Neighborhood in Midland, Midland County

Living in Polo Park, Midland

C+

36th of 76areas in Midland
Overall score 52 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Midland overall: C

Polo Park is a neighborhood in Midland, TX, home to about 1,100 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 36th of 76 areas we score in Midland. It does best on getting around and worst on home ownership.

  • Lots of parks
  • Schools scores low (20 of 100)
  • Home ownership scores low (10 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.0 mi
Pharmacy1.2 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.2 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.1 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.8 mi
Childcare0.9 mi
Library0.6 mi

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

Population
1,130
Median rent
$1,310
Median home value
$453,000
Household income
$70,000
Average commute
22 min
Homes owned
49%
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What it's like to live in Polo Park

Polo Park is a neighborhood in Midland with about 1,100 residents, homes built around 1988, a mix of owners and renters and 33% of households with children.

Our grade for Polo Park is C+. That puts it 36th of 76 areas we grade in Midland, a city that gets a C overall.

Pros of living in Polo Park

  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Polo Park

  • 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, wildfires and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Polo Park report card

Each grade compares Polo Park 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 $1,310, homes cost 6.5x income.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $70,000, 4.5% unemployed.

    64 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 C-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    39 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 22 min, 2.1% work from home.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    40% have a bachelor’s degree.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B

    11% of adults uninsured.

    68 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    49% of homes owner-occupied.

    10 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C

    92% of homes have broadband.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

Polo Park compared with Midland

Better than Midland

  • People below the poverty line: 0%12 points lower than Midland (12%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 11%9 points lower than Midland (20%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 40%6 points higher than Midland (34%)

Worse than Midland

  • Home value to income: 6.5x82% higher than Midland (3.6x)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 49%16 points lower than Midland (65%)
  • Vacant homes: 18%11 points higher than Midland (6.7%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BSanta Rita ElementaryElementary, Midland ISD0.9 mi
  • DGoddard Junior HighMiddle, Midland ISD0.9 mi
  • CLegacy High SchoolHigh, Midland ISD2.3 mi

Cost of living in Polo Park

Median rent in Polo Park is $1,310 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 $453,000, 42% higher than the Midland median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,045 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMidlandTexas
Median rent9% lower than Midland$1,310$1,434$1,403
Median home value42% higher than Midland$453,000$319,200$283,800
Home value to income82% higher than Midland6.5x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rentAbout the same as Midland52%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them16 points lower than Midland49%65%63%
Vacant homes11 points higher than Midland18%6.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Midland198819891992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,045
Mortgage payment
$2,480
Property tax
$565
Median rent, for comparison
$1,310

Based on a $453,000 home in Polo Park, 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 income22% lower than Midland$70,000$89,585$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Midland4.5%3.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line12 points lower than Midland0%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher6 points higher than Midland40%34%34%
Average commute9% higher than Midland22 min20 min27 min
Workers who work from home4 points lower than Midland2.1%6.2%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points higher than Midland4.3%1.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet1 points lower than Midland92%93%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery low
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Polo Park

Under 1826%
18 to 3423%
35 to 6433%
65 and over18%
Race and ethnicity
White68%
Hispanic or Latino27%
Black3.6%
Asian0.6%
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. BThe Ridge at DeerfieldSan Antonio
  2. B-CopperfieldBryan
  3. BLegend TrailsThe Colony

Questions about Polo Park

Is Polo Park a good place to live?

Polo Park is a neighborhood in Midland, TX, home to about 1,100 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 36th 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 Polo Park?

Renters in Polo Park pay a median of $1,310 a month, 9% lower than the Midland median. The median home is worth $453,000, 42% higher than the Midland median. A median home costs 6.5x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Midland.

What schools serve Polo Park?

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 Polo Park 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.