Neighborhood in Midland, Midland County

Living in Patterson Acres, Midland

D-

67th of 76areas in Midland
Overall score 15 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Midland overall: C

Patterson Acres is a neighborhood in Midland, TX, home to about 2,000 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 67th of 76 areas we score in Midland. It does best on getting around and worst on home ownership.

  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (19 of 100)
  • Schools scores low (13 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.1 mi
Pharmacy0.8 mi
Park0.1 mi
Cafe0.7 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.7 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library1.2 mi

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

Population
1,960
Median rent
$1,420
Median home value
$278,000
Household income
$74,100
Average commute
21 min
Homes owned
46%
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What it's like to live in Patterson Acres

Patterson Acres is a neighborhood in Midland with about 2,000 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2012), a mix of owners and renters and 25% of households with children.

Our grade for Patterson Acres is D-. That puts it 67th of 76 areas we grade in Midland, a city that gets a C overall.

Pros of living in Patterson Acres

  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Patterson Acres

  • Higher poverty. 26% of residents live below the poverty line, against 12% across Midland.
  • Higher unemployment. 7.1% of the labor force is out of work, against 3.5% 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 hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Patterson Acres report card

Each grade compares Patterson Acres 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 $1,420, homes cost 3.8x income.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $74,100, 7.1% unemployed.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D-

    Nearby schools average 71 of 100 on the state rating.

    13 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.

    48 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 21 min, 0% work from home.

    69 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    33% have a bachelor’s degree.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    24% of adults uninsured.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade F

    46% of homes owner-occupied.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D

    84% of homes have broadband.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

Patterson Acres compared with Midland

Better than Midland

No measure is clearly better than Midland.

Worse than Midland

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 46%19 points lower than Midland (65%)
  • Vacant homes: 21%14 points higher than Midland (6.7%)
  • People below the poverty line: 26%13 points higher than Midland (12%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CMilam ElementaryElementary, Midland ISD0.6 mi
  • DLegacy Freshman High SchoolMiddle, Midland ISD0.8 mi
  • CMidland High SchoolHigh, Midland ISD2.5 mi

Cost of living in Patterson Acres

Median rent in Patterson Acres is $1,420 a month, about the same as the Midland median. A household would need about $57,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $278,000, 13% lower than the Midland median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,767 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMidlandTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Midland$1,420$1,434$1,403
Median home value13% lower than Midland$278,000$319,200$283,800
Home value to income5% higher than Midland3.8x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rentAbout the same as Midland53%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them19 points lower than Midland46%65%63%
Vacant homes14 points higher than Midland21%6.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Midland201219891992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,767
Mortgage payment
$1,522
Property tax
$245
Median rent, for comparison
$1,420

Based on a $278,000 home in Patterson Acres, 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 income17% lower than Midland$74,100$89,585$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points higher than Midland7.1%3.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line13 points higher than Midland26%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as Midland33%34%34%
Average commute4% higher than Midland21 min20 min27 min
Workers who work from home6 points lower than Midland0%6.2%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Midland0.5%1.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet9 points lower than Midland84%93%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesLow
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Patterson Acres

Under 1826%
18 to 3418%
35 to 6444%
65 and over12%
Race and ethnicity
White39%
Hispanic or Latino52%
Black8.1%
Asian0.1%
Other or more than one race0.4%

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+Elm ParkLubbock
  2. DNorth KerrvilleKerrville
  3. DWest IrvingIrving

Questions about Patterson Acres

Is Patterson Acres a good place to live?

Patterson Acres is a neighborhood in Midland, TX, home to about 2,000 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 67th of 76 areas we score in Midland. It does best on getting around and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Patterson Acres?

Renters in Patterson Acres pay a median of $1,420 a month, about the same as the Midland median. The median home is worth $278,000, 13% lower than the Midland median. A median home costs 3.8x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Midland.

What schools serve Patterson Acres?

The closest rated public schools are Milam Elementary (elementary, rated C), Legacy Freshman High School (middle, rated D) 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 Patterson Acres 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.