Neighborhood in Midland, Midland County

Living in Skyline Terrace, Midland

C-

47th of 76areas in Midland
Overall score 38 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Midland overall: C

Skyline Terrace is a neighborhood in Midland, TX, home to about 1,600 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 47th of 76 areas we score in Midland. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on cost of living.

  • Pricey
  • Lots of parks
  • Cost of living scores low (10 of 100)
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.8 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.2 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.6 mi
Childcare1.3 mi
Library1.5 mi

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

Population
1,550
Median rent
$1,690
Median home value
$325,000
Household income
$51,300
Average commute
21 min
Homes owned
59%
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What it's like to live in Skyline Terrace

Skyline Terrace is a neighborhood in Midland with about 1,600 residents, homes built around 1984, a mix of owners and renters and 27% of households with children.

It grades C- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 47th of 76 areas in Midland, which grades C overall.

Pros of living in Skyline Terrace

  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Skyline Terrace

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,690, 18% higher than the Midland median.
  • Higher poverty. 29% of residents live below the poverty line, against 12% across Midland.
  • 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.

Skyline Terrace report card

Each grade compares Skyline Terrace 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 $1,690, homes cost 6.3x income.

    10 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C-

    Median household income $51,300, 0% unemployed.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D

    Nearby schools average 74 of 100 on the state rating.

    23 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 21 min, 2.9% work from home.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C+

    31% have a bachelor’s degree.

    51 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    15% of adults uninsured.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C+

    59% of homes owner-occupied.

    48 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    98% of homes have broadband.

    75 of 100 vs TX areas

Skyline Terrace compared with Midland

Better than Midland

  • Homes with broadband internet: 98%5 points higher than Midland (93%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 15%5 points lower than Midland (20%)
  • Unemployment rate: 0%4 points lower than Midland (3.5%)

Worse than Midland

  • Home value to income: 6.3x78% higher than Midland (3.6x)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 76%24 points higher than Midland (53%)
  • Median household income: $51,30043% lower than Midland ($89,585)

Closest public schools

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

  • BParker ElementaryElementary, Midland ISD0.3 mi
  • DGoddard Junior HighMiddle, Midland ISD1.4 mi
  • CLegacy High SchoolHigh, Midland ISD1.2 mi

Cost of living in Skyline Terrace

Median rent in Skyline Terrace is $1,690 a month, 18% higher than the Midland median. A household would need about $68,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $325,000, about the same as the Midland median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,153 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMidlandTexas
Median rent18% higher than Midland$1,690$1,434$1,403
Median home valueAbout the same as Midland$325,000$319,200$283,800
Home value to income78% higher than Midland6.3x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent24 points higher than Midland76%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them6 points lower than Midland59%65%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than Midland3.7%6.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Midland198419891992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,153
Mortgage payment
$1,779
Property tax
$374
Median rent, for comparison
$1,690

Based on a $325,000 home in Skyline Terrace, 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 income43% lower than Midland$51,300$89,585$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points lower than Midland0%3.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line17 points higher than Midland29%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher3 points lower than Midland31%34%34%
Average commute6% higher than Midland21 min20 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points lower than Midland2.9%6.2%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Midland1.3%1.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet5 points higher than Midland98%93%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesLow
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Skyline Terrace

Under 1817%
18 to 3431%
35 to 6436%
65 and over16%
Race and ethnicity
White42%
Hispanic or Latino41%
Black1.0%
Asian5.0%
Other or more than one race11%

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. CFoster HeightsAustin
  2. CSpring Branch NorthHouston
  3. CGalindoAustin

Questions about Skyline Terrace

Is Skyline Terrace a good place to live?

Skyline Terrace is a neighborhood in Midland, TX, home to about 1,600 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 47th of 76 areas we score in Midland. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in Skyline Terrace?

Median rent in Skyline Terrace is $1,690 a month, 18% higher than the Midland median. The median home is worth $325,000, about the same as the Midland median. A median home costs 6.3x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Midland.

What schools serve Skyline Terrace?

The closest rated public schools are Parker 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 Skyline Terrace 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.