Neighborhood in Midland, Midland County

Living in Lilly Heights, Midland

B+

24th of 76areas in Midland
Overall score 73 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Midland overall: C

Lilly Heights is a neighborhood in Midland, TX, home to about 1,000 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 24th of 76 areas we score in Midland. It does best on internet access and worst on schools.

  • Well connected
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Schools scores low (16 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.2 mi
Pharmacy0.3 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.7 mi
Childcare0.2 mi
Library1.8 mi

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

Population
1,050
Median rent
$1,490
Median home value
$289,000
Household income
$89,500
Average commute
17 min
Homes owned
79%
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What it's like to live in Lilly Heights

Lilly Heights is a neighborhood in Midland with about 1,100 residents, homes built around 1968, mostly owner-occupied (79%) and 46% of households with children.

Our grade for Lilly Heights is B+. That puts it 24th of 76 areas we grade in Midland, a city that gets a C overall.

Pros of living in Lilly Heights

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.2 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Lilly Heights

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

Lilly Heights report card

Each grade compares Lilly Heights 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 $1,490, homes cost 3.2x income.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $89,500, 3.4% unemployed.

    79 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 A-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B-

    Average commute 17 min, 2.6% work from home.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C+

    25% have a bachelor’s degree.

    50 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    17% of adults uninsured.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A-

    79% of homes owner-occupied.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Lilly Heights compared with Midland

Better than Midland

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 79%13 points higher than Midland (65%)
  • People below the poverty line: 0%12 points lower than Midland (12%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 100%7 points higher than Midland (93%)

Worse than Midland

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 25%9 points lower than Midland (34%)
  • Median rent: $1,4904% 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.

  • BBonham ElementaryElementary, Midland ISD0.5 mi
  • DAlamo Junior HighMiddle, Midland ISD0.7 mi
  • CLegacy High SchoolHigh, Midland ISD0.9 mi

Cost of living in Lilly Heights

Median rent in Lilly Heights is $1,490 a month, about the same as the Midland median. A household would need about $60,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $289,000, 9% lower than the Midland median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,841 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMidlandTexas
Median rent4% higher than Midland$1,490$1,434$1,403
Median home value9% lower than Midland$289,000$319,200$283,800
Home value to income9% lower than Midland3.2x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent1 points lower than Midland52%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them13 points higher than Midland79%65%63%
Vacant homes7 points lower than Midland0%6.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Midland196819891992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,841
Mortgage payment
$1,582
Property tax
$259
Median rent, for comparison
$1,490

Based on a $289,000 home in Lilly Heights, 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 incomeAbout the same as Midland$89,500$89,585$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Midland3.4%3.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line12 points lower than Midland0%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher9 points lower than Midland25%34%34%
Average commute15% lower than Midland17 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 internet7 points higher than Midland100%93%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesLow
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Lilly Heights

Under 1837%
18 to 3424%
35 to 6431%
65 and over8.6%
Race and ethnicity
White62%
Hispanic or Latino31%
Black1.1%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race6.2%

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-Fellowship AdditionOdessa
  2. B-The W'sThe Colony
  3. B-CopperfieldAustin

Questions about Lilly Heights

Is Lilly Heights a good place to live?

Lilly Heights is a neighborhood in Midland, TX, home to about 1,000 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 24th of 76 areas we score in Midland. It does best on internet access and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in Lilly Heights?

Renters in Lilly Heights pay a median of $1,490 a month, 4% higher than the Midland median. The median home is worth $289,000, 9% lower than the Midland median. A median home costs 3.2x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Midland.

What schools serve Lilly Heights?

The closest rated public schools are Bonham Elementary (elementary, rated B), Alamo 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 Lilly Heights 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.