Neighborhood in Midland, Midland County

Living in Grafaland, Midland

A+

1st of 76areas in Midland
Overall score 98 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Midland overall: C

Grafaland is a neighborhood in Midland, TX, home to about 1,300 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 76 areas we score in Midland. It does best on getting around.

  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Hail risk is very high
  • Winter storm risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.1 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.5 mi
Childcare0.1 mi
Library0.6 mi

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

Population
1,300
Median rent
$1,250
Median home value
$294,000
Household income
$146,900
Average commute
13 min
Homes owned
95%
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What it's like to live in Grafaland

Grafaland is a neighborhood in Midland with about 1,300 residents, older homes (median year built 1949), mostly owner-occupied (95%) and 28% of households with children.

It grades A+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 1st of 76 areas in Midland, which grades C overall.

Pros of living in Grafaland

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,250, 13% lower than the Midland median.
  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $146,900, 64% higher than the Midland median.
  • 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 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Grafaland

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Grafaland report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade A-

    Median rent $1,250, homes cost 2.0x income.

    84 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $146,900, 3.5% unemployed.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C

    Nearby schools average 80 of 100 on the state rating.

    47 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 A+

    Average commute 13 min, 13% work from home.

    99 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    51% have a bachelor’s degree.

    85 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C+

    14% of adults uninsured.

    50 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A

    95% of homes owner-occupied.

    88 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B

    96% of homes have broadband.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

Grafaland compared with Midland

Better than Midland

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 95%30 points higher than Midland (65%)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 28%27 points higher than Midland (1.4%)
  • Median household income: $146,90064% higher than Midland ($89,585)

Worse than Midland

No measure is clearly worse than Midland.

Closest public schools

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

  • ASam Houston Collegiate Preparatory ElementaryElementary, Midland ISD0.4 mi
  • CSan Jacinto Junior HighMiddle, Midland ISD0.7 mi
  • CMidland High SchoolHigh, Midland ISD0.5 mi

Cost of living in Grafaland

Median rent in Grafaland is $1,250 a month, 13% lower than the Midland median. A household would need about $50,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $294,000, 8% lower than the Midland median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,851 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMidlandTexas
Median rent13% lower than Midland$1,250$1,434$1,403
Median home value8% lower than Midland$294,000$319,200$283,800
Home value to income44% lower than Midland2.0x3.6x3.6x
Homes owned by the people living in them30 points higher than Midland95%65%63%
Vacant homes5 points lower than Midland1.9%6.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Midland194919891992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,851
Mortgage payment
$1,609
Property tax
$241
Median rent, for comparison
$1,250

Based on a $294,000 home in Grafaland, 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 income64% higher than Midland$146,900$89,585$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Midland3.5%3.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line9 points lower than Midland3.7%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher17 points higher than Midland51%34%34%
Average commute34% lower than Midland13 min20 min27 min
Workers who work from home7 points higher than Midland13%6.2%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit27 points higher than Midland28%1.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Midland96%93%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesLow
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Grafaland

Under 1834%
18 to 344.5%
35 to 6446%
65 and over16%
Race and ethnicity
White80%
Hispanic or Latino5.8%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race14%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Midland

  1. 2A+Grandridge Park
  2. 3AKimber-Lea
  3. 4ATrinity
  4. 5ARanchland HeightsMedian rent $1,090
  5. 6ACountry Sky
  6. 7APlantation HillsMedian rent $1,400
  7. 8APark PlaceMedian rent $2,380
  8. 9A16 Park VillasMedian rent $1,390

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. A+Whispering OaksSan Antonio
  2. A+Central BeaumontBeaumont
  3. A-Calder TerraceBeaumont

Questions about Grafaland

Is Grafaland a good place to live?

Grafaland is a neighborhood in Midland, TX, home to about 1,300 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 76 areas we score in Midland. It does best on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Grafaland?

Median rent in Grafaland is $1,250 a month, 13% lower than the Midland median. The median home is worth $294,000, 8% lower than the Midland median. A median home costs 2.0x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Midland.

What schools serve Grafaland?

The closest rated public schools are Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory Elementary (elementary, rated A), San Jacinto Junior High (middle, rated C) 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 Grafaland 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.