Name: Midland, TX
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Living in Midland, TX

Ranks better than 78% of areas Follow

Population

141,194

Median Age

31.4 Years

Midland Area Facts

Midland has a Livability Score of 78_/100, which is considered exceptional
Midland crime rates are 12% lower than the Texas average
Cost of living in Midland is 19% higher than the Texas average

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What do the locals think about Midland?

71%

Family friendly

36%

Public transit is accessible

36%

Walkable to grocery stores

79%

Yards are well-kept

43%

Lots of parks

50%

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

43%

A quiet area

43%

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Midland Reviews

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Reminds me of Baghdad but i liked Baghdad more! 0.5 rating By bigaltx ( Apr 11, 2016) Lived here through some of the oil boom from 2012 until 2016. I'm not going to lie this place sucks and is very similar looking to the middle east! Its windy year around, gets to 110 degrees in the summer, looks like Iraq( with a little less garbage but not much), has sand stor ...Read More ms and has (lots) crime. The most beautiful place for 250 miles is Carlsbad Caverns and they are caves. When you live somewhere and the most beautiful place within reason is a hole in the ground, then you should not live there! Anyone who tries to justify living here should realize money doesn't buy happiness. Read Less

Do NOT move to Midland, Texas 1 rating By KMurdoch ( Apr 19, 2015) I have lived in Midland since 1998 and I am actively seeking a relocation.

There is NOTHING to do in this town except go to the movies, eat out, or go to an sadly produced play; an A+ they are NOT. They really advertise the Petroleum Museum but lets be honest they don't have ...Read More much that you can't see driving on the loop. There is no "Nightlife" here.

The restaurants are average at best. There are a handful of good "sit down" restaurants. The rest are your typical chain eateries: Chilies, Texas Roadhouse, Sonic type places.

The shopping is fine for kids but pretty nonexistent for adults.

The traffic and crime here are ridiculous! I don't know how they received a C+. You either get the oil boom and the people it brings in that are not invested in the community because they are only there for the money or the oil bust. The bust keeps those same people that only leave when there aren't any vehicles and homes left to break in to.

Did I mention that THERE IS NOTHING FOR ANY AGE GROUP TO DO IN THIS TOWN except go to work and go out-of-town! Read Less

Middle of nowhere...but it's not too bad 3 rating By jc4 ( Jan 21, 2014) I have lived here for the past five months. Being from the big city, I regret moving here but I had no choice (job). The city isn't THAT bad, per se, because there is still a wide selection of amenities: stores, restaurants, gyms, movie theaters, and hospitals. As for the art sce ...Read More ne, the Yucca theater puts on shows, but that's about it. Midland is still in the desert, but it does have amenities that make you forget about the pain of living there.

The rent here is outrageous - rents are inflated due to the oil boom. I pay $1165 for my housing expenses. For the apartment I have I could easily pay no more than $700-800 in Dallas or Houston.

Crime happens in Midland, but it is a lot worse in Odessa. I haven't been a victim of crime (yet), though I feel fairly safe here.

Scenery/outdoor attractions: It's not a pretty landscape. If you like the outdoors you can travel to the Davis Mountains, Big Bend National Park, Guadalupe Mountains National Park, or Carlsbad Caverns. They are all about 3-4 hours away from Midland.

The place is really better for families...if you're single, you better make friends or leave town for the weekends because the weekends can drive you nuts. There is a young professional group here if you're interested in joining a group.

Overall, Midland is an upgrade over any town in the boonies in Texas..it's a town that got your basic necessities, but if you're a city person, then Midland is not the place for you. Read Less

Midland, Texas: Better Love Conservatives! 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 06, 2010) Politically, I consider myself conservative, so I adored this predominantly conservative area in Texas. This is the home to former President George Bush, and you can even tour his childhood home as I did. I found this to be very fascinating, but I imagine people not as conservati ...Read More ve may find they very much dislike Midland, Texas.

I lived in Midland for about one year for a writing gig, and found that I loved it. The cost of living was very low, so for frugal people out there, you will love this aspect of Midland. The weather is typically warm and dry. The unemployment rate is about 5% right now, which is great if you are searching for a job. In Michigan, where I live right now, the unemployment rate is about 15%. That's a huge difference.

On the outside, Midland does look like a boring prairie, perhaps unsophisticated, kind of city. However, I love and cherish the simplicity of Midland. People are family-oriented and have strong values in Midland. The crime rate is lower than average and neighborhoods actually still exist. I found my neighbors to be very welcoming, even though I only lived in Midland for one year. The Midland Memorial Hospital is also a very high-quality, top notch hospital.

Overall, Midland is a great place to live if you aren't a sophisticated snob or a liberal. Read Less

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Middle of nowhere...but it's not too bad 3 rating By jc4 ( Jan 21, 2014) I have lived here for the past five months. Being from the big city, I regret moving here but I had no choice (job). The city isn't THAT bad, per se, because there is still a wide selection of amenities: stores, restaurants, gyms, movie theaters, and hospitals. As for the art sce ...Read More ne, the Yucca theater puts on shows, but that's about it. Midland is still in the desert, but it does have amenities that make you forget about the pain of living there.

The rent here is outrageous - rents are inflated due to the oil boom. I pay $1165 for my housing expenses. For the apartment I have I could easily pay no more than $700-800 in Dallas or Houston.

Crime happens in Midland, but it is a lot worse in Odessa. I haven't been a victim of crime (yet), though I feel fairly safe here.

Scenery/outdoor attractions: It's not a pretty landscape. If you like the outdoors you can travel to the Davis Mountains, Big Bend National Park, Guadalupe Mountains National Park, or Carlsbad Caverns. They are all about 3-4 hours away from Midland.

The place is really better for families...if you're single, you better make friends or leave town for the weekends because the weekends can drive you nuts. There is a young professional group here if you're interested in joining a group.

Overall, Midland is an upgrade over any town in the boonies in Texas..it's a town that got your basic necessities, but if you're a city person, then Midland is not the place for you. Read Less

Midland, Texas: Better Love Conservatives! 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 06, 2010) Politically, I consider myself conservative, so I adored this predominantly conservative area in Texas. This is the home to former President George Bush, and you can even tour his childhood home as I did. I found this to be very fascinating, but I imagine people not as conservati ...Read More ve may find they very much dislike Midland, Texas.

I lived in Midland for about one year for a writing gig, and found that I loved it. The cost of living was very low, so for frugal people out there, you will love this aspect of Midland. The weather is typically warm and dry. The unemployment rate is about 5% right now, which is great if you are searching for a job. In Michigan, where I live right now, the unemployment rate is about 15%. That's a huge difference.

On the outside, Midland does look like a boring prairie, perhaps unsophisticated, kind of city. However, I love and cherish the simplicity of Midland. People are family-oriented and have strong values in Midland. The crime rate is lower than average and neighborhoods actually still exist. I found my neighbors to be very welcoming, even though I only lived in Midland for one year. The Midland Memorial Hospital is also a very high-quality, top notch hospital.

Overall, Midland is a great place to live if you aren't a sophisticated snob or a liberal. Read Less

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Midland, TX

Midland is located in Texas' Permian Basin making it one of the most important oil producing cities in the entire state. With a population of over 130,000, Midland has been able to support continued growth in spite of a slight downturn to the oil market. Of note for those who are new to the area, George Bush's childhood home is located in Midland, and it has been restored for those who want to take a tour to see where this mighty leader spent a few of his formative years.

Midland is smaller than neighboring Lubbock, but it is close enough that residents can enjoy all of the amenities that the larger city has to offer. Many high school students from Midland graduate and decide to attend Texas Tech University since it is located so close to home. Going to a Red Raiders football game or one of the area's high school football games on a Friday night is a favorite past time for those who call the area home.

Midland College is another alternative for higher education. The school is also one of the area's largest employers. Diamondback Energy and Basic Energy Services are a couple of the other large employers in the area that provide a lot of important services to city residents as well.

Traffic is not an issue for those who call Midland home. Getting from one point of town to the other is straightforward. Those who do not want to brave life behind the wheel do have an alternative to take busses, taxis, or shuttles that are operated by the Odessa Metro Authority. While these options may not be as convenient as traveling by your own car, they do offer an appeal for those who are looking to remove the cost of car ownership or lower their carbon footprint.

The Permian Basin Petroleum Museum is a local attraction that is a must for those who are new to the area and unfamiliar with the role oil plays in daily life. The Museum of the South is another place where you can learn about the history of the area and the people who have made Midland the great place that it is today. Midland is regarded as one of the best cities in Texas for raising a family.

Wedgewood Park, Skyline Terrace, and Trinity West are a few areas of the city that are worth checking out as you begin your hunt for a new home. Each area offers something unique, and they are all known for the good schools that are located in their boundaries. Carver Center and Bush Elementary are just two of the many good schools that children can attend in Midland.