Neighborhood in Midland, Midland County

Living in Greathouse, Midland

B

26th of 76areas in Midland
Overall score 71 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Midland overall: C

Greathouse is a neighborhood in Midland, TX, home to about 1,600 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 26th of 76 areas we score in Midland. It does best on education levels and worst on schools.

  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Hail risk is very high
  • Wildfire risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.7 mi
Pharmacy0.9 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.6 mi
Gym1.1 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.7 mi
Childcare1.9 mi
Library2.6 mi

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

Population
1,620
Median rent
$1,560
Median home value
$509,000
Household income
$180,100
Average commute
17 min
Homes owned
81%
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What it's like to live in Greathouse

Greathouse is a neighborhood in Midland with about 1,600 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2006), mostly owner-occupied (81%) and 50% of households with children.

Our grade for Greathouse is B. That puts it 26th of 76 areas we grade in Midland, a city that gets a C overall.

Pros of living in Greathouse

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $180,100, 101% higher than the Midland median.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Greathouse

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

Greathouse report card

Each grade compares Greathouse 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 $1,560, homes cost 2.8x income.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $180,100, 4.6% unemployed.

    74 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D+

    Nearby schools average 76 of 100 on the state rating.

    29 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.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B-

    Average commute 17 min, 4.2% work from home.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    58% have a bachelor’s degree.

    84 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    11% of adults uninsured.

    59 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    81% of homes owner-occupied.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    97% of homes have broadband.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

Greathouse compared with Midland

Better than Midland

  • Median household income: $180,100101% higher than Midland ($89,585)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 58%24 points higher than Midland (34%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 81%16 points higher than Midland (65%)

Worse than Midland

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 64%11 points higher than Midland (53%)
  • Median rent: $1,5609% higher than Midland ($1,434)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0%1 points lower than Midland (1.4%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BGreathouse ElementaryElementary, Midland ISD0.3 mi
  • DAbell Junior HighMiddle, Midland ISD1.8 mi
  • CLegacy High SchoolHigh, Midland ISD2.4 mi

Cost of living in Greathouse

Median rent in Greathouse is $1,560 a month, 9% higher than the Midland median. A household would need about $62,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $509,000, 59% higher than the Midland median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,344 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMidlandTexas
Median rent9% higher than Midland$1,560$1,434$1,403
Median home value59% higher than Midland$509,000$319,200$283,800
Home value to income21% lower than Midland2.8x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent11 points higher than Midland64%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them16 points higher than Midland81%65%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Midland6.1%6.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Midland200619891992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,344
Mortgage payment
$2,786
Property tax
$558
Median rent, for comparison
$1,560

Based on a $509,000 home in Greathouse, 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 income101% higher than Midland$180,100$89,585$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points higher than Midland4.6%3.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line6 points lower than Midland6.1%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher24 points higher than Midland58%34%34%
Average commute13% lower than Midland17 min20 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points lower than Midland4.2%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 Midland97%93%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

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

Who lives in Greathouse

Under 1832%
18 to 3419%
35 to 6439%
65 and over9.4%
Race and ethnicity
White72%
Hispanic or Latino17%
Black7.7%
Asian2.9%
Other or more than one race1.4%

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+SuncreekPlano
  2. BTanglewood ForestAustin
  3. B-East PlanoPlano

Questions about Greathouse

Is Greathouse a good place to live?

Greathouse is a neighborhood in Midland, TX, home to about 1,600 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 26th of 76 areas we score in Midland. It does best on education levels and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in Greathouse?

Renters in Greathouse pay a median of $1,560 a month, 9% higher than the Midland median. The median home is worth $509,000, 59% higher than the Midland median. A median home costs 2.8x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Midland.

What schools serve Greathouse?

The closest rated public schools are Greathouse Elementary (elementary, rated B), Abell 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 Greathouse 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.