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Midland, TX

Aggregated across 5 ZIP codes in Midland.

Population: 168,494 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Midland, TX is $325,876 — up 1.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $274,763 after a median 148 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,701/month. 48 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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$325,876

Median home value

+1.8%

1-year change

148

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$325,876
1-year appreciation
+1.8%
3-year appreciation
+12.6%
5-year appreciation
+16.4%
10-year appreciation
+50.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$326,939
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
$274,763
Median list price
$313,000
Median price per sqft
$158
1-year sale-price change
+4.1%
Median days on market
148 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
790
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
106
1-year forecast
+0.3%
Days to pending
57 days
New listings (monthly)
251

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,701/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
48
Elementary schools
29
Middle schools
7
High schools
7
Charter schools
12
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 (varies by location)
includes 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
16.4 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
9.1 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
39,433
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
34,192

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
45
Nearest airport
Ryan Aerodrome (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Midland International Air and Space Port (MAF) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
219
Hospitals include
MIDLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
8
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
1,987
Housing built before 1970
26.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
38.0%
Median annual property tax
$3,608
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
70.9%

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

MidlandState medianUS median
Median home value$325,876$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$274,763$285,000$325,000
Median days on market148 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,701/mo$1,580/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,608$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 Midland, TX?
$325,876.
What is the median sale price in Midland, TX?
$274,763.
How long do homes take to sell in Midland, TX?
Median days on market: 148 days.
What is typical rent in Midland, TX?
Typical rent: $1,701/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Midland, TX?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail, tornado, winterWeather, coldWave.
Is Midland, TX in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone A; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Midland, TX?
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 Midland, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Midland, TX?
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 Midland, TX?
48 schools (29 elementary, 7 middle, 7 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Midland, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 9.1/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Midland, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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