Neighborhood in Midland, Midland County

Living in Northwood, Midland

C

44th of 76areas in Midland
Overall score 41 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Midland overall: C

Northwood is a neighborhood in Midland, TX, home to about 2,100 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 44th of 76 areas we score in Midland. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on cost of living.

  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Hail risk is very high
  • Winter storm risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.2 mi
Pharmacy0.2 mi
Park0.1 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.1 mi
Gym0.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.2 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library1.8 mi

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

Population
2,120
Median rent
$1,300
Median home value
$374,000
Household income
$67,900
Average commute
20 min
Homes owned
44%
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What it's like to live in Northwood

Northwood is a neighborhood in Midland with about 2,100 residents, homes built around 1985, a mix of owners and renters and 20% of households with children.

It grades C against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 44th of 76 areas in Midland, which grades C overall.

Pros of living in Northwood

  • 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 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Northwood

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Northwood report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade D+

    Median rent $1,300, homes cost 5.5x income.

    24 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C-

    Median household income $67,900, 6.5% unemployed.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D+

    Nearby schools average 77 of 100 on the state rating.

    32 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.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 20 min, 7.2% work from home.

    78 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C-

    28% have a bachelor’s degree.

    39 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    17% of adults uninsured.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    44% of homes owner-occupied.

    28 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    96% of homes have broadband.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

Northwood compared with Midland

Better than Midland

  • People below the poverty line: 8.1%4 points lower than Midland (12%)
  • Median rent: $1,3009% lower than Midland ($1,434)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 17%3 points lower than Midland (20%)

Worse than Midland

  • Home value to income: 5.5x55% higher than Midland (3.6x)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 44%21 points lower than Midland (65%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 70%17 points higher than Midland (53%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BParker ElementaryElementary, Midland ISD0.2 mi
  • DAbell Junior HighMiddle, Midland ISD1.5 mi
  • CLegacy High SchoolHigh, Midland ISD0.7 mi

Cost of living in Northwood

Median rent in Northwood 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 $374,000, 17% higher than the Midland median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,425 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMidlandTexas
Median rent9% lower than Midland$1,300$1,434$1,403
Median home value17% higher than Midland$374,000$319,200$283,800
Home value to income55% higher than Midland5.5x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent17 points higher than Midland70%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them21 points lower than Midland44%65%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Midland6.5%6.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Midland198519891992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,425
Mortgage payment
$2,047
Property tax
$377
Median rent, for comparison
$1,300

Based on a $374,000 home in Northwood, 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% lower than Midland$67,900$89,585$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points higher than Midland6.5%3.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points lower than Midland8.1%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher6 points lower than Midland28%34%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Midland20 min20 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Midland7.2%6.2%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Midland1.5%1.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Midland96%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 low
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Northwood

Under 1816%
18 to 3443%
35 to 6433%
65 and over7.5%
Race and ethnicity
White25%
Hispanic or Latino21%
Black23%
Asian11%
Other or more than one race20%

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. C-Spring Hill VillagePflugerville
  2. C+Spring Branch WestHouston
  3. COld Round RockRound Rock

Questions about Northwood

Is Northwood a good place to live?

Northwood is a neighborhood in Midland, TX, home to about 2,100 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 44th of 76 areas we score in Midland. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in Northwood?

Median rent in Northwood is $1,300 a month, 9% lower than the Midland median. The median home is worth $374,000, 17% higher than the Midland median. A median home costs 5.5x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Midland.

What schools serve Northwood?

The closest rated public schools are Parker 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 2 Census block groups closest to the Northwood 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.