Neighborhood in Midland, Midland County

Living in Parklea Addition, Midland

C-

49th of 76areas in Midland
Overall score 37 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Midland overall: C

Parklea Addition is a neighborhood in Midland, TX, home to about 1,300 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 49th of 76 areas we score in Midland. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on education levels.

  • Errands close by
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Education levels scores low (4 of 100)
  • Health scores low (8 of 100)

Closest everyday places

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

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

Population
1,300
Median rent
$1,650
Median home value
$117,000
Household income
$26,200
Average commute
17 min
Homes owned
83%
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What it's like to live in Parklea Addition

Parklea Addition is a neighborhood in Midland with about 1,300 residents, older homes (median year built 1957), mostly owner-occupied (83%) and 51% of households with children.

Our grade for Parklea Addition is C-. That puts it 49th of 76 areas we grade in Midland, a city that gets a C overall.

Pros of living in Parklea Addition

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.4 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Parklea Addition

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,650, 15% higher than the Midland median.
  • Higher poverty. 61% of residents live below the poverty line, against 12% across Midland.
  • 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.

Parklea Addition report card

Each grade compares Parklea Addition 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 $1,650, homes cost 4.5x income.

    48 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $26,200, 0% unemployed.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D

    Nearby schools average 75 of 100 on the state rating.

    24 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 17 min, 0% work from home.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    6.5% have a bachelor’s degree.

    4 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    29% of adults uninsured.

    8 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    83% of homes owner-occupied.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D

    83% of homes have broadband.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

Parklea Addition compared with Midland

Better than Midland

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 27%26 points lower than Midland (53%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 83%18 points higher than Midland (65%)
  • Average commute: 17 min17% lower than Midland (20 min)

Worse than Midland

  • People below the poverty line: 61%49 points higher than Midland (12%)
  • Median household income: $26,20071% lower than Midland ($89,585)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 6.5%27 points lower than Midland (34%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CLamar ElementaryElementary, Midland ISD0.5 mi
  • CSan Jacinto Junior HighMiddle, Midland ISD1.2 mi
  • CMidland High SchoolHigh, Midland ISD1.4 mi

Cost of living in Parklea Addition

Median rent in Parklea Addition is $1,650 a month, 15% higher than the Midland median. A household would need about $66,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $117,000, 63% lower than the Midland median, which means a monthly payment of about $803 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMidlandTexas
Median rent15% higher than Midland$1,650$1,434$1,403
Median home value63% lower than Midland$117,000$319,200$283,800
Home value to income26% higher than Midland4.5x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent26 points lower than Midland27%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them18 points higher than Midland83%65%63%
Vacant homes2 points higher than Midland8.6%6.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Midland195719891992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$803
Mortgage payment
$640
Property tax
$162
Median rent, for comparison
$1,650

Based on a $117,000 home in Parklea Addition, 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 income71% lower than Midland$26,200$89,585$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points lower than Midland0%3.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line49 points higher than Midland61%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher27 points lower than Midland6.5%34%34%
Average commute17% lower than Midland17 min20 min27 min
Workers who work from home6 points lower than Midland0%6.2%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points higher than Midland4.0%1.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet10 points lower than Midland83%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
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in Parklea Addition

Under 1824%
18 to 3422%
35 to 6442%
65 and over12%
Race and ethnicity
White10%
Hispanic or Latino89%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0.7%

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+Monticello ParkSan Antonio
  2. CKnoxMonahans
  3. C-OwenOdessa

Questions about Parklea Addition

Is Parklea Addition a good place to live?

Parklea Addition is a neighborhood in Midland, TX, home to about 1,300 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 49th of 76 areas we score in Midland. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Parklea Addition?

Renters in Parklea Addition pay a median of $1,650 a month, 15% higher than the Midland median. The median home is worth $117,000, 63% lower than the Midland median. A median home costs 4.5x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Midland.

What schools serve Parklea Addition?

The closest rated public schools are Lamar Elementary (elementary, rated C), San Jacinto Junior High (middle, rated C) 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 Parklea Addition 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.