Neighborhood in Kilgore, Gregg County

Living in Midtown, Kilgore

D+

2nd of 3areas in Kilgore
Overall score 26 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Kilgore overall: D

Midtown is a neighborhood in Kilgore, TX, home to about 3,300 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 3 areas we score in Kilgore. It does best on cost of living and worst on getting around.

  • Affordable
  • Schools scores low (15 of 100)
  • Getting around scores low (11 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.0 mi
Pharmacy0.9 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe1.1 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.9 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.1 mi
Childcare1.1 mi
Library1.3 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
3,350
Median rent
$970
Median home value
$205,000
Household income
$97,100
Average commute
30 min
Homes owned
80%
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What it's like to live in Midtown

Midtown is a neighborhood in Kilgore with about 3,400 residents, homes built around 1976, mostly owner-occupied (80%) and 53% of households with children.

It grades D+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 2nd of 3 areas in Kilgore, which grades D overall.

Pros of living in Midtown

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $97,100, 46% higher than the Kilgore median.

Cons of living in Midtown

  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 30 minutes, against 24 for Kilgore as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Midtown report card

Each grade compares Midtown with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade A-

    Median rent $970, homes cost 2.1x income.

    88 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $97,100, 0% unemployed.

    64 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D-

    Nearby schools average 71 of 100 on the state rating.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 271 violent crimes per 100k, 1,709 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 30 min, 5.0% work from home.

    11 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D+

    27% have a bachelor’s degree.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    18% of adults uninsured.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    80% of homes owner-occupied.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D

    83% of homes have broadband.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

Midtown compared with Kilgore

Better than Kilgore

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 36%21 points lower than Kilgore (57%)
  • Median household income: $97,10046% higher than Kilgore ($66,295)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 80%9 points higher than Kilgore (71%)

Worse than Kilgore

  • Average commute: 30 min24% higher than Kilgore (24 min)
  • Vacant homes: 21%7 points higher than Kilgore (14%)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0%2 points lower than Kilgore (2.0%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • CKilgore IntermediateElementary, Kilgore ISD1.2 mi
  • DKilgore MiddleMiddle, Kilgore ISD1.9 mi
  • CKilgore High SchoolHigh, Kilgore ISD1.4 mi

Cost of living in Midtown

Median rent in Midtown is $970 a month, about the same as the Kilgore median. A household would need about $39,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $205,000, 19% higher than the Kilgore median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,308 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereKilgoreTexas
Median rent4% lower than Kilgore$970$1,010$1,403
Median home value19% higher than Kilgore$205,000$171,600$283,800
Home value to income19% lower than Kilgore2.1x2.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent21 points lower than Kilgore36%57%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them9 points higher than Kilgore80%71%63%
Vacant homes7 points higher than Kilgore21%14%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Kilgore197619731992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,308
Mortgage payment
$1,122
Property tax
$186
Median rent, for comparison
$970

Based on a $205,000 home in Midtown, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereKilgoreTexas
Median household income46% higher than Kilgore$97,100$66,295$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Kilgore0%3.3%5.3%
People below the poverty line1 points higher than Kilgore19%17%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher8 points higher than Kilgore27%19%34%
Average commute24% higher than Kilgore30 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Kilgore5.0%5.6%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Kilgore0%2.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Kilgore83%83%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesHigh
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in Midtown

Under 1831%
18 to 3415%
35 to 6447%
65 and over6.7%
Race and ethnicity
White32%
Hispanic or Latino50%
Black3.8%
Asian1.3%
Other or more than one race13%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Kilgore

  1. 1B-Country Club EstatesMedian rent $960
  2. 3D-Downtown KilgoreMedian rent $1,020

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D+Sandy AcresCrane
  2. D+WaldenBeaumont
  3. DKermit HeightsKermit

Questions about Midtown

Is Midtown a good place to live?

Midtown is a neighborhood in Kilgore, TX, home to about 3,300 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 3 areas we score in Kilgore. It does best on cost of living and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Midtown?

Median rent in Midtown is $970 a month, 4% lower than the Kilgore median. The median home is worth $205,000, 19% higher than the Kilgore median. A median home costs 2.1x the median household income, compared with 2.6x across Kilgore.

What schools serve Midtown?

The closest rated public schools are Kilgore Intermediate (elementary, rated C), Kilgore Middle (middle, rated D) and Kilgore High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 3 Census block groups closest to the Midtown name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.