Neighborhood in Midland, Midland County

Living in Green Tree, Midland

A-

10th of 76areas in Midland
Overall score 88 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Midland overall: C

Green Tree is a neighborhood in Midland, TX, home to about 900 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 10th of 76 areas we score in Midland. It does best on home ownership and worst on schools.

  • Well connected
  • Hail risk is very high
  • Wildfire risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store2.2 mi
Pharmacy1.8 mi
Park0.7 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.6 mi
Gym1.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.7 mi
Childcare3.1 mi
Library2.9 mi

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

Population
870
Median rent
No data
Median home value
$481,000
Household income
$184,100
Average commute
23 min
Homes owned
100%
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What it's like to live in Green Tree

Green Tree is a neighborhood in Midland with about 900 residents, homes built around 1986, mostly owner-occupied (100%) and 28% of households with children.

It grades A- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 10th of 76 areas in Midland, which grades C overall.

Pros of living in Green Tree

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $184,100, 106% higher than the Midland median.

Cons of living in Green Tree

  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Groceries are a drive. The nearest grocery store is about 2.2 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail, wildfires and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Green Tree report card

Each grade compares Green Tree 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

    Homes cost 2.6x income.

    88 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A

    Median household income $184,100, 3.5% unemployed.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D+

    Nearby schools average 75 of 100 on the state rating.

    26 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 D+

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 23 min, 6.5% work from home.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A

    63% have a bachelor’s degree.

    89 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    11% of adults uninsured.

    59 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A+

    100% of homes owner-occupied.

    99 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Green Tree compared with Midland

Better than Midland

  • Median household income: $184,100106% higher than Midland ($89,585)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 100%35 points higher than Midland (65%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 63%29 points higher than Midland (34%)

Worse than Midland

  • Average commute: 23 min13% higher than Midland (20 min)
  • 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.

  • BBarbara Fasken ElementaryElementary, Midland ISD0.9 mi
  • DAbell Junior HighMiddle, Midland ISD3 mi
  • CLegacy High SchoolHigh, Midland ISD3.4 mi

Cost of living in Green Tree

The median home is worth $481,000, 51% higher than the Midland median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,190 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMidlandTexas
Median home value51% higher than Midland$481,000$319,200$283,800
Home value to income27% lower than Midland2.6x3.6x3.6x
Homes owned by the people living in them35 points higher than Midland100%65%63%
Vacant homes7 points lower than Midland0%6.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Midland198619891992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,190
Mortgage payment
$2,633
Property tax
$558

Based on a $481,000 home in Green Tree, 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 income106% higher than Midland$184,100$89,585$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Midland3.5%3.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line12 points lower than Midland0.8%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher29 points higher than Midland63%34%34%
Average commute13% higher than Midland23 min20 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Midland6.5%6.2%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Midland0%1.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet7 points higher than Midland100%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 Green Tree

Under 1832%
18 to 3414%
35 to 6438%
65 and over16%
Race and ethnicity
White83%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Black0%
Asian4.5%
Other or more than one race2.3%

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. A-Meridian Cove at Lake MontageAtascocita
  2. A-Cedar MeadowsAtascocita
  3. ACountry Club EstatesOdessa

Questions about Green Tree

Is Green Tree a good place to live?

Green Tree is a neighborhood in Midland, TX, home to about 900 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 10th of 76 areas we score in Midland. It does best on home ownership and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in Green Tree?

The median home is worth $481,000, 51% higher than the Midland median. A median home costs 2.6x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Midland.

What schools serve Green Tree?

The closest rated public schools are Barbara Fasken 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 Green Tree 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.