The Town FilesMidland, Texas
City in Midland County · population 132,524 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $319,200
- Household income
- $89,585
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 31.5
Midland is a city of 132,524 people in Midland County, Texas. The median home is worth $319,200, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks more vibrant than 96% of Texas towns, better for cycling than 91% of Texas towns, better for young professionals than 87% of Texas towns.
How Midland ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Midland is worth $319,200, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $89,585, which is more affordable than 25% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,434 a month. 65.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Midland | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $319,200 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,434 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $89,585 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 65.1% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1989 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Midland
| People | Midland | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.5 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.1% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 29.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.7% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.4% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 4.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 13.2% | — |
| Work from home | 6.2% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 20.1 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.8% | 89.2% |
Weather in Midland
July highs average 95.3°F and January lows 31.0°F. About 13.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.9 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 126 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 54 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Midland since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 15, 1965 about 3.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 30, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 231 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on May 30, 2024.
Severe weather in Midland County since 1996
Midland County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
| July 1, 2011 | Fire | DR-1999: Wildfires |
Jobs and pay in Midland County
Midland County had 118,325 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $97,166 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Midland itself the ACS puts it at 3.5%.
Public schools in Midland
49 public schools with 33,788 students, about 18.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEGACY H S | 9-12 | 2,656 | 19.1 |
| MIDLAND H S | 7-12 | 2,577 | 19.7 |
| IDEA TRAVIS ACADEMY (charter) | PK-9 | 1,195 | 17.6 |
| ABELL J H | 7-8 | 1,094 | 17.4 |
| GODDARD J H (charter) | 7-8 | 1,063 | 17.7 |
| RALPH BUNCHE EL (charter) | PK-6 | 1,014 | 19.5 |
| BARBARA FASKEN EL | PK-6 | 964 | 23.0 |
| SAN JACINTO J H | 6-8 | 934 | 20.8 |
| GREATHOUSE EL | PK-6 | 897 | 20.9 |
| GENERAL TOMMY FRANKS EL | PK-6 | 877 | 23.7 |
| LEGACY FRESHMAN H S | 9-9 | 871 | 18.9 |
| MIDLAND FRESHMAN H S | 9-9 | 856 | 20.9 |
Towns near Midland
- Odessa, TX16.9 mi · 114,428 people · home $223,100
- Stanton, TX20.2 mi · 2,657 people · home $100,000
- West Odessa, TX26.1 mi · 33,340 people · home $126,300
Midland questions
Is Midland, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Midland scores better for retirees than 24% of Texas towns and quieter than 10%. 10.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.5).
How much does a house cost in Midland?
The median owner-occupied home in Midland is valued at $319,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $89,585, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $1,434 a month.
What is the weather like in Midland?
July highs average 95.3°F and January lows 31.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 13.6 inches of precipitation a year and 1.9 inches of snow.
Does Midland get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Midland since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 15, 1965. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)