Neighborhood in Midland, Midland County

Living in Eastover, Midland

D

65th of 76areas in Midland
Overall score 17 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Midland overall: C

Eastover is a neighborhood in Midland, TX, home to about 1,200 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 65th of 76 areas we score in Midland. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Schools scores low (7 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (2 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy1.9 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe1.2 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym1.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.9 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library1.1 mi

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

Population
1,190
Median rent
$1,210
Median home value
$129,000
Household income
$26,300
Average commute
14 min
Homes owned
93%
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What it's like to live in Eastover

Eastover is a neighborhood in Midland with about 1,200 residents, homes built around 1981, mostly owner-occupied (93%) and 39% of households with children.

Our grade for Eastover is D. That puts it 65th of 76 areas we grade in Midland, a city that gets a C overall.

Pros of living in Eastover

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,210, 16% 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 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Eastover

  • Higher poverty. 47% of residents live below the poverty line, against 12% 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.

Eastover report card

Each grade compares Eastover 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 $1,210, homes cost 4.9x income.

    67 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $26,300, 0% unemployed.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade F

    Nearby schools average 68 of 100 on the state rating.

    7 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-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 14 min, 0% work from home.

    69 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    7.3% have a bachelor’s degree.

    2 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    35% of adults uninsured.

    1 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    93% of homes owner-occupied.

    67 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C

    91% of homes have broadband.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

Eastover 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: 93%28 points higher than Midland (65%)
  • Average commute: 14 min31% lower than Midland (20 min)

Worse than Midland

  • People below the poverty line: 47%35 points higher than Midland (12%)
  • Median household income: $26,30071% lower than Midland ($89,585)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 7.3%26 points lower than Midland (34%)

Closest public schools

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

  • DRalph Bunche ElementaryElementary, Midland ISD0.6 mi
  • DIdea Travis AcademyMiddle, Midland ISD1.4 mi
  • CMidland High SchoolHigh, Midland ISD1.6 mi

Cost of living in Eastover

Median rent in Eastover is $1,210 a month, 16% lower than the Midland median. A household would need about $48,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $129,000, 60% lower than the Midland median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,025 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMidlandTexas
Median rent16% lower than Midland$1,210$1,434$1,403
Median home value60% lower than Midland$129,000$319,200$283,800
Home value to income37% higher than Midland4.9x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent53 points lower than Midland0%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them28 points higher than Midland93%65%63%
Vacant homes4 points higher than Midland11%6.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Midland198119891992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,025
Mortgage payment
$706
Property tax
$319
Median rent, for comparison
$1,210

Based on a $129,000 home in Eastover, 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 income71% lower than Midland$26,300$89,585$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points lower than Midland0%3.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line35 points higher than Midland47%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher26 points lower than Midland7.3%34%34%
Average commute31% lower than Midland14 min20 min27 min
Workers who work from home6 points lower than Midland0%6.2%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Midland0%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 Eastover

Under 1833%
18 to 3435%
35 to 6422%
65 and over9.8%
Race and ethnicity
White5.2%
Hispanic or Latino79%
Black16%
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. DLakeviewSan Angelo
  2. DWest JacksonvilleJacksonville
  3. D-WillisOdessa

Questions about Eastover

Is Eastover a good place to live?

Eastover is a neighborhood in Midland, TX, home to about 1,200 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 65th of 76 areas we score in Midland. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Eastover?

Renters in Eastover pay a median of $1,210 a month, 16% lower than the Midland median. The median home is worth $129,000, 60% lower than the Midland median. A median home costs 4.9x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Midland.

What schools serve Eastover?

The closest rated public schools are Ralph Bunche Elementary (elementary, rated D), Idea Travis Academy (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 Eastover 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.