Neighborhood in Midland, Midland County

Living in Mockingbird Ridge, Midland

C

41st of 76areas in Midland
Overall score 42 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Midland overall: C

Mockingbird Ridge is a neighborhood in Midland, TX, home to about 13,400 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 41st of 76 areas we score in Midland. It does best on internet access and worst on errands and things to do.

  • Well connected
  • Schools scores low (13 of 100)
  • Errands and things to do scores low (7 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store3.2 mi
Pharmacy3.0 mi
Park1.2 mi
Cafe2.1 mi
Restaurant1.0 mi
Gym2.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.5 mi
Childcare2.3 mi
Library3.1 mi

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

Population
13,440
Median rent
$1,930
Median home value
$372,000
Household income
$110,800
Average commute
23 min
Homes owned
82%
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What it's like to live in Mockingbird Ridge

Mockingbird Ridge is a neighborhood in Midland with about 13,400 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2016), mostly owner-occupied (82%) and 52% of households with children.

Our grade for Mockingbird Ridge is C. That puts it 41st of 76 areas we grade in Midland, a city that gets a C overall.

Pros of living in Mockingbird Ridge

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in Mockingbird Ridge

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,930, 35% higher than the Midland median.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Groceries are a drive. The nearest grocery store is about 3.2 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, hail and wildfires as very high in this part of town.

Mockingbird Ridge report card

Each grade compares Mockingbird Ridge 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 $1,930, homes cost 3.4x income.

    48 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $110,800, 4.3% unemployed.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D-

    Nearby schools average 71 of 100 on the state rating.

    13 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 F

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 23 min, 2.6% work from home.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    53% have a bachelor’s degree.

    78 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    16% of adults uninsured.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    82% of homes owner-occupied.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Mockingbird Ridge compared with Midland

Better than Midland

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 53%19 points higher than Midland (34%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 35%18 points lower than Midland (53%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 82%17 points higher than Midland (65%)

Worse than Midland

  • Median rent: $1,93035% higher than Midland ($1,434)
  • Average commute: 23 min14% 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.

  • CMilam ElementaryElementary, Midland ISD2.9 mi
  • DLegacy Freshman High SchoolMiddle, Midland ISD2.9 mi
  • CMidland High SchoolHigh, Midland ISD4.9 mi

Cost of living in Mockingbird Ridge

Median rent in Mockingbird Ridge is $1,930 a month, 35% higher than the Midland median. A household would need about $77,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $372,000, 17% higher than the Midland median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,419 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMidlandTexas
Median rent35% higher than Midland$1,930$1,434$1,403
Median home value17% higher than Midland$372,000$319,200$283,800
Home value to income6% lower than Midland3.4x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent18 points lower than Midland35%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them17 points higher than Midland82%65%63%
Vacant homes6 points lower than Midland0.4%6.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Midland201619891992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,419
Mortgage payment
$2,036
Property tax
$382
Median rent, for comparison
$1,930

Based on a $372,000 home in Mockingbird Ridge, 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 income24% higher than Midland$110,800$89,585$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Midland4.3%3.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line5 points lower than Midland7.3%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher19 points higher than Midland53%34%34%
Average commute14% higher than Midland23 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 floodingHigh
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in Mockingbird Ridge

Under 1832%
18 to 3440%
35 to 6427%
65 and over1.1%
Race and ethnicity
White33%
Hispanic or Latino56%
Black9.2%
Asian0.7%
Other or more than one race1.0%

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. CCarlson PlaceGeorgetown
  2. CSummerhillConverse
  3. C+West RendonRendon

Questions about Mockingbird Ridge

Is Mockingbird Ridge a good place to live?

Mockingbird Ridge is a neighborhood in Midland, TX, home to about 13,400 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 41st of 76 areas we score in Midland. It does best on internet access and worst on errands and things to do.

How much does it cost to live in Mockingbird Ridge?

Renters in Mockingbird Ridge pay a median of $1,930 a month, 35% higher than the Midland median. The median home is worth $372,000, 17% higher than the Midland median. A median home costs 3.4x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Midland.

What schools serve Mockingbird Ridge?

The closest rated public schools are Milam Elementary (elementary, rated C), Legacy Freshman High School (middle, rated D) and Midland 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 Mockingbird Ridge 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.