Neighborhood in Midland, Midland County

Living in North Town, Midland

B+

18th of 76areas in Midland
Overall score 77 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Midland overall: C

North Town is a neighborhood in Midland, TX, home to about 600 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 18th of 76 areas we score in Midland. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on schools.

  • Errands close by
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Schools scores low (11 of 100)
  • Internet access scores low (14 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.8 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.1 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.6 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library0.3 mi

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

Population
630
Median rent
$840
Median home value
$304,000
Household income
$141,300
Average commute
15 min
Homes owned
50%
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What it's like to live in North Town

North Town is a neighborhood in Midland with about 600 residents, homes built around 1977, a mix of owners and renters and 19% of households with children.

It grades B+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 18th of 76 areas in Midland, which grades C overall.

Pros of living in North Town

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $840, 41% lower than the Midland median.
  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $141,300, 58% higher than the Midland median.
  • 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 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in North Town

  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 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.

North Town report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade A-

    Median rent $840, homes cost 2.2x income.

    87 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $141,300, 3.2% unemployed.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D-

    Nearby schools average 70 of 100 on the state rating.

    11 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.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A

    Average commute 15 min, 0% work from home.

    90 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D

    16% have a bachelor’s degree.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    14% of adults uninsured.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    50% of homes owner-occupied.

    27 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D-

    80% of homes have broadband.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

North Town compared with Midland

Better than Midland

  • Median household income: $141,30058% higher than Midland ($89,585)
  • Median rent: $84041% lower than Midland ($1,434)
  • Home value to income: 2.2x40% lower than Midland (3.6x)

Worse than Midland

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 16%18 points lower than Midland (34%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 50%15 points lower than Midland (65%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 80%13 points lower than Midland (93%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CEmerson ElementaryElementary, Midland ISD0.3 mi
  • DGoddard Junior HighMiddle, Midland ISD0.1 mi
  • CLegacy High SchoolHigh, Midland ISD1.6 mi

Cost of living in North Town

Median rent in North Town is $840 a month, 41% lower than the Midland median. A household would need about $34,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $304,000, 5% lower than the Midland median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,092 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMidlandTexas
Median rent41% lower than Midland$840$1,434$1,403
Median home value5% lower than Midland$304,000$319,200$283,800
Home value to income40% lower than Midland2.2x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent7 points lower than Midland46%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them15 points lower than Midland50%65%63%
Vacant homes1 points higher than Midland8.0%6.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Midland197719891992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,092
Mortgage payment
$1,664
Property tax
$428
Median rent, for comparison
$840

Based on a $304,000 home in North Town, 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 income58% higher than Midland$141,300$89,585$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Midland3.2%3.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points lower than Midland8.2%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher18 points lower than Midland16%34%34%
Average commute23% lower than Midland15 min20 min27 min
Workers who work from home6 points lower than Midland0%6.2%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points higher than Midland3.0%1.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet13 points lower than Midland80%93%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesLow
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in North Town

Under 1819%
18 to 345.8%
35 to 6462%
65 and over14%
Race and ethnicity
White44%
Hispanic or Latino56%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0%

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. BSt. EdwardsAustin
  2. C+Royalty HeightsOdessa
  3. B-Highland ParkOdessa

Questions about North Town

Is North Town a good place to live?

North Town is a neighborhood in Midland, TX, home to about 600 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 18th of 76 areas we score in Midland. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in North Town?

Median rent in North Town is $840 a month, 41% lower than the Midland median. The median home is worth $304,000, 5% lower than the Midland median. A median home costs 2.2x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Midland.

What schools serve North Town?

The closest rated public schools are Emerson Elementary (elementary, rated C), 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 North Town 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.