Living in Midland, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Midland · Census data 2020–2024
Midland has 136,640 residents with a median age of 31.5. The median household income is $89,585 (14% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $319,200, the median rent is $1,434/month.
Midland at a glance
- Population
- 136,640
- Median age
- 31.5State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $89,585State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $319,200State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,434/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 65.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.7%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Midland a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the Texas median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 12.4%.
Cons: Home values 12% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Midland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Midland the median home value is $319,200, 4% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,434 per month, which is 31.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,205 a month in housing costs.
Midland median household income
The median household income in Midland is $89,585 and the income per person is $49,879. 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Midland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 57,260
- Owner-occupied
- 65.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.9%
- Vacant
- 6.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.53
Midland demographics
- Population
- 136,640
- Median age
- 31.5
- Under 18
- 29.8%
- 65 and older
- 10.1%
- Households
- 53,414
- Foreign-born
- 13.2%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Midland ›
Education in Midland
33.7% of adults 25 and older in Midland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 9.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Midland
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 6.2%
- Drive alone
- 79.3%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.8%
Midland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland | 136,640 | $89,585 | $319,200 | $1,434 |
| Gardendale | 1,544 | $103,750 | $408,700 | — |
| Odessa | 115,322 | $73,472 | $223,100 | $1,315 |
| Stanton | 2,638 | $92,923 | $100,000 | $977 |
| West Odessa | 32,594 | $65,234 | $126,300 | $891 |
| Goldsmith | 177 | $112,969 | $141,700 | — |
| McKinney Acres | 562 | $66,285 | $139,600 | — |
| Andrews | 13,468 | $73,690 | $196,300 | $1,350 |
| Ackerly | 384 | $66,094 | $74,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Midland, TX?
The median household income in Midland is $89,585, 14% higher than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Midland?
The median home value in Midland is $319,200, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Midland?
The median gross rent in Midland is $1,434 per month, about 31.9% of household income.
Is Midland, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the Texas median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 12.4%. Minuses: home values 12% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Midland?
The median age in Midland is 31.5 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Midland?
The average commute to work in Midland is 20 minutes; 6.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Midland?
The unemployment rate in Midland is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Midland?
33.7% of adults in Midland have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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