Neighborhood in Midland, Midland County

Living in Plantation Hills, Midland

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7th of 76areas in Midland
Overall score 94 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Midland overall: C

Plantation Hills is a neighborhood in Midland, TX, home to about 600 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 7th of 76 areas we score in Midland. It does best on jobs and income and worst on schools.

  • Well connected
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Schools scores low (20 of 100)
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy0.8 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.4 mi
Childcare1.1 mi
Library0.4 mi

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

Population
630
Median rent
$1,400
Median home value
$370,000
Household income
$140,100
Average commute
13 min
Homes owned
92%
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What it's like to live in Plantation Hills

Plantation Hills is a neighborhood in Midland with about 600 residents, homes built around 1984, mostly owner-occupied (92%) and 35% of households with children.

Our grade for Plantation Hills is A. That puts it 7th of 76 areas we grade in Midland, a city that gets a C overall.

Pros of living in Plantation Hills

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $140,100, 56% higher than the Midland median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.7 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Plantation Hills

  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 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.

Plantation Hills report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade B

    Median rent $1,400, homes cost 2.6x income.

    68 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A+

    Median household income $140,100, 0% unemployed.

    99 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D

    Nearby schools average 73 of 100 on the state rating.

    20 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.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 13 min, 6.7% work from home.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    52% have a bachelor’s degree.

    76 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    13% of adults uninsured.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A

    92% of homes owner-occupied.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Plantation Hills compared with Midland

Better than Midland

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 92%27 points higher than Midland (65%)
  • Median household income: $140,10056% higher than Midland ($89,585)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 52%18 points higher than Midland (34%)

Worse than Midland

  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0%1 points lower than Midland (1.4%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BSanta Rita ElementaryElementary, Midland ISD0.5 mi
  • DGoddard Junior HighMiddle, Midland ISD0.8 mi
  • CLegacy High SchoolHigh, Midland ISD2.1 mi

Cost of living in Plantation Hills

Median rent in Plantation Hills is $1,400 a month, about the same as the Midland median. A household would need about $56,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $370,000, 16% higher than the Midland median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,490 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMidlandTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Midland$1,400$1,434$1,403
Median home value16% higher than Midland$370,000$319,200$283,800
Home value to income26% lower than Midland2.6x3.6x3.6x
Homes owned by the people living in them27 points higher than Midland92%65%63%
Vacant homes7 points lower than Midland0%6.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Midland198419891992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,490
Mortgage payment
$2,025
Property tax
$464
Median rent, for comparison
$1,400

Based on a $370,000 home in Plantation Hills, 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 income56% higher than Midland$140,100$89,585$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points lower than Midland0%3.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line12 points lower than Midland0%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher18 points higher than Midland52%34%34%
Average commute34% lower than Midland13 min20 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Midland6.7%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
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesLow
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Plantation Hills

Under 1815%
18 to 3425%
35 to 6434%
65 and over26%
Race and ethnicity
White72%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Black0%
Asian6.8%
Other or more than one race7.6%

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. 8APark PlaceMedian rent $2,380
  8. 9A16 Park VillasMedian rent $1,390

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. ADreamland OaksSan Antonio
  2. A+Central BeaumontBeaumont
  3. AMontecito Pointe at Lake MontageAtascocita

Questions about Plantation Hills

Is Plantation Hills a good place to live?

Plantation Hills is a neighborhood in Midland, TX, home to about 600 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 7th of 76 areas we score in Midland. It does best on jobs and income and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in Plantation Hills?

Renters in Plantation Hills pay a median of $1,400 a month, about the same as the Midland median. The median home is worth $370,000, 16% higher than the Midland median. A median home costs 2.6x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Midland.

What schools serve Plantation Hills?

The closest rated public schools are Santa Rita Elementary (elementary, rated B), Goddard 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 Plantation Hills 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.