Neighborhood in Midland, Midland County

Living in Melody Acres, Midland

C

39th of 76areas in Midland
Overall score 46 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Midland overall: C

Melody Acres is a neighborhood in Midland, TX, home to about 2,100 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 39th of 76 areas we score in Midland. It does best on education levels and worst on internet access.

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

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.5 mi
Pharmacy0.9 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.9 mi
Restaurant0.6 mi
Gym1.0 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.7 mi
Childcare2.2 mi
Library2.2 mi

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

Population
2,120
Median rent
$1,300
Median home value
$461,000
Household income
$62,200
Average commute
26 min
Homes owned
32%
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What it's like to live in Melody Acres

Melody Acres is a neighborhood in Midland with about 2,100 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2000), mostly rented (68% of homes) and 29% of households with children.

Our grade for Melody Acres is C. That puts it 39th of 76 areas we grade in Midland, a city that gets a C overall.

Pros of living in Melody Acres

  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Melody Acres

  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 26 minutes, against 20 for Midland as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail, wildfires and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Melody Acres report card

Each grade compares Melody Acres 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 $1,300, homes cost 7.4x income.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $62,200, 1.2% unemployed.

    67 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

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 26 min, 4.6% work from home.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    44% have a bachelor’s degree.

    87 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    11% of adults uninsured.

    59 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C+

    32% of homes owner-occupied.

    52 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D

    83% of homes have broadband.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

Melody Acres compared with Midland

Better than Midland

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 44%11 points higher than Midland (34%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 43%10 points lower than Midland (53%)
  • People below the poverty line: 2.7%10 points lower than Midland (12%)

Worse than Midland

  • Home value to income: 7.4x108% higher than Midland (3.6x)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 32%33 points lower than Midland (65%)
  • Median household income: $62,20031% lower than Midland ($89,585)

Closest public schools

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

  • BGreathouse ElementaryElementary, Midland ISD0.7 mi
  • DAbell Junior HighMiddle, Midland ISD2.1 mi
  • CLegacy High SchoolHigh, Midland ISD2.4 mi

Cost of living in Melody Acres

Median rent in Melody Acres is $1,300 a month, 9% lower than the Midland median. A household would need about $52,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $461,000, 44% higher than the Midland median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,081 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMidlandTexas
Median rent9% lower than Midland$1,300$1,434$1,403
Median home value44% higher than Midland$461,000$319,200$283,800
Home value to income108% higher than Midland7.4x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent10 points lower than Midland43%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them33 points lower than Midland32%65%63%
Vacant homes7 points lower than Midland0%6.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Midland200019891992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,081
Mortgage payment
$2,523
Property tax
$558
Median rent, for comparison
$1,300

Based on a $461,000 home in Melody Acres, 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 income31% lower than Midland$62,200$89,585$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Midland1.2%3.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line10 points lower than Midland2.7%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher11 points higher than Midland44%34%34%
Average commute30% higher than Midland26 min20 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points lower than Midland4.6%6.2%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Midland0%1.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet10 points lower than Midland83%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 Melody Acres

Under 1826%
18 to 3436%
35 to 6426%
65 and over13%
Race and ethnicity
White50%
Hispanic or Latino35%
Black8.3%
Asian4.1%
Other or more than one race2.1%

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. BShavano HeightsSan Antonio
  2. CTexas TraditionsGeorgetown
  3. B-Woodstone VillageAustin

Questions about Melody Acres

Is Melody Acres a good place to live?

Melody Acres is a neighborhood in Midland, TX, home to about 2,100 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 39th of 76 areas we score in Midland. It does best on education levels and worst on internet access.

How much does it cost to live in Melody Acres?

Renters in Melody Acres pay a median of $1,300 a month, 9% lower than the Midland median. The median home is worth $461,000, 44% higher than the Midland median. A median home costs 7.4x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Midland.

What schools serve Melody Acres?

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 Melody Acres 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.