outdoors you can travel to the Davis Mountains, Big Bend National Park, Guadalupe Mountains National Park, or Carlsbad Caverns. They are all about 3-4 hours away from Midland.

The place is really better for families...if you're single, you better make friends or leave town for the weekends because the weekends can drive you nuts. There is a young professional group here if you're interested in joining a group.

Overall, Midland is an upgrade over any town in the boonies in Texas..it's a town that got your basic necessities, but if you're a city person, then Midland is not the place for you. Read Less
Midland, Texas: Better Love Conservatives! 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 06, 2010) Politically, I consider myself conservative, so I adored this predominantly conservative area in Texas. This is the home to former President George Bush, and you can even tour his childhood home as I did. I found this to be very fascinating, but I imagine people not as conservati ...Read More ve may find they very much dislike Midland, Texas.

I lived in Midland for about one year for a writing gig, and found that I loved it. The cost of living was very low, so for frugal people out there, you will love this aspect of Midland. The weather is typically warm and dry. The unemployment rate is about 5% right now, which is great if you are searching for a job. In Michigan, where I live right now, the unemployment rate is about 15%. That's a huge difference.

On the outside, Midland does look like a boring prairie, perhaps unsophisticated, kind of city. However, I love and cherish the simplicity of Midland. People are family-oriented and have strong values in Midland. The crime rate is lower than average and neighborhoods actually still exist. I found my neighbors to be very welcoming, even though I only lived in Midland for one year. The Midland Memorial Hospital is also a very high-quality, top notch hospital.

Overall, Midland is a great place to live if you aren't a sophisticated snob or a liberal. Read Less

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      Midland, TX

      Midland is located in Texas' Permian Basin making it one of the most important oil producing cities in the entire state. With a population of over 130,000, Midland has been able to support continued growth in spite of a slight downturn to the oil market. Of note for those who are new to the area, George Bush's childhood home is located in Midland, and it has been restored for those who want to take a tour to see where this mighty leader spent a few of his formative years.

      Midland is smaller than neighboring Lubbock, but it is close enough that residents can enjoy all of the amenities that the larger city has to offer. Many high school students from Midland graduate and decide to attend Texas Tech University since it is located so close to home. Going to a Red Raiders football game or one of the area's high school football games on a Friday night is a favorite past time for those who call the area home.

      Midland College is another alternative for higher education. The school is also one of the area's largest employers. Diamondback Energy and Basic Energy Services are a couple of the other large employers in the area that provide a lot of important services to city residents as well.

      Traffic is not an issue for those who call Midland home. Getting from one point of town to the other is straightforward. Those who do not want to brave life behind the wheel do have an alternative to take busses, taxis, or shuttles that are operated by the Odessa Metro Authority. While these options may not be as convenient as traveling by your own car, they do offer an appeal for those who are looking to remove the cost of car ownership or lower their carbon footprint.

      The Permian Basin Petroleum Museum is a local attraction that is a must for those who are new to the area and unfamiliar with the role oil plays in daily life. The Museum of the South is another place where you can learn about the history of the area and the people who have made Midland the great place that it is today. Midland is regarded as one of the best cities in Texas for raising a family.

      Wedgewood Park, Skyline Terrace, and Trinity West are a few areas of the city that are worth checking out as you begin your hunt for a new home. Each area offers something unique, and they are all known for the good schools that are located in their boundaries. Carver Center and Bush Elementary are just two of the many good schools that children can attend in Midland.

      D Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Midland? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Centennial Plaza
      College Avenue
      Elkin Park
      Lloyd Park
      Unity Park
      Crier Park
      Halff Park
      James M. Bradford Park

      Entertainment

      Yucca Theatre
      Midland Fire Department Museum
      George W. Bush Childhood Home
      Fredda Turner Durham Children's Museum
      Museum of the Southwest
      Blakemore Planetarium
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      Food & Drink

      Hot Shots
      The Bar
      Lone Star Bar
      Domino's
      Subway
      Dairy Queen
      Church's Chicken
      Chick-fil-A

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Midland? Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Midland.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      B+ Health & Safety

      Is Midland a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Midland Memorial Hospital
      Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Midland Odessa
      Midland Memorial Hospital West Campus
      Oceans Behavioral Hospital Permian Basin

      Pharmacies

      H-E-B Pharmacy
      Market Street Pharmacy
      H-E-B Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Complete Care Midland
      Paradigm Physical Therapy