Neighborhood in Midland, Midland County

Living in Northgate, Midland

D

60th of 76areas in Midland
Overall score 22 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Midland overall: C

Northgate is a neighborhood in Midland, TX, home to about 2,100 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 60th of 76 areas we score in Midland. It does best on internet access and worst on health.

  • Lots of parks
  • Health scores low (6 of 100)
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.0 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe0.2 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.6 mi
Childcare1.1 mi
Library2.5 mi

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

Population
2,060
Median rent
$1,600
Median home value
$264,000
Household income
$72,500
Average commute
26 min
Homes owned
32%
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What it's like to live in Northgate

Northgate is a neighborhood in Midland with about 2,100 residents, homes built around 1988, mostly rented (68% of homes) and 36% of households with children.

It grades D against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 60th of 76 areas in Midland, which grades C overall.

Pros of living in Northgate

  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.5 miles away.

Cons of living in Northgate

  • Higher unemployment. 7.2% of the labor force is out of work, against 3.5% across Midland.
  • 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.

Northgate report card

Each grade compares Northgate 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 $1,600, homes cost 3.6x income.

    37 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $72,500, 7.2% unemployed.

    26 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 B-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 26 min, 7.8% work from home.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B-

    26% have a bachelor’s degree.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    25% of adults uninsured.

    6 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    32% of homes owner-occupied.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B

    97% of homes have broadband.

    71 of 100 vs TX areas

Northgate compared with Midland

Better than Midland

  • Homes with broadband internet: 97%4 points higher than Midland (93%)
  • Vacant homes: 3.3%3 points lower than Midland (6.7%)

Worse than Midland

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 32%33 points lower than Midland (65%)
  • Average commute: 26 min28% higher than Midland (20 min)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 26%8 points lower than Midland (34%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BGreathouse ElementaryElementary, Midland ISD0.5 mi
  • DAbell Junior HighMiddle, Midland ISD1 mi
  • CLegacy High SchoolHigh, Midland ISD1.8 mi

Cost of living in Northgate

Median rent in Northgate is $1,600 a month, 12% higher than the Midland median. A household would need about $64,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $264,000, 17% lower than the Midland median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,801 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMidlandTexas
Median rent12% higher than Midland$1,600$1,434$1,403
Median home value17% lower than Midland$264,000$319,200$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as Midland3.6x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent5 points higher than Midland58%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them33 points lower than Midland32%65%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than Midland3.3%6.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Midland198819891992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,801
Mortgage payment
$1,445
Property tax
$356
Median rent, for comparison
$1,600

Based on a $264,000 home in Northgate, 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 income19% lower than Midland$72,500$89,585$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points higher than Midland7.2%3.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points higher than Midland14%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher8 points lower than Midland26%34%34%
Average commute28% higher than Midland26 min20 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points higher than Midland7.8%6.2%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Midland0.1%1.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points higher than Midland97%93%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery low
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery low
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Northgate

Under 1832%
18 to 3436%
35 to 6428%
65 and over4.5%
Race and ethnicity
White35%
Hispanic or Latino46%
Black1.9%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race17%

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. D-FairlawnSan Marcos
  2. DOak Creek EstatesSan Antonio
  3. D+Northwest Grand PrairieGrand Prairie

Questions about Northgate

Is Northgate a good place to live?

Northgate is a neighborhood in Midland, TX, home to about 2,100 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 60th of 76 areas we score in Midland. It does best on internet access and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Northgate?

Median rent in Northgate is $1,600 a month, 12% higher than the Midland median. The median home is worth $264,000, 17% lower than the Midland median. A median home costs 3.6x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Midland.

What schools serve Northgate?

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 Northgate 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.