Neighborhood in Midland, Midland County

Living in Brownwood Park, Midland

D

62nd of 76areas in Midland
Overall score 20 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Midland overall: C

Brownwood Park is a neighborhood in Midland, TX, home to about 2,500 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 62nd of 76 areas we score in Midland. It does best on education levels and worst on schools.

  • Lots of parks
  • Schools scores low (13 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.9 mi
Pharmacy1.5 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.9 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym1.0 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.8 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library2.4 mi

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

Population
2,460
Median rent
$1,600
Median home value
$287,000
Household income
$81,400
Average commute
20 min
Homes owned
45%
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What it's like to live in Brownwood Park

Brownwood Park is a neighborhood in Midland with about 2,500 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2011), a mix of owners and renters and 53% of households with children.

It grades D against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 62nd of 76 areas in Midland, which grades C overall.

Pros of living in Brownwood Park

  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Brownwood Park

  • Higher unemployment. 9.9% of the labor force is out of work, against 3.5% across Midland.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, hail and wildfires as very high in this part of town.

Brownwood Park report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade C

    Median rent $1,600, homes cost 3.5x income.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $81,400, 9.9% unemployed.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D-

    Nearby schools average 71 of 100 on the state rating.

    13 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 C

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C

    Average commute 20 min, 5.6% work from home.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C+

    45% have a bachelor’s degree.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    22% of adults uninsured.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    45% of homes owner-occupied.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D+

    86% of homes have broadband.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

Brownwood Park compared with Midland

Better than Midland

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 45%11 points higher than Midland (34%)
  • People below the poverty line: 3.8%9 points lower than Midland (12%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 51%2 points lower than Midland (53%)

Worse than Midland

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 45%21 points lower than Midland (65%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 86%7 points lower than Midland (93%)
  • Unemployment rate: 9.9%6 points higher than Midland (3.5%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CHenderson ElementaryElementary, Midland ISD0.2 mi
  • DAlamo Junior HighMiddle, Midland ISD1.4 mi
  • CLegacy High SchoolHigh, Midland ISD2.6 mi

Cost of living in Brownwood Park

Median rent in Brownwood Park is $1,600 a month, 12% higher than the Midland median. A household would need about $64,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $287,000, 10% lower than the Midland median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,832 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMidlandTexas
Median rent12% higher than Midland$1,600$1,434$1,403
Median home value10% lower than Midland$287,000$319,200$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as Midland3.5x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent2 points lower than Midland51%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them21 points lower than Midland45%65%63%
Vacant homes2 points lower than Midland4.8%6.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Midland201119891992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,832
Mortgage payment
$1,571
Property tax
$262
Median rent, for comparison
$1,600

Based on a $287,000 home in Brownwood Park, 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 income9% lower than Midland$81,400$89,585$78,476
Unemployment rate6 points higher than Midland9.9%3.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line9 points lower than Midland3.8%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher11 points higher than Midland45%34%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Midland20 min20 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Midland5.6%6.2%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Midland0%1.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet7 points lower than Midland86%93%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Brownwood Park

Under 1839%
18 to 3421%
35 to 6435%
65 and over5.2%
Race and ethnicity
White38%
Hispanic or Latino49%
Black6.3%
Asian5.6%
Other or more than one race1.3%

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. D-South Fort WorthFort Worth
  2. D+North HitchcockHitchcock
  3. D-North Grand PrairieGrand Prairie

Questions about Brownwood Park

Is Brownwood Park a good place to live?

Brownwood Park is a neighborhood in Midland, TX, home to about 2,500 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 62nd of 76 areas we score in Midland. It does best on education levels and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in Brownwood Park?

Median rent in Brownwood Park is $1,600 a month, 12% higher than the Midland median. The median home is worth $287,000, 10% lower than the Midland median. A median home costs 3.5x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Midland.

What schools serve Brownwood Park?

The closest rated public schools are Henderson Elementary (elementary, rated C), 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 Brownwood Park 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.