Neighborhood in Midland, Midland County

Living in South Pueblo Park, Midland

D

63rd of 76areas in Midland
Overall score 18 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Midland overall: C

South Pueblo Park is a neighborhood in Midland, TX, home to about 1,600 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 63rd of 76 areas we score in Midland. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.

  • Affordable
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (14 of 100)
  • Schools scores low (5 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.1 mi
Pharmacy1.1 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.8 mi
Restaurantunder 0.1 mi
Gym0.8 mi
Hospital or urgent careunder 0.1 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library0.8 mi

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

Population
1,610
Median rent
$1,210
Median home value
$244,000
Household income
$73,200
Average commute
19 min
Homes owned
92%
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What it's like to live in South Pueblo Park

South Pueblo Park is a neighborhood in Midland with about 1,600 residents, homes built around 1990, mostly owner-occupied (92%) and 45% of households with children.

It grades D against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 63rd of 76 areas in Midland, which grades C overall.

Pros of living in South Pueblo Park

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,210, 16% lower than the Midland median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.1 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in South Pueblo Park

  • Higher poverty. 30% of residents live below the poverty line, against 12% across Midland.
  • Higher unemployment. 9.6% of the labor force is out of work, against 3.5% 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.

South Pueblo Park report card

Each grade compares South Pueblo 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 A-

    Median rent $1,210, homes cost 3.3x income.

    80 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $73,200, 9.6% unemployed.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade F

    Nearby schools average 66 of 100 on the state rating.

    5 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+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    50 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C+

    Average commute 19 min, 1.3% work from home.

    53 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    9.1% have a bachelor’s degree.

    9 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    35% of adults uninsured.

    1 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    92% of homes owner-occupied.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D+

    88% of homes have broadband.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

South Pueblo Park compared with Midland

Better than Midland

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 0%53 points lower than Midland (53%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 92%26 points higher than Midland (65%)
  • Median rent: $1,21016% lower than Midland ($1,434)

Worse than Midland

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 9.1%25 points lower than Midland (34%)
  • People below the poverty line: 30%17 points higher than Midland (12%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 35%15 points higher than Midland (20%)

Closest public schools

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

  • FSouth ElementaryElementary, Midland ISD0.6 mi
  • DIdea Travis AcademyMiddle, Midland ISD0.7 mi
  • CMidland High SchoolHigh, Midland ISD1.2 mi

Cost of living in South Pueblo Park

Median rent in South Pueblo Park is $1,210 a month, 16% lower than the Midland median. A household would need about $48,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $244,000, 24% lower than the Midland median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,655 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMidlandTexas
Median rent16% lower than Midland$1,210$1,434$1,403
Median home value24% lower than Midland$244,000$319,200$283,800
Home value to income6% lower than Midland3.3x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent53 points lower than Midland0%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them26 points higher than Midland92%65%63%
Vacant homes7 points higher than Midland14%6.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Midland199019891992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,655
Mortgage payment
$1,336
Property tax
$319
Median rent, for comparison
$1,210

Based on a $244,000 home in South Pueblo 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 income18% lower than Midland$73,200$89,585$78,476
Unemployment rate6 points higher than Midland9.6%3.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line17 points higher than Midland30%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher25 points lower than Midland9.1%34%34%
Average commute5% lower than Midland19 min20 min27 min
Workers who work from home5 points lower than Midland1.3%6.2%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Midland0%1.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet5 points lower than Midland88%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 windModerate

Who lives in South Pueblo Park

Under 1838%
18 to 3422%
35 to 6430%
65 and over9.6%
Race and ethnicity
White0.6%
Hispanic or Latino92%
Black7.2%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0.4%

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. DSoutheast GainesvilleGainesville
  2. DColumbia HeightsSan Antonio
  3. DCentral San AntonioSan Antonio

Questions about South Pueblo Park

Is South Pueblo Park a good place to live?

South Pueblo Park is a neighborhood in Midland, TX, home to about 1,600 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 63rd of 76 areas we score in Midland. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in South Pueblo Park?

Median rent in South Pueblo Park is $1,210 a month, 16% lower than the Midland median. The median home is worth $244,000, 24% lower than the Midland median. A median home costs 3.3x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Midland.

What schools serve South Pueblo Park?

The closest rated public schools are South Elementary (elementary, rated F), Idea Travis Academy (middle, rated D) 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 South Pueblo 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.