Midland, TX — Momentum Score, Home Values & Best-For

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Midland County · Midland · population 143,687

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Midland, TX
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65
Rising
Momentum score · 0–100

Where Midland stands

At or near all-time high. population growing 2.0% per year.

Median home $330,788
1-year +2.6%
5-yr CAGR +2.9%
vs 5-yr peak +0.0%
Population +2.0%/yr

Home value trajectory · last 10 years

Zillow ZHVI · monthly
peak 2026-04$331k$199k$248k$296k$344k201620182020202220242026

Lifestyle scores

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Walkability
35/100
Car-dependent
Estimated from population density. Higher = denser, more amenities within walking distance.
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Public transit
30/100
Minimal transit
Curated list of major US transit systems + population-based estimate. Higher = real subway/rail/bus options.
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Remote work fit
100/100
Excellent for remote work
Composite of city size, housing cost, state tax structure, and region's remote-work track record.

Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.

Rent trajectory · last 5 years

Zillow ZORI · monthly
$1,592/mo$1,092$1,427$1,763202220242026

Home value vs rent · indexed to 100

Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)
Home valueRent115137100120140202220242026

Rent vs buy

Price-to-rent ratio: 17.3
Lean buy

At a 17.3 price-to-rent ratio, Midland is in the 'depends on horizon' zone. Buy if you'll be there 5+ years and value flexibility on the home; rent if you might move, want zero maintenance friction, or expect rates to drop.

How the momentum score breaks down

methodology →
Home YoY
63 · w22%
Home 5-yr CAGR
52 · w22%
Distance from peak
90 · w18%
Population growth
80 · w16%
Rent YoY
41 · w12%
Home 10-yr CAGR
55 · w10%
Long thesis

Midland has held up across the cycle: home values at $330,788 with +2.9% 5-year CAGR. The bull case is structural — population, location, employer base — and holds even if next year's print is soft.

Short thesis

Midland's bear case is the boring one: the cycle is real and any market that's run hard can stall. Watch for slowing population growth, rising days-on-market, or builder discounts as the early warning signals.

About Midland

Midland is a city in Midland County, Texas, with an estimated population of 143,687. The population has grown 2.0% per year on average between 2020 and 2024 — among the faster-growing communities in the state. The median home value in Midland is $330,788 as of 2026-04, up 2.6% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +2.9% annual growth, with prices at or near the 5-year peak. Rents in Midland average $1,592 per month, roughly flat year-over-year (-0.8%). The composite momentum score is 65 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.

▲ Bull case

●People are voting with their feet: population growing 2.0% per year since 2020 — that’s faster than ~80% of US cities.
●Quiet strength: +2.6% over the trailing year — not a melt-up, but the market is bid.
●Held the highs: currently +0.0% from the 5-year peak — this market refused to give back gains.

▼ Bear case

○Local nuance: city-level data smooths over neighborhood differences. School zones, HOA rules, and street-level character matter — visit before deciding.

About Midland (Wikipedia)

Midland is a city in the U.S. state of Texas. It is the county seat of Midland County in West Texas, with small portions extending into Martin County. The population was 132,524 at the 2020 census. Located in the Permian Basin, Midland is a major center for American oil and natural gas production.

Source: Wikipedia · this summary is contributed and licensed under CC-BY-SA.

City facts

MayorMayor Lori Blong Amy Stretcher Burkes Jack Ladd John Norman Brian Stubbs
Area75.62 sq mi
Elevation2782 ft
Established1885
NicknameThe Tall City
Motto"Be the Energy!"
Density1935.56/sq mi

Extracted from the Wikipedia infobox. Values may be slightly out of date relative to the latest sources.

Things to see in Midland(Tourism)

  • Permian Basin Petroleum Museum
  • Llano Estacado
  • Permian Basin
  • Jim Hall
  • Taos Society of Artists
  • Karl Bodmer
  • Clovis
  • Geological Society of America

Extracted from the Wikipedia article. Names linked in the source — open the city’s Wikipedia page for details.

Playbook

Buyer

You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.

Seller

Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.

Investor

Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.

Local safety & alerts

No active National Weather Service alerts for Midland County right now.

NWS active alerts (TX)Texas Emergency ManagementHow to prepare (NWS)

Public-safety links are official .gov sources, not curated by us. Midland County routes NWS alerts; check the state EM portal for non-weather emergencies.

Neighborhoods of Midland

30 tracked · ranked by median home value
1Mockingbird Heights$810,089+7.3%
2Green Tree$695,809+2.9%
3Woodland Park$695,362+1.3%
4Grassland Estates$662,554+2.2%
5Greathouse$588,682+1.1%
6Saddle Club$539,917+3.8%
7Briarwood$533,602+1.1%
8Polo Park$486,403+6.0%
9Ma-Mar$443,244+1.4%
10Crestgate$417,466+2.5%
11Trinity$402,263+0.7%
12349 Ranch Estates$375,113+3.1%
13Fannin Terrace$372,963+4.5%
14Skyline Terrace$362,191+3.0%
15Westridge Park$361,955+2.4%
16Fairmont Park$339,828+3.2%
17Lone Star Trails$328,024+2.2%
18Wydewood$302,678+3.6%
19Northgate$296,382+2.1%
20Wedgewood Park$291,212-0.0%
21Lilly Heights$287,199+2.2%
22Dellwood$269,351+2.3%
23Johnson-Moran$248,720+0.7%
24Wilshire$239,965+2.0%

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Run the numbers for Midland

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Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.

Climate & natural-disaster risk

Winter (Jan)
60° / 39°
avg high / low
Summer (Jul)
95° / 73°
avg high / low
Sunny days/yr
232
~64% of year
Annual precip
29″ rain
1″ snow
Disaster risk (1=very low, 5=very high)
Hurricane
High
Tornado
Very high
Wildfire
Moderate
Earthquake
Low
Flood
Very high

State-level averages from NOAA Climate Normals (1991-2020) and FEMA National Risk Index. City-level conditions can vary significantly within a state.

Current weather

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Find rentals & listings

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Local news & community

Updated 2026-05-21 from Google News + Reddit RSS. Headlines link to original sources.

Local sports teams

Major professional teams the Midland area cheers for. Detailed stats, schedules, and player pages on intherafters.com.

Local economy & environment

Humidity
64%
Moderate climate
Median household income
$73,000
Texas state median
Top industries (state-level)
Energy/Oil & GasTech (Austin)Healthcare

Humidity is annual average relative humidity (NOAA). Income is Census ACS 5-year estimate. Industries are largest employment sectors statewide (BLS); the local mix in a given city may vary.

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