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Midland, TX — ZIP 79701

Population: 27,131 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 79701 (Midland, TX) is $223,825 — up 2.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $439,000 after a median 19 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,710/month. 17 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with drought, hail, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$223,825

Median home value

+2.9%

1-year change

19

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$223,825
1-year appreciation
+2.9%
3-year appreciation
+18.9%
5-year appreciation
+17.5%
10-year appreciation
+56.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$223,825
House Price Index (state)
440.1 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$439,000
Median list price
$291,000
Median price per sqft
$210
1-year sale-price change
+56.8%
Median days on market
19 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
68
Active listings
61
1-year forecast
+0.2%
New listings (monthly)
17

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,710/mo
1-year rent change
-2.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$828/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,035/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,261/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,640/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,892/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
17
Elementary schools
10
Middle schools
2
High schools
3
Charter schools
6
School districts serving the area
RICHARD MILBURN ALTER HIGH SCHOOL (KILLEEN), MIDLAND ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL, MIDLAND ISD
Schools include
RICHARD MILBURN ACADEMY MIDLAND SOUTH, MIDLAND ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL, DE ZAVALA EL, MIDLAND FRESHMAN H S, SAM HOUSTON COLLEGIATE PREPARATORY EL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
drought, hail, tornado, winterWeather, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively High · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 78% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
36.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
West County Road 112 Ground Water (2.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
16.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
42,158
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
34,702

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Midland Airpark (MDD) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Midland International Air and Space Port (MAF) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MIDLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+714 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,967
Housing built before 1970
52.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.5%
Median annual property tax
$2,145
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
71.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
105,242
Average weekly wage
$1,825
Top industries (by employment)
Mining, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,504

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 79701State medianUS median
Median home value$223,825$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$439,000$285,000$325,000
Median days on market19 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,710/mo$1,580/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,145$2,390$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 79701?
$223,825.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 79701?
$439,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 79701?
Median days on market: 19 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 79701?
Typical rent: $1,710/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 79701?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail, tornado, winterWeather, coldWave.
Is ZIP 79701 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 79701?
Risk to homes is higher than 78% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 79701?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 79701?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: West County Road 112 Ground Water, 2.1 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 79701?
17 schools (10 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 79701 walkable?
Walkability index: 11.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 79701?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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