Neighborhood in Midland, Midland County

Living in Sheeler, Midland

D-

73rd of 76areas in Midland
Overall score 9 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Midland overall: C

Sheeler is a neighborhood in Midland, TX, home to about 1,800 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 73rd of 76 areas we score in Midland. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

  • Short commutes
  • Schools scores low (9 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (6 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.8 mi
Pharmacy0.8 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.5 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library1.1 mi

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

Population
1,800
Median rent
$1,230
Median home value
$151,000
Household income
$31,100
Average commute
19 min
Homes owned
24%
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What it's like to live in Sheeler

Sheeler is a neighborhood in Midland with about 1,800 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2008), mostly rented (76% of homes) and 37% of households with children.

It grades D- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 73rd of 76 areas in Midland, which grades C overall.

Pros of living in Sheeler

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,230, 14% lower than the Midland median.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Sheeler

  • Higher poverty. 36% 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 wildfires as very high in this part of town.

Sheeler report card

Each grade compares Sheeler 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 $1,230, homes cost 4.9x income.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $31,100, 0% unemployed.

    24 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D-

    Nearby schools average 69 of 100 on the state rating.

    9 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.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A

    Average commute 19 min, 0% work from home.

    94 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    9.8% have a bachelor’s degree.

    6 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    38% of adults uninsured.

    2 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    24% of homes owner-occupied.

    12 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D+

    87% of homes have broadband.

    27 of 100 vs TX areas

Sheeler compared with Midland

Better than Midland

  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 12%10 points higher than Midland (1.4%)
  • Median rent: $1,23014% lower than Midland ($1,434)
  • Unemployment rate: 0%4 points lower than Midland (3.5%)

Worse than Midland

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 24%41 points lower than Midland (65%)
  • Median household income: $31,10065% lower than Midland ($89,585)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 9.8%24 points lower than Midland (34%)

Closest public schools

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

  • FSouth ElementaryElementary, Midland ISD0.9 mi
  • CMidland Freshman High SchoolMiddle, Midland ISD0.8 mi
  • CMidland High SchoolHigh, Midland ISD1.6 mi

Cost of living in Sheeler

Median rent in Sheeler is $1,230 a month, 14% lower than the Midland median. A household would need about $49,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $151,000, 53% lower than the Midland median, which means a monthly payment of about $933 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMidlandTexas
Median rent14% lower than Midland$1,230$1,434$1,403
Median home value53% lower than Midland$151,000$319,200$283,800
Home value to income37% higher than Midland4.9x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent17 points higher than Midland70%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them41 points lower than Midland24%65%63%
Vacant homes3 points higher than Midland9.9%6.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Midland200819891992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$933
Mortgage payment
$827
Property tax
$107
Median rent, for comparison
$1,230

Based on a $151,000 home in Sheeler, 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 income65% lower than Midland$31,100$89,585$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points lower than Midland0%3.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line24 points higher than Midland36%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher24 points lower than Midland9.8%34%34%
Average commute5% lower than Midland19 min20 min27 min
Workers who work from home6 points lower than Midland0%6.2%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit10 points higher than Midland12%1.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet6 points lower than Midland87%93%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in Sheeler

Under 1832%
18 to 3441%
35 to 6420%
65 and over7.1%
Race and ethnicity
White8.6%
Hispanic or Latino77%
Black13%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race1.5%

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-SunnysideBeaumont
  2. FNorth Houston DistrictHouston
  3. D-Oak HillsSan Antonio

Questions about Sheeler

Is Sheeler a good place to live?

Sheeler is a neighborhood in Midland, TX, home to about 1,800 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 73rd of 76 areas we score in Midland. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Sheeler?

Median rent in Sheeler is $1,230 a month, 14% lower than the Midland median. The median home is worth $151,000, 53% lower than the Midland median. A median home costs 4.9x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Midland.

What schools serve Sheeler?

The closest rated public schools are South Elementary (elementary, rated F), Midland Freshman High School (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 Sheeler 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.