Neighborhood in Midland, Midland County

Living in Blackbird Estates, Midland

B+

22nd of 76areas in Midland
Overall score 74 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Midland overall: C

Blackbird Estates is a neighborhood in Midland, TX, home to about 1,000 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 22nd of 76 areas we score in Midland. It does best on internet access and worst on getting around.

  • Well connected
  • Lots of parks
  • Getting around scores low (18 of 100)
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.1 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.6 mi
Childcare1.8 mi
Library1.4 mi

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

Population
1,010
Median rent
$1,400
Median home value
$380,000
Household income
$94,200
Average commute
27 min
Homes owned
89%
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What it's like to live in Blackbird Estates

Blackbird Estates is a neighborhood in Midland with about 1,000 residents, homes built around 1997, mostly owner-occupied (89%) and 53% of households with children.

It grades B+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 22nd of 76 areas in Midland, which grades C overall.

Pros of living in Blackbird Estates

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.7 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Blackbird Estates

  • Higher unemployment. 7.1% of the labor force is out of work, against 3.5% across Midland.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 27 minutes, against 20 for Midland as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Blackbird Estates report card

Each grade compares Blackbird Estates 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 $1,400, homes cost 4.0x income.

    68 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $94,200, 7.1% unemployed.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D

    Nearby schools average 74 of 100 on the state rating.

    23 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 B+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 27 min, 2.8% work from home.

    18 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C+

    48% have a bachelor’s degree.

    53 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    13% of adults uninsured.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A

    89% of homes owner-occupied.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Blackbird Estates compared with Midland

Better than Midland

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 0%53 points lower than Midland (53%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 89%24 points higher than Midland (65%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 48%14 points higher than Midland (34%)

Worse than Midland

  • Average commute: 27 min33% higher than Midland (20 min)
  • Home value to income: 4.0x13% higher than Midland (3.6x)
  • Unemployment rate: 7.1%4 points higher than Midland (3.5%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BParker ElementaryElementary, Midland ISD0.8 mi
  • DGoddard Junior HighMiddle, Midland ISD1.5 mi
  • CLegacy High SchoolHigh, Midland ISD1.6 mi

Cost of living in Blackbird Estates

Median rent in Blackbird Estates is $1,400 a month, about the same as the Midland median. A household would need about $56,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $380,000, 19% higher than the Midland median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,544 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMidlandTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Midland$1,400$1,434$1,403
Median home value19% higher than Midland$380,000$319,200$283,800
Home value to income13% higher than Midland4.0x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent53 points lower than Midland0%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them24 points higher than Midland89%65%63%
Vacant homes7 points lower than Midland0%6.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Midland199719891992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,544
Mortgage payment
$2,080
Property tax
$464
Median rent, for comparison
$1,400

Based on a $380,000 home in Blackbird Estates, 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 income5% higher than Midland$94,200$89,585$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points higher than Midland7.1%3.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line9 points lower than Midland3.8%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher14 points higher than Midland48%34%34%
Average commute33% higher than Midland27 min20 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points lower than Midland2.8%6.2%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Midland0%1.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet7 points higher than Midland100%93%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesLow
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Blackbird Estates

Under 1832%
18 to 3412%
35 to 6442%
65 and over13%
Race and ethnicity
White62%
Hispanic or Latino33%
Black0%
Asian4.0%
Other or more than one race1.7%

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. BOaks of AtascocitaAtascocita
  2. A-StonefieldSan Antonio
  3. B-Atasca WoodsAtascocita

Questions about Blackbird Estates

Is Blackbird Estates a good place to live?

Blackbird Estates is a neighborhood in Midland, TX, home to about 1,000 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 22nd of 76 areas we score in Midland. It does best on internet access and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Blackbird Estates?

Median rent in Blackbird Estates is $1,400 a month, about the same as the Midland median. The median home is worth $380,000, 19% higher than the Midland median. A median home costs 4.0x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Midland.

What schools serve Blackbird Estates?

The closest rated public schools are Parker Elementary (elementary, rated B), Goddard 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 Blackbird Estates 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.