Neighborhood in Midland, Midland County

Living in Beckland Terrace, Midland

B-

31st of 76areas in Midland
Overall score 62 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Midland overall: C

Beckland Terrace is a neighborhood in Midland, TX, home to about 1,100 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 31st of 76 areas we score in Midland. It does best on getting around and worst on education levels.

  • Lots of parks
  • Schools scores low (16 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (13 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy0.3 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.7 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.5 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library2.1 mi

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

Population
1,130
Median rent
$1,140
Median home value
$267,000
Household income
$84,100
Average commute
21 min
Homes owned
57%
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What it's like to live in Beckland Terrace

Beckland Terrace is a neighborhood in Midland with about 1,100 residents, homes built around 1978, a mix of owners and renters and 32% of households with children.

Our grade for Beckland Terrace is B-. That puts it 31st of 76 areas we grade in Midland, a city that gets a C overall.

Pros of living in Beckland Terrace

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,140, 21% lower than the Midland median.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Beckland Terrace

  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Beckland Terrace report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade B-

    Median rent $1,140, homes cost 3.2x income.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $84,100, 1.9% unemployed.

    59 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D

    Nearby schools average 72 of 100 on the state rating.

    16 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 352 violent crimes per 100k, 1,631 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade A-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A

    Average commute 21 min, 3.5% work from home.

    90 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    17% have a bachelor’s degree.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    17% of adults uninsured.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    57% of homes owner-occupied.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D-

    80% of homes have broadband.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

Beckland Terrace compared with Midland

Better than Midland

  • Median rent: $1,14021% lower than Midland ($1,434)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 9.4%8 points higher than Midland (1.4%)
  • Vacant homes: 0%7 points lower than Midland (6.7%)

Worse than Midland

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 17%16 points lower than Midland (34%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 80%13 points lower than Midland (93%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 57%9 points lower than Midland (65%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BBonham ElementaryElementary, Midland ISD0.3 mi
  • DAlamo Junior HighMiddle, Midland ISD0.3 mi
  • CLegacy High SchoolHigh, Midland ISD1 mi

Cost of living in Beckland Terrace

Median rent in Beckland Terrace is $1,140 a month, 21% lower than the Midland median. A household would need about $46,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $267,000, 16% lower than the Midland median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,721 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMidlandTexas
Median rent21% lower than Midland$1,140$1,434$1,403
Median home value16% lower than Midland$267,000$319,200$283,800
Home value to income11% lower than Midland3.2x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rentAbout the same as Midland53%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them9 points lower than Midland57%65%63%
Vacant homes7 points lower than Midland0%6.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Midland197819891992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,721
Mortgage payment
$1,461
Property tax
$259
Median rent, for comparison
$1,140

Based on a $267,000 home in Beckland Terrace, 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

MeasureHereMidlandTexas
Median household income6% lower than Midland$84,100$89,585$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Midland1.9%3.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points lower than Midland9.5%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher16 points lower than Midland17%34%34%
Average commute5% higher than Midland21 min20 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points lower than Midland3.5%6.2%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit8 points higher than Midland9.4%1.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet13 points lower than Midland80%93%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesLow
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Beckland Terrace

Under 1837%
18 to 3430%
35 to 6428%
65 and over5.2%
Race and ethnicity
White29%
Hispanic or Latino56%
Black0%
Asian5.6%
Other or more than one race10%

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

Other neighborhoods in Midland

  1. 1A+GrafalandMedian rent $1,250
  2. 2A+Grandridge Park
  3. 3AKimber-Lea
  4. 4ATrinity
  5. 5ARanchland HeightsMedian rent $1,090
  6. 6ACountry Sky
  7. 7APlantation HillsMedian rent $1,400
  8. 8APark PlaceMedian rent $2,380

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. C-Central IrvingIrving
  2. C-La VistaSan Marcos
  3. C-Delaware CrossingTown of Pecos

Questions about Beckland Terrace

Is Beckland Terrace a good place to live?

Beckland Terrace is a neighborhood in Midland, TX, home to about 1,100 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 31st of 76 areas we score in Midland. It does best on getting around and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Beckland Terrace?

Renters in Beckland Terrace pay a median of $1,140 a month, 21% lower than the Midland median. The median home is worth $267,000, 16% lower than the Midland median. A median home costs 3.2x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Midland.

What schools serve Beckland Terrace?

The closest rated public schools are Bonham Elementary (elementary, rated B), Alamo Junior High (middle, rated D) and Legacy High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 1 Census block group closest to the Beckland Terrace 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.