Neighborhood in Midland, Midland County

Living in Scottsdale, Midland

B-

34th of 76areas in Midland
Overall score 57 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Midland overall: C

Scottsdale is a neighborhood in Midland, TX, home to about 1,400 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 34th of 76 areas we score in Midland. It does best on getting around and worst on education levels.

  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Education levels scores low (5 of 100)
  • Home ownership scores low (10 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.2 mi
Pharmacy0.2 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.7 mi
Restaurantunder 0.1 mi
Gymunder 0.1 mi
Hospital or urgent careunder 0.1 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library2.1 mi

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

Population
1,400
Median rent
$1,120
Median home value
$332,000
Household income
$58,200
Average commute
14 min
Homes owned
5.0%
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What it's like to live in Scottsdale

Scottsdale is a neighborhood in Midland with about 1,400 residents, homes built around 1995, mostly rented (95% of homes) and 55% of households with children.

It grades B- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 34th of 76 areas in Midland, which grades C overall.

Pros of living in Scottsdale

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,120, 22% lower than the Midland median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.2 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Scottsdale

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

Scottsdale report card

Each grade compares Scottsdale 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 $1,120, homes cost 5.7x income.

    55 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $58,200, 0% unemployed.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D+

    Nearby schools average 75 of 100 on the state rating.

    26 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.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A+

    Average commute 14 min, 0% work from home.

    98 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    8.6% have a bachelor’s degree.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C-

    17% of adults uninsured.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    5.0% of homes owner-occupied.

    10 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C

    92% of homes have broadband.

    47 of 100 vs TX areas

Scottsdale compared with Midland

Better than Midland

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 29%24 points lower than Midland (53%)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 17%16 points higher than Midland (1.4%)
  • Average commute: 14 min28% lower than Midland (20 min)

Worse than Midland

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 5.0%60 points lower than Midland (65%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 8.6%25 points lower than Midland (34%)
  • Home value to income: 5.7x60% higher than Midland (3.6x)

Closest public schools

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

  • BRusk ElementaryElementary, Midland ISD0.5 mi
  • DAbell Junior HighMiddle, Midland ISD1.1 mi
  • CLegacy High SchoolHigh, Midland ISD0.8 mi

Cost of living in Scottsdale

Median rent in Scottsdale is $1,120 a month, 22% lower than the Midland median. A household would need about $45,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $332,000, 4% higher than the Midland median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,151 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMidlandTexas
Median rent22% lower than Midland$1,120$1,434$1,403
Median home value4% higher than Midland$332,000$319,200$283,800
Home value to income60% higher than Midland5.7x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent24 points lower than Midland29%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them60 points lower than Midland5.0%65%63%
Vacant homes3 points higher than Midland9.3%6.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Midland199519891992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,151
Mortgage payment
$1,817
Property tax
$333
Median rent, for comparison
$1,120

Based on a $332,000 home in Scottsdale, 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 income35% lower than Midland$58,200$89,585$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points lower than Midland0%3.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line5 points lower than Midland7.3%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher25 points lower than Midland8.6%34%34%
Average commute28% lower than Midland14 min20 min27 min
Workers who work from home6 points lower than Midland0%6.2%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit16 points higher than Midland17%1.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Midland92%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 Scottsdale

Under 1853%
18 to 3418%
35 to 6428%
65 and over0%
Race and ethnicity
White14%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Black64%
Asian8.2%
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. C+FultonSan Antonio
  2. D+Berkley Square - HeadwayAustin
  3. B-Northeast AthensAthens

Questions about Scottsdale

Is Scottsdale a good place to live?

Scottsdale is a neighborhood in Midland, TX, home to about 1,400 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 34th of 76 areas we score in Midland. It does best on getting around and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Scottsdale?

Median rent in Scottsdale is $1,120 a month, 22% lower than the Midland median. The median home is worth $332,000, 4% higher than the Midland median. A median home costs 5.7x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Midland.

What schools serve Scottsdale?

The closest rated public schools are Rusk Elementary (elementary, rated B), Abell 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 Scottsdale 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.