Neighborhood in Midland, Midland County

Living in Hyde Park, Midland

C+

35th of 76areas in Midland
Overall score 53 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Midland overall: C

Hyde Park is a neighborhood in Midland, TX, home to about 1,100 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 35th of 76 areas we score in Midland. It does best on home ownership and worst on schools.

  • Lots of parks
  • Schools scores low (19 of 100)
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.2 mi
Pharmacy0.2 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.6 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library1.5 mi

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

Population
1,140
Median rent
$1,840
Median home value
$269,000
Household income
$116,900
Average commute
21 min
Homes owned
95%
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What it's like to live in Hyde Park

Hyde Park is a neighborhood in Midland with about 1,100 residents, homes built around 1967, mostly owner-occupied (95%) and 12% of households with children.

Our grade for Hyde Park is C+. That puts it 35th of 76 areas we grade in Midland, a city that gets a C overall.

Pros of living in Hyde Park

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $116,900, 30% higher than the Midland median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.2 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.

Cons of living in Hyde Park

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,840, 28% higher than the Midland median.
  • 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 and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Hyde Park report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade D+

    Median rent $1,840, homes cost 2.3x income.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $116,900, 0% unemployed.

    76 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D

    Nearby schools average 73 of 100 on the state rating.

    19 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.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C

    Average commute 21 min, 2.6% work from home.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D+

    32% have a bachelor’s degree.

    30 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    18% of adults uninsured.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A

    95% of homes owner-occupied.

    95 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    97% of homes have broadband.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

Hyde Park compared with Midland

Better than Midland

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 95%30 points higher than Midland (65%)
  • Home value to income: 2.3x35% lower than Midland (3.6x)
  • Median household income: $116,90030% higher than Midland ($89,585)

Worse than Midland

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 100%47 points higher than Midland (53%)
  • Median rent: $1,84028% higher than Midland ($1,434)
  • Average commute: 21 min6% higher than Midland (20 min)

Closest public schools

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

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

Cost of living in Hyde Park

Median rent in Hyde Park is $1,840 a month, 28% higher than the Midland median. A household would need about $74,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $269,000, 16% lower than the Midland median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,740 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMidlandTexas
Median rent28% higher than Midland$1,840$1,434$1,403
Median home value16% lower than Midland$269,000$319,200$283,800
Home value to income35% lower than Midland2.3x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent47 points higher than Midland100%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them30 points higher than Midland95%65%63%
Vacant homes7 points lower than Midland0%6.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Midland196719891992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,740
Mortgage payment
$1,472
Property tax
$268
Median rent, for comparison
$1,840

Based on a $269,000 home in Hyde Park, 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 income30% higher than Midland$116,900$89,585$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points lower than Midland0%3.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points higher than Midland14%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher1 points lower than Midland32%34%34%
Average commute6% higher than Midland21 min20 min27 min
Workers who work from home4 points lower than Midland2.6%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
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Hyde Park

Under 185.7%
18 to 3430%
35 to 6447%
65 and over17%
Race and ethnicity
White42%
Hispanic or Latino40%
Black3.6%
Asian13%
Other or more than one race1.8%

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. CClaytons ParkAtascocita
  2. C+East RowlettRowlett
  3. B-Southwest Deer ParkDeer Park

Questions about Hyde Park

Is Hyde Park a good place to live?

Hyde Park is a neighborhood in Midland, TX, home to about 1,100 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 35th 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 Hyde Park?

Renters in Hyde Park pay a median of $1,840 a month, 28% higher than the Midland median. The median home is worth $269,000, 16% lower than the Midland median. A median home costs 2.3x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Midland.

What schools serve Hyde Park?

The closest rated public schools are Rusk Elementary (elementary, rated B), 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 Hyde Park 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.