Median Age
34 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
30%
Over 65
12%
Midland
Midland, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,291
Population
137,689
Renter Mix
34% Rent
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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$84,247
Average: $105,956
Education
34,155
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
72,815
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Midland has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
34%
Non-Renters
66%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
21%
Other Education
79%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Midland, TX is $1,076 for a studio, $1,294 for one bedroom, $1,570 for two bedrooms, and $2,186 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Midland has decreased by -2.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,294/month
699 Sq Ft
House
$2,798/month
1,736 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,324/month
1,461 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Midland, TX is 2.9% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Midland is 15.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,076 - $2,186. You can expect to pay 4.5% less for groceries, 2.7% less for utilities, and 10.2% less for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Midland, TX is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
488 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
905 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
567 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
413 Students
Barbara Fasken Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
886 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
756 Students
Midland Academy Charter School
Public
Grades K-8
385 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
887 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
829 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
970 Students
Early College High School At Midland Colle
Public
Grades 9-12
339 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
808 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
887 Students
Premier High School Of Lewisville
Public
Grades 9-12
147 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,504 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
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 February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.