Neighborhood in Midland, Midland County

Living in Crestgate, Midland

B+

21st of 76areas in Midland
Overall score 76 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Midland overall: C

Crestgate 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 21st of 76 areas we score in Midland. It does best on internet access and worst on home ownership.

  • Well connected
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Schools scores low (20 of 100)
  • Home ownership scores low (1 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.7 mi
Restaurant0.6 mi
Gym0.8 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.9 mi
Childcare2.2 mi
Library1.4 mi

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

Population
1,040
Median rent
$1,430
Median home value
$391,000
Household income
$102,600
Average commute
16 min
Homes owned
19%
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What it's like to live in Crestgate

Crestgate is a neighborhood in Midland with about 1,000 residents, homes built around 1999, mostly rented (81% of homes) and 9% of households with children.

It grades B+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 21st of 76 areas in Midland, which grades C overall.

Pros of living in Crestgate

  • 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 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Crestgate

  • 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 hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Crestgate report card

Each grade compares Crestgate 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 $1,430, homes cost 3.8x income.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A

    Median household income $102,600, 0% unemployed.

    89 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D

    Nearby schools average 73 of 100 on the state rating.

    20 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.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 16 min, 13% work from home.

    64 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C+

    41% have a bachelor’s degree.

    55 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    13% of adults uninsured.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade F

    19% of homes owner-occupied.

    1 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Crestgate compared with Midland

Better than Midland

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 26%27 points lower than Midland (53%)
  • People below the poverty line: 4.3%8 points lower than Midland (12%)
  • Average commute: 16 min20% lower than Midland (20 min)

Worse than Midland

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 19%47 points lower than Midland (65%)
  • Vacant homes: 31%24 points higher than Midland (6.7%)
  • Home value to income: 3.8x7% higher than Midland (3.6x)

Closest public schools

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

  • BSanta Rita ElementaryElementary, Midland ISD1 mi
  • DGoddard Junior HighMiddle, Midland ISD1.6 mi
  • CLegacy High SchoolHigh, Midland ISD2 mi

Cost of living in Crestgate

Median rent in Crestgate is $1,430 a month, about the same as the Midland median. A household would need about $57,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $391,000, 22% higher than the Midland median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,604 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMidlandTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Midland$1,430$1,434$1,403
Median home value22% higher than Midland$391,000$319,200$283,800
Home value to income7% higher than Midland3.8x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent27 points lower than Midland26%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them47 points lower than Midland19%65%63%
Vacant homes24 points higher than Midland31%6.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Midland199919891992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,604
Mortgage payment
$2,140
Property tax
$464
Median rent, for comparison
$1,430

Based on a $391,000 home in Crestgate, 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 income15% higher than Midland$102,600$89,585$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points lower than Midland0%3.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line8 points lower than Midland4.3%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher7 points higher than Midland41%34%34%
Average commute20% lower than Midland16 min20 min27 min
Workers who work from home7 points higher than Midland13%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 Crestgate

Under 1814%
18 to 3427%
35 to 6449%
65 and over10%
Race and ethnicity
White20%
Hispanic or Latino56%
Black21%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race2.9%

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. B+Saint Mary's StripSan Antonio
  2. B-Vista VillasLewisville
  3. BBonhamSan Angelo

Questions about Crestgate

Is Crestgate a good place to live?

Crestgate 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 21st of 76 areas we score in Midland. It does best on internet access and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Crestgate?

Median rent in Crestgate is $1,430 a month, about the same as the Midland median. The median home is worth $391,000, 22% higher than the Midland median. A median home costs 3.8x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Midland.

What schools serve Crestgate?

The closest rated public schools are Santa Rita 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 Crestgate 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.