Neighborhood in Midland, Midland County

Living in Emerson Heights, Midland

B+

23rd of 76areas in Midland
Overall score 74 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Midland overall: C

Emerson Heights 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 23rd of 76 areas we score in Midland. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on schools.

  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Schools scores low (11 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.2 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.1 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.1 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.5 mi
Childcare1.1 mi
Library0.5 mi

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

Population
1,000
Median rent
$2,380
Median home value
$330,000
Household income
$132,600
Average commute
18 min
Homes owned
53%
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What it's like to live in Emerson Heights

Emerson Heights is a neighborhood in Midland with about 1,000 residents, homes built around 1985, a mix of owners and renters and 30% of households with children.

It grades B+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 23rd of 76 areas in Midland, which grades C overall.

Pros of living in Emerson Heights

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $132,600, 48% higher than the Midland median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.2 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Emerson Heights

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,380, 66% higher than the Midland median.
  • 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.

Emerson Heights report card

Each grade compares Emerson Heights 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 $2,380, homes cost 2.5x income.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $132,600, 2.7% unemployed.

    58 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 18 min, 0% work from home.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B-

    36% have a bachelor’s degree.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    14% of adults uninsured.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    53% of homes owner-occupied.

    64 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    98% of homes have broadband.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

Emerson Heights compared with Midland

Better than Midland

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 3.7%49 points lower than Midland (53%)
  • Median household income: $132,60048% higher than Midland ($89,585)
  • Home value to income: 2.5x30% lower than Midland (3.6x)

Worse than Midland

  • Median rent: $2,38066% higher than Midland ($1,434)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 53%12 points lower than Midland (65%)
  • People below the poverty line: 17%5 points higher than Midland (12%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CEmerson ElementaryElementary, Midland ISD0.2 mi
  • DGoddard Junior HighMiddle, Midland ISD0.5 mi
  • CLegacy High SchoolHigh, Midland ISD1.3 mi

Cost of living in Emerson Heights

Median rent in Emerson Heights is $2,380 a month, 66% higher than the Midland median. A household would need about $95,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $330,000, about the same as the Midland median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,235 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMidlandTexas
Median rent66% higher than Midland$2,380$1,434$1,403
Median home value3% higher than Midland$330,000$319,200$283,800
Home value to income30% lower than Midland2.5x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent49 points lower than Midland3.7%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them12 points lower than Midland53%65%63%
Vacant homes7 points lower than Midland0%6.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Midland198519891992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,235
Mortgage payment
$1,806
Property tax
$428
Median rent, for comparison
$2,380

Based on a $330,000 home in Emerson Heights, 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 income48% higher than Midland$132,600$89,585$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Midland2.7%3.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line5 points higher than Midland17%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher2 points higher than Midland36%34%34%
Average commute11% lower than Midland18 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 internet5 points higher than Midland98%93%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesLow
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Emerson Heights

Under 1829%
18 to 3439%
35 to 6425%
65 and over6.9%
Race and ethnicity
White55%
Hispanic or Latino40%
Black0%
Asian1.7%
Other or more than one race4.1%

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-Westpark VillageHouston
  2. BOaks of AtascocitaAtascocita
  3. A-Scofield FarmsAustin

Questions about Emerson Heights

Is Emerson Heights a good place to live?

Emerson Heights 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 23rd 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 Emerson Heights?

Median rent in Emerson Heights is $2,380 a month, 66% higher than the Midland median. The median home is worth $330,000, 3% higher than the Midland median. A median home costs 2.5x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Midland.

What schools serve Emerson Heights?

The closest rated public schools are Emerson Elementary (elementary, rated C), 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 Emerson Heights 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.