- Public SchoolsC+
- Crime & SafetyC+
- HousingB
- NightlifeB+
- Good for FamiliesB
- DiversityA
- JobsA
- WeatherA
- Cost of LivingB+
- Health & FitnessB-
- Outdoor ActivitiesB-
- CommuteB
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$193,200
National
$184,700Median Rent
$1,179
National
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Midland Rankings
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Residents
Working in Midland
Jobs
A
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$75,646
National
$55,322Midland Reviews
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I have been in Midland for a year now. This town is full of oil workers and they are here specifically for that reason, to make $$$. You can't go anywhere else and find a job as easily as you can here. That being said they have really jacked up the rent. It's price gouging at its finest. Don't complain though because if you want to you can make a lot of money here.
Now, the public schools are horrible, the roads are total shit, half of the town floods after 5 minutes of rain (and it rains quite a bit), and my biggest complaint is the restaurants Unbelievably bad food! They are barely passing health inspections (even chain restaurants are being managed poorly), and this town is UGLY. We spend most of our free time traveling out of state or atleast out of town just to get a better view or some good food, and to find something fun to do with the kids. So to to sum it up we don't hate it here but its not going to be our forever home.
Now, the public schools are horrible, the roads are total shit, half of the town floods after 5 minutes of rain (and it rains quite a bit), and my biggest complaint is the restaurants Unbelievably bad food! They are barely passing health inspections (even chain restaurants are being managed poorly), and this town is UGLY. We spend most of our free time traveling out of state or atleast out of town just to get a better view or some good food, and to find something fun to do with the kids. So to to sum it up we don't hate it here but its not going to be our forever home.
I've lived here since the day I was born (23 yrs). It has grown dramatically because Midland is the heart of the Oil Field Industry. Because of this, living is expensive. There's not much to do like a typical big city (Dallas, TX). But you have bowling, great movie, or beautiful parks. There's plenty to do here, you just have to find it. There's many events during the year and especially during the summer. The public school system is great!
Midland is like a suburb in the middle of nowhere. There are a lot of opportunities in oil, but since this industry drives the entire economy, the community suffers when oil isn't doing well. The service workers are mostly below average and wait times at all types of restaurants are very long. There are a few hidden gems, but you will definitely want to travel outside of the city when possible.
It's a safe place and good to raise very young kids. The weather is nice most of the year with a desert vibe. Hot in the day, cool at night.
It's a safe place and good to raise very young kids. The weather is nice most of the year with a desert vibe. Hot in the day, cool at night.