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Midland, TX

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

Suburban Sports Peaceful Community Economy Family-Friendly Restaurants

Halfway between Fort Worth and El Paso, Midland rests just off of I-20, neighboring Odessa. Known for its booming energy industry, Midland also harbors a fierce dedication to high school football, partially inspiring both the film and television adaptations of “Friday Night Lights.”

There’s a charming downtown district to explore in Midland, with a fierce barbecue scene that’s true to the Texas style. Midland is also home to a variety of museums, including the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum, the Museum of the Southwest, and the Odessa Meteor Crater and Museum. Residents of Midland, often referred to as Midlanders, relish spending time in nature at the nearby Big Bend National Park and the I-20 Wildlife Preserve. There is also a burgeoning arts scene in Midland, punctuated by Midland College’s McCormick Gallery, the Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center, and the Midland-Odessa Symphony and Chorale.

Convenient to Midland International Air and Space Port as well as I-20, getting around Midland no matter where your apartment is located is a breeze.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Midland, TX is $1,078 for a studio, $1,266 for one bedroom, $1,582 for two bedrooms, and $2,237 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Midland has increased by 0.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,266/month
698 Sq Ft
House
$2,646/month
1,427 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,680/month
1,877 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Midland, TX is 3.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Midland is 16.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,078 - $2,237. You can expect to pay 3.4% less for groceries, 0.5% more for utilities, and 6.2% 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

James Bowie Fine Arts Academy

Public

Grades K-6

501 Students

8
out of 10

Greathouse Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

905 Students

6
out of 10

Barbara Fasken Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

886 Students

6
out of 10

General Tommy Franks Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

825 Students

6
out of 10

Barbara Yarbrough Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

750 Students

6
out of 10

Midland Freshman High School

Public

Grades 9

887 Students

6
out of 10

James R Brooks Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

756 Students

5
out of 10

San Jacinto J High School

Public

Grades 6-8

829 Students

4
out of 10

Abell Junior High School

Public

Grades 7-8

1,095 Students

3
out of 10

Lee Freshman High School

Public

Grades 9

970 Students

3
out of 10

Early College High School At Midland Colle

Public

Grades 9-12

339 Students

10
out of 10

Midland Freshman High School

Public

Grades 9

887 Students

6
out of 10

Lee High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,504 Students

5
out of 10

Greenwood High School

Public

Grades 9-12

808 Students

5
out of 10

Lee Freshman High School

Public

Grades 9

970 Students

3
out of 10

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 February 2025.