Neighborhood in Midland, Midland County

Living in Nottingham Square, Midland

D-

70th of 76areas in Midland
Overall score 14 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Midland overall: C

Nottingham Square is a neighborhood in Midland, TX, home to about 1,400 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 70th of 76 areas we score in Midland. It does best on internet access and worst on getting around.

  • Well connected
  • Lots of parks
  • Schools scores low (19 of 100)
  • Getting around scores low (11 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.8 mi
Pharmacy0.2 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe1.0 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.4 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library2.6 mi

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

Population
1,360
Median rent
$1,620
Median home value
$248,000
Household income
$64,100
Average commute
30 min
Homes owned
55%
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What it's like to live in Nottingham Square

Nottingham Square is a neighborhood in Midland with about 1,400 residents, homes built around 1981, a mix of owners and renters and 44% of households with children.

Our grade for Nottingham Square is D-. That puts it 70th of 76 areas we grade in Midland, a city that gets a C overall.

Pros of living in Nottingham Square

  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Nottingham Square

  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 30 minutes, against 20 for Midland as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Nottingham Square report card

Each grade compares Nottingham Square 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 $1,620, homes cost 3.9x income.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $64,100, 2.8% unemployed.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D

    Nearby schools average 73 of 100 on the state rating.

    19 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.

    55 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 30 min, 9.1% work from home.

    11 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    18% have a bachelor’s degree.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C-

    17% of adults uninsured.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    55% of homes owner-occupied.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Nottingham Square compared with Midland

Better than Midland

  • People below the poverty line: 1.0%11 points lower than Midland (12%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 100%7 points higher than Midland (93%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 17%3 points lower than Midland (20%)

Worse than Midland

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 84%32 points higher than Midland (53%)
  • Average commute: 30 min49% higher than Midland (20 min)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 18%15 points lower than Midland (34%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BRusk ElementaryElementary, Midland ISD0.6 mi
  • DAlamo Junior HighMiddle, Midland ISD0.9 mi
  • CLegacy High SchoolHigh, Midland ISD0.9 mi

Cost of living in Nottingham Square

Median rent in Nottingham Square is $1,620 a month, 13% higher than the Midland median. A household would need about $65,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $248,000, 22% lower than the Midland median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,691 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMidlandTexas
Median rent13% higher than Midland$1,620$1,434$1,403
Median home value22% lower than Midland$248,000$319,200$283,800
Home value to income9% higher than Midland3.9x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent32 points higher than Midland84%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them10 points lower than Midland55%65%63%
Vacant homes9 points higher than Midland16%6.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Midland198119891992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,691
Mortgage payment
$1,357
Property tax
$333
Median rent, for comparison
$1,620

Based on a $248,000 home in Nottingham Square, 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 income28% lower than Midland$64,100$89,585$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Midland2.8%3.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line11 points lower than Midland1.0%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher15 points lower than Midland18%34%34%
Average commute49% higher than Midland30 min20 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points higher than Midland9.1%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 floodingModerate
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Nottingham Square

Under 1837%
18 to 3425%
35 to 6434%
65 and over4.9%
Race and ethnicity
White28%
Hispanic or Latino39%
Black0%
Asian34%
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. CWestover CrossingSan Antonio
  2. CWindsor HillsAustin
  3. CGranada RoyaleOdessa

Questions about Nottingham Square

Is Nottingham Square a good place to live?

Nottingham Square is a neighborhood in Midland, TX, home to about 1,400 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 70th of 76 areas we score in Midland. It does best on internet access and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Nottingham Square?

Renters in Nottingham Square pay a median of $1,620 a month, 13% higher than the Midland median. The median home is worth $248,000, 22% lower than the Midland median. A median home costs 3.9x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Midland.

What schools serve Nottingham Square?

The closest rated public schools are Rusk Elementary (elementary, rated B), Alamo 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 Nottingham Square 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.