Neighborhood in Midland, Midland County

Living in Trueland, Midland

D+

59th of 76areas in Midland
Overall score 26 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Midland overall: C

Trueland is a neighborhood in Midland, TX, home to about 1,000 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 59th of 76 areas we score in Midland. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.

  • Affordable
  • Lots of parks
  • Schools scores low (13 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (12 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.1 mi
Pharmacy1.1 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe1.0 mi
Restaurant0.8 mi
Gym1.1 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.2 mi
Childcare0.8 mi
Library1.6 mi

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

Population
1,050
Median rent
$1,160
Median home value
$260,000
Household income
$102,800
Average commute
22 min
Homes owned
88%
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What it's like to live in Trueland

Trueland is a neighborhood in Midland with about 1,100 residents, older homes (median year built 1959), mostly owner-occupied (88%) and 41% of households with children.

Our grade for Trueland is D+. That puts it 59th of 76 areas we grade in Midland, a city that gets a C overall.

Pros of living in Trueland

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,160, 19% lower than the Midland median.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Trueland

  • Higher unemployment. 7.8% 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.

Trueland report card

Each grade compares Trueland 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 $1,160, homes cost 2.5x income.

    90 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C-

    Median household income $102,800, 7.8% unemployed.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D-

    Nearby schools average 71 of 100 on the state rating.

    13 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 D+

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 22 min, 0% work from home.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    9.4% have a bachelor’s degree.

    12 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    36% of adults uninsured.

    3 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    88% of homes owner-occupied.

    37 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D-

    78% of homes have broadband.

    12 of 100 vs TX areas

Trueland 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: 88%23 points higher than Midland (65%)
  • Home value to income: 2.5x29% lower than Midland (3.6x)

Worse than Midland

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 9.4%24 points lower than Midland (34%)
  • Vacant homes: 23%17 points higher than Midland (6.7%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 36%16 points higher than Midland (20%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CPease Communications/Technology AcademyElementary, Midland ISD0.2 mi
  • DLegacy Freshman High SchoolMiddle, Midland ISD0.4 mi
  • CMidland High SchoolHigh, Midland ISD2 mi

Cost of living in Trueland

Median rent in Trueland is $1,160 a month, 19% lower than the Midland median. A household would need about $46,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $260,000, 19% lower than the Midland median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,547 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMidlandTexas
Median rent19% lower than Midland$1,160$1,434$1,403
Median home value19% lower than Midland$260,000$319,200$283,800
Home value to income29% lower than Midland2.5x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent53 points lower than Midland0%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them23 points higher than Midland88%65%63%
Vacant homes17 points higher than Midland23%6.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Midland195919891992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,547
Mortgage payment
$1,423
Property tax
$124
Median rent, for comparison
$1,160

Based on a $260,000 home in Trueland, 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 income15% higher than Midland$102,800$89,585$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points higher than Midland7.8%3.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points higher than Midland17%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher24 points lower than Midland9.4%34%34%
Average commute11% higher than Midland22 min20 min27 min
Workers who work from home6 points lower than Midland0%6.2%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Midland1.8%1.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet15 points lower than Midland78%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 Trueland

Under 1828%
18 to 3435%
35 to 6421%
65 and over15%
Race and ethnicity
White0%
Hispanic or Latino54%
Black46%
Asian0%
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. DSoutheast Wichita FallsWichita Falls
  2. C-Southwest SlatonSlaton
  3. DNorth TylerTyler

Questions about Trueland

Is Trueland a good place to live?

Trueland is a neighborhood in Midland, TX, home to about 1,000 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 59th 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 Trueland?

Renters in Trueland pay a median of $1,160 a month, 19% lower than the Midland median. The median home is worth $260,000, 19% lower than the Midland median. A median home costs 2.5x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Midland.

What schools serve Trueland?

The closest rated public schools are Pease Communications/Technology Academy (elementary, rated C), Legacy Freshman High School (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 Trueland 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.