Neighborhood in Midland, Midland County

Living in Brunson Place, Midland

F

75th of 76areas in Midland
Overall score 3 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Midland overall: C

Brunson Place is a neighborhood in Midland, TX, home to about 1,100 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 75th of 76 areas we score in Midland. It does best on home ownership and worst on education levels.

  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (9 of 100)
  • Schools scores low (13 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.8 mi
Pharmacy0.8 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.8 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym1.1 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.7 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library1.0 mi

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

Population
1,100
Median rent
$1,160
Median home value
$202,000
Household income
$47,500
Average commute
29 min
Homes owned
91%
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What it's like to live in Brunson Place

Brunson Place is a neighborhood in Midland with about 1,100 residents, older homes (median year built 1959), mostly owner-occupied (91%) and 55% of households with children.

Our grade for Brunson Place is F. That puts it 75th of 76 areas we grade in Midland, a city that gets a C overall.

Pros of living in Brunson Place

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,160, 19% lower than the Midland median.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Brunson Place

  • Higher unemployment. 12% 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.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 29 minutes, against 20 for Midland as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, hail and wildfires as very high in this part of town.

Brunson Place report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade D+

    Median rent $1,160, homes cost 4.2x income.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $47,500, 12% unemployed.

    10 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.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 29 min, 0% work from home.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    2.5% have a bachelor’s degree.

    1 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    36% of adults uninsured.

    3 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A

    91% of homes owner-occupied.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    91% of homes have broadband.

    39 of 100 vs TX areas

Brunson Place compared with Midland

Better than Midland

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 91%25 points higher than Midland (65%)
  • Median rent: $1,16019% lower than Midland ($1,434)
  • Vacant homes: 0%7 points lower than Midland (6.7%)

Worse than Midland

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 100%47 points higher than Midland (53%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 2.5%31 points lower than Midland (34%)
  • Median household income: $47,50047% lower than Midland ($89,585)

Closest public schools

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

  • CGeneral Tommy Franks ElementaryElementary, Midland ISD0.3 mi
  • DLegacy Freshman High SchoolMiddle, Midland ISD0.8 mi
  • CMidland High SchoolHigh, Midland ISD1.4 mi

Cost of living in Brunson Place

Median rent in Brunson Place is $1,160 a month, 19% 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 $202,000, 37% lower than the Midland median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,230 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMidlandTexas
Median rent19% lower than Midland$1,160$1,434$1,403
Median home value37% lower than Midland$202,000$319,200$283,800
Home value to income19% higher than Midland4.2x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent47 points higher than Midland100%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them25 points higher than Midland91%65%63%
Vacant homes7 points lower than Midland0%6.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Midland195919891992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,230
Mortgage payment
$1,106
Property tax
$124
Median rent, for comparison
$1,160

Based on a $202,000 home in Brunson Place, 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 income47% lower than Midland$47,500$89,585$78,476
Unemployment rate9 points higher than Midland12%3.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points higher than Midland17%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher31 points lower than Midland2.5%34%34%
Average commute43% higher than Midland29 min20 min27 min
Workers who work from home6 points lower than Midland0%6.2%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Midland1.7%1.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points lower than Midland91%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 Brunson Place

Under 1839%
18 to 3417%
35 to 6438%
65 and over6.4%
Race and ethnicity
White3.7%
Hispanic or Latino84%
Black12%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0%

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. FNortheast Grand PrairieGrand Prairie
  2. D-Hidden Valley WestHouston
  3. FNortheast TerrellTerrell

Questions about Brunson Place

Is Brunson Place a good place to live?

Brunson Place is a neighborhood in Midland, TX, home to about 1,100 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 75th of 76 areas we score in Midland. It does best on home ownership and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Brunson Place?

Renters in Brunson Place pay a median of $1,160 a month, 19% lower than the Midland median. The median home is worth $202,000, 37% lower than the Midland median. A median home costs 4.2x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Midland.

What schools serve Brunson Place?

The closest rated public schools are General Tommy Franks Elementary (elementary, rated C), Legacy Freshman High School (middle, rated D) and Midland 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 Brunson Place 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.