Neighborhood in Midland, Midland County

Living in Suffolk Place, Midland

A-

12th of 76areas in Midland
Overall score 87 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Midland overall: C

Suffolk Place is a neighborhood in Midland, TX, home to about 1,100 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 12th of 76 areas we score in Midland. It does best on education levels and worst on cost of living.

  • Pricey
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Cost of living scores low (16 of 100)
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.8 mi
Pharmacy0.9 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.7 mi
Restaurant0.7 mi
Gym0.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.2 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library1.6 mi

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

Population
1,080
Median rent
$2,150
Median home value
$351,000
Household income
$113,100
Average commute
13 min
Homes owned
96%
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What it's like to live in Suffolk Place

Suffolk Place is a neighborhood in Midland with about 1,100 residents, older homes (median year built 1959), mostly owner-occupied (96%) and 27% of households with children.

It grades A- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 12th of 76 areas in Midland, which grades C overall.

Pros of living in Suffolk Place

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

Cons of living in Suffolk Place

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,150, 50% higher than the Midland median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Suffolk Place report card

Each grade compares Suffolk Place 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 $2,150, homes cost 3.1x income.

    16 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A

    Median household income $113,100, 1.2% unemployed.

    94 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D+

    Nearby schools average 77 of 100 on the state rating.

    32 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.

    76 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 13 min, 14% work from home.

    88 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A

    60% have a bachelor’s degree.

    94 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B

    9.7% of adults uninsured.

    71 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    96% of homes owner-occupied.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    98% of homes have broadband.

    76 of 100 vs TX areas

Suffolk Place compared with Midland

Better than Midland

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 96%31 points higher than Midland (65%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 60%26 points higher than Midland (34%)
  • Average commute: 13 min33% lower than Midland (20 min)

Worse than Midland

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 100%47 points higher than Midland (53%)
  • Median rent: $2,15050% higher than Midland ($1,434)
  • Vacant homes: 9.7%3 points higher than Midland (6.7%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CFannin ElementaryElementary, Midland ISD0.4 mi
  • CSan Jacinto Junior HighMiddle, Midland ISD0.5 mi
  • CLegacy High SchoolHigh, Midland ISD1.2 mi

Cost of living in Suffolk Place

Median rent in Suffolk Place is $2,150 a month, 50% higher than the Midland median. A household would need about $86,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $351,000, 10% higher than the Midland median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,265 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMidlandTexas
Median rent50% higher than Midland$2,150$1,434$1,403
Median home value10% higher than Midland$351,000$319,200$283,800
Home value to income13% lower than Midland3.1x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent47 points higher than Midland100%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them31 points higher than Midland96%65%63%
Vacant homes3 points higher than Midland9.7%6.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Midland195919891992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,265
Mortgage payment
$1,921
Property tax
$344
Median rent, for comparison
$2,150

Based on a $351,000 home in Suffolk Place, 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 income26% higher than Midland$113,100$89,585$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Midland1.2%3.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line12 points lower than Midland0%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher26 points higher than Midland60%34%34%
Average commute33% lower than Midland13 min20 min27 min
Workers who work from home8 points higher than Midland14%6.2%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Midland1.6%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 floodingModerate
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesLow
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Suffolk Place

Under 1823%
18 to 3420%
35 to 6424%
65 and over33%
Race and ethnicity
White95%
Hispanic or Latino3.5%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race1.8%

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. A-North CrossingAustin
  2. AStonelakeAustin
  3. A-Sherwood OaksAustin

Questions about Suffolk Place

Is Suffolk Place a good place to live?

Suffolk Place is a neighborhood in Midland, TX, home to about 1,100 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 12th of 76 areas we score in Midland. It does best on education levels and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in Suffolk Place?

Median rent in Suffolk Place is $2,150 a month, 50% higher than the Midland median. The median home is worth $351,000, 10% higher than the Midland median. A median home costs 3.1x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Midland.

What schools serve Suffolk Place?

The closest rated public schools are Fannin Elementary (elementary, rated C), San Jacinto Junior High (middle, rated C) 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 Suffolk Place 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.