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Midland is a mid-sized city of 132,490 in Texas, with a median household income of $90,448
and a 3.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is
5% below the national average.
Strengths:
Midland stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Midland is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Midland city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 94.8
Midland's overall cost of living index is 94.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Midland costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.
Metric
Midland, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$280,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,400
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
63.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$90,448
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Midland's violent crime rate is 364.9 per 100,000 residents
— 4% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
364.9 /100k
Property Crime
1612.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Midland is served primarily by MIDLAND ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.8:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Midland, TX
National Avg
School District
MIDLAND ISD
—
Elementary Schools
25
—
Middle Schools
4
—
High Schools
9
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
31.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Midland sees average highs of 60.3°F in January
and 95.3°F in July,
with 16.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.9 inches of snow per year.
Midland's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Midland roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $280,700 and median rent is $1,400/month.
Midland's violent crime rate is 364.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1612.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Midland are operated by MIDLAND ISD.
The district has 25 elementary, 4 middle, and 9 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.8:1. 31.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Midland, TX has a population of 132,490, a median household income of $90,448, and an unemployment rate of 3.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Midland averages 60.3°F in January and 95.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 16.7 inches
with about 1.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Midland, TX is covered by 5 ZIP codes: 79705, 79707, 79701, 79706, 79703.
The population of Midland, Texas is 132,490 with a median age of 31.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Midland: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $280,700, median household income $90,448, crime index 88 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Midland side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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