Neighborhood in Midland, Midland County

Living in Legends Park, Midland

C

37th of 76areas in Midland
Overall score 48 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Midland overall: C

Legends Park is a neighborhood in Midland, TX, home to about 1,600 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 37th of 76 areas we score in Midland. It does best on internet access and worst on home ownership.

  • Well connected
  • Lots of parks
  • Schools scores low (16 of 100)
  • Getting around scores low (15 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Parkunder 0.1 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.3 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library3.4 mi

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

Population
1,580
Median rent
$2,440
Median home value
$338,000
Household income
$112,900
Average commute
28 min
Homes owned
58%
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What it's like to live in Legends Park

Legends Park is a neighborhood in Midland with about 1,600 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2015), a mix of owners and renters and 36% of households with children.

Our grade for Legends Park is C. That puts it 37th of 76 areas we grade in Midland, a city that gets a C overall.

Pros of living in Legends Park

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about under 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Legends Park

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,440, 70% higher than the Midland median.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 28 minutes, against 20 for Midland as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, hail and wildfires as very high in this part of town.

Legends Park report card

Each grade compares Legends 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 C-

    Median rent $2,440, homes cost 3.0x income.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A

    Median household income $112,900, 1.1% unemployed.

    89 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D

    Nearby schools average 72 of 100 on the state rating.

    16 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.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 28 min, 11% work from home.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A

    48% have a bachelor’s degree.

    89 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    18% of adults uninsured.

    30 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    58% of homes owner-occupied.

    10 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Legends Park compared with Midland

Better than Midland

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 48%15 points higher than Midland (34%)
  • Median household income: $112,90026% higher than Midland ($89,585)
  • People below the poverty line: 2.5%10 points lower than Midland (12%)

Worse than Midland

  • Median rent: $2,44070% higher than Midland ($1,434)
  • Vacant homes: 26%19 points higher than Midland (6.7%)
  • Average commute: 28 min39% higher than Midland (20 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • CBarbara Yarbrough ElementaryElementary, Midland ISD0.3 mi
  • DAbell Junior HighMiddle, Midland ISD1.5 mi
  • CLegacy High SchoolHigh, Midland ISD2.5 mi

Cost of living in Legends Park

Median rent in Legends Park is $2,440 a month, 70% higher than the Midland median. A household would need about $98,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $338,000, 6% higher than the Midland median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,200 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMidlandTexas
Median rent70% higher than Midland$2,440$1,434$1,403
Median home value6% higher than Midland$338,000$319,200$283,800
Home value to income16% lower than Midland3.0x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent8 points lower than Midland45%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them7 points lower than Midland58%65%63%
Vacant homes19 points higher than Midland26%6.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Midland201519891992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,200
Mortgage payment
$1,850
Property tax
$350
Median rent, for comparison
$2,440

Based on a $338,000 home in Legends 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 income26% higher than Midland$112,900$89,585$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Midland1.1%3.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line10 points lower than Midland2.5%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher15 points higher than Midland48%34%34%
Average commute39% higher than Midland28 min20 min27 min
Workers who work from home4 points higher than Midland11%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 floodingHigh
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in Legends Park

Under 1831%
18 to 3434%
35 to 6432%
65 and over2.3%
Race and ethnicity
White59%
Hispanic or Latino35%
Black4.0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race1.5%

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. C-East GreenvilleGreenville
  2. C-Parmer ParkAustin
  3. CEastgate VillageSpring

Questions about Legends Park

Is Legends Park a good place to live?

Legends Park is a neighborhood in Midland, TX, home to about 1,600 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 37th of 76 areas we score in Midland. It does best on internet access and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Legends Park?

Renters in Legends Park pay a median of $2,440 a month, 70% higher than the Midland median. The median home is worth $338,000, 6% higher than the Midland median. A median home costs 3.0x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Midland.

What schools serve Legends Park?

The closest rated public schools are Barbara Yarbrough Elementary (elementary, rated C), 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 Legends 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.