Neighborhood in Midland, Midland County

Living in Dellwood, Midland

C-

51st of 76areas in Midland
Overall score 37 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Midland overall: C

Dellwood is a neighborhood in Midland, TX, home to about 1,200 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 51st of 76 areas we score in Midland. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on schools.

  • Errands close by
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Schools scores low (11 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (17 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.2 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.2 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library1.3 mi

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

Population
1,210
Median rent
$1,160
Median home value
$206,000
Household income
$60,700
Average commute
15 min
Homes owned
87%
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What it's like to live in Dellwood

Dellwood is a neighborhood in Midland with about 1,200 residents, older homes (median year built 1957), mostly owner-occupied (87%) and 27% of households with children.

It grades C- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 51st of 76 areas in Midland, which grades C overall.

Pros of living in Dellwood

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,160, 19% lower than the Midland median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Dellwood

  • Higher unemployment. 7.3% 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 winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Dellwood report card

Each grade compares Dellwood 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 $1,160, homes cost 3.4x income.

    37 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C-

    Median household income $60,700, 7.3% unemployed.

    37 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D-

    Nearby schools average 70 of 100 on the state rating.

    11 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.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 15 min, 3.2% work from home.

    67 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D

    12% have a bachelor’s degree.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    22% of adults uninsured.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A

    87% of homes owner-occupied.

    88 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D

    84% of homes have broadband.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

Dellwood compared with Midland

Better than Midland

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 87%22 points higher than Midland (65%)
  • Average commute: 15 min25% lower than Midland (20 min)
  • People below the poverty line: 4.2%8 points lower than Midland (12%)

Worse than Midland

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 99%46 points higher than Midland (53%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 12%22 points lower than Midland (34%)
  • Median household income: $60,70032% lower than Midland ($89,585)

Closest public schools

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

  • CLamar ElementaryElementary, Midland ISD0.4 mi
  • DAlamo Junior HighMiddle, Midland ISD0.8 mi
  • CLegacy High SchoolHigh, Midland ISD1.8 mi

Cost of living in Dellwood

Median rent in Dellwood 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 $206,000, 35% lower than the Midland median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,350 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMidlandTexas
Median rent19% lower than Midland$1,160$1,434$1,403
Median home value35% lower than Midland$206,000$319,200$283,800
Home value to income5% lower than Midland3.4x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent46 points higher than Midland99%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them22 points higher than Midland87%65%63%
Vacant homes7 points lower than Midland0%6.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Midland195719891992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,350
Mortgage payment
$1,128
Property tax
$223
Median rent, for comparison
$1,160

Based on a $206,000 home in Dellwood, 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 income32% lower than Midland$60,700$89,585$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points higher than Midland7.3%3.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line8 points lower than Midland4.2%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher22 points lower than Midland12%34%34%
Average commute25% lower than Midland15 min20 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points lower than Midland3.2%6.2%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Midland0%1.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet9 points lower than Midland84%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
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Dellwood

Under 1822%
18 to 3410%
35 to 6451%
65 and over16%
Race and ethnicity
White46%
Hispanic or Latino47%
Black1.7%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race5.5%

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. DHollywood ManorOdessa
  2. D-Northline TerraceHouston
  3. D-Gonzales ColoniaUvalde

Questions about Dellwood

Is Dellwood a good place to live?

Dellwood is a neighborhood in Midland, TX, home to about 1,200 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 51st of 76 areas we score in Midland. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in Dellwood?

Median rent in Dellwood is $1,160 a month, 19% lower than the Midland median. The median home is worth $206,000, 35% lower than the Midland median. A median home costs 3.4x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Midland.

What schools serve Dellwood?

The closest rated public schools are Lamar 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 2 Census block groups closest to the Dellwood 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.