Midland

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Midland, TX

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Feel the energy and small-town charm of this West Texas town

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Located in West Texas's Permian Basin, Midland combines its energy industry heritage with contemporary city living. The downtown skyline earned Midland its nickname "The Tall City," and the community offers diverse housing options from downtown to the growing north side. The rental market shows steady activity, with current average rents ranging from $1,068 for studios to $2,235 for three-bedroom units. Notable areas include Grassland Estates, Greathouse, and the Central Midland district near Midland College.

Midland's amenities include the Museum of the Southwest and the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum, which showcase the region's rich history. Outdoor enthusiasts appreciate Centennial Park and the I-20 Wildlife Preserve. The city's strong energy sector contributes to a median household income of $84,247. Residents enjoy Midland RockHounds baseball games at Momentum Bank Ballpark and performances at the Midland Community Theatre and Midland-Odessa Symphony. The city's name stems from its location as the midpoint between Fort Worth and El Paso on the Texas and Pacific Railroad in 1881. Midland College enhances the community through its educational programs and cultural events.

Explore the City

Locals in Adobe Meadows can join the Midland Country Club for golf and other sports.

Adobe Meadows offers an amazing and safe neighborhood with easy access throughout Midland.

Midland is famous for it's plentiful oil market and amazing West Texas sunsets.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Midland, TX is $1,029 for a studio, $1,268 for one bedroom, $1,566 for two bedrooms, and $2,223 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Midland has decreased by -0.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,268/month
698 Sq Ft
House
$2,630/month
1,724 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,453/month
1,733 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Midland, TX is 3.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Midland is 16.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,029 - $2,223. You can expect to pay 4.1% less for groceries, 0.5% less for utilities, and 8.4% less for transportation.

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Transportation

27

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

34

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Greathouse Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

905 Students

Parker Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

567 Students

Rusk Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

413 Students

Barbara Fasken Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

886 Students

Santa Rita Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

596 Students

James R Brooks Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

756 Students

Midland Freshman High School

Public

Grades 9

887 Students

San Jacinto J High School

Public

Grades 6-8

829 Students

Lee Freshman High School

Public

Grades 9

970 Students

Abell Junior High School

Public

Grades 7-8

1,095 Students

Early College High School At Midland Colle

Public

Grades 9-12

339 Students

Greenwood High School

Public

Grades 9-12

808 Students

Midland Freshman High School

Public

Grades 9

887 Students

Lee High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,504 Students

Lee Freshman High School

Public

Grades 9

970 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Sibley Nature Center

Airports

  • Midland International Air And Space Port

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.