Neighborhood in Midland, Midland County

Living in Wilshire, Midland

D-

71st of 76areas in Midland
Overall score 14 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Midland overall: C

Wilshire is a neighborhood in Midland, TX, home to about 1,900 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 71st of 76 areas we score in Midland. It does best on home ownership and worst on schools.

  • Lots of parks
  • Schools scores low (6 of 100)
  • Health scores low (13 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.3 mi
Pharmacy1.1 mi
Park0.1 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.1 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.0 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library2.2 mi

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

Population
1,940
Median rent
$2,020
Median home value
$206,000
Household income
$64,500
Average commute
24 min
Homes owned
87%
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What it's like to live in Wilshire

Wilshire is a neighborhood in Midland with about 1,900 residents, homes built around 1977, mostly owner-occupied (87%) and 52% of households with children.

Our grade for Wilshire is D-. That puts it 71st of 76 areas we grade in Midland, a city that gets a C overall.

Pros of living in Wilshire

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Wilshire

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,020, 41% higher than the Midland median.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 24 minutes, against 20 for Midland as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Wilshire report card

Each grade compares Wilshire 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 $2,020, homes cost 3.2x income.

    30 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $64,500, 4.3% unemployed.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade F

    Nearby schools average 67 of 100 on the state rating.

    6 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.

    47 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 24 min, 2.3% work from home.

    27 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C

    11% have a bachelor’s degree.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    26% of adults uninsured.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    87% of homes owner-occupied.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    95% of homes have broadband.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

Wilshire compared with Midland

Better than Midland

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 87%22 points higher than Midland (65%)
  • People below the poverty line: 6.2%6 points lower than Midland (12%)
  • Home value to income: 3.2x10% lower than Midland (3.6x)

Worse than Midland

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 11%23 points lower than Midland (34%)
  • Median rent: $2,02041% higher than Midland ($1,434)
  • Median household income: $64,50028% lower than Midland ($89,585)

Closest public schools

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

  • DJones ElementaryElementary, Midland ISD0.4 mi
  • DAlamo Junior HighMiddle, Midland ISD0.7 mi
  • CLegacy High SchoolHigh, Midland ISD1.9 mi

Cost of living in Wilshire

Median rent in Wilshire is $2,020 a month, 41% higher than the Midland median. A household would need about $81,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $206,000, 35% lower than the Midland median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,320 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMidlandTexas
Median rent41% higher than Midland$2,020$1,434$1,403
Median home value35% lower than Midland$206,000$319,200$283,800
Home value to income10% lower than Midland3.2x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent11 points higher than Midland64%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them22 points higher than Midland87%65%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than Midland3.9%6.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Midland197719891992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,320
Mortgage payment
$1,128
Property tax
$193
Median rent, for comparison
$2,020

Based on a $206,000 home in Wilshire, 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 income28% lower than Midland$64,500$89,585$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Midland4.3%3.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line6 points lower than Midland6.2%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher23 points lower than Midland11%34%34%
Average commute20% higher than Midland24 min20 min27 min
Workers who work from home4 points lower than Midland2.3%6.2%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Midland0%1.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points higher than Midland95%93%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery low
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesLow
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Wilshire

Under 1836%
18 to 3427%
35 to 6425%
65 and over12%
Race and ethnicity
White32%
Hispanic or Latino65%
Black1.9%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0.8%

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. D-Central DeSotoDeSoto
  2. D-Central ConverseConverse
  3. D+MetCenterAustin

Questions about Wilshire

Is Wilshire a good place to live?

Wilshire is a neighborhood in Midland, TX, home to about 1,900 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 71st of 76 areas we score in Midland. It does best on home ownership and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in Wilshire?

Renters in Wilshire pay a median of $2,020 a month, 41% higher than the Midland median. The median home is worth $206,000, 35% lower than the Midland median. A median home costs 3.2x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Midland.

What schools serve Wilshire?

The closest rated public schools are Jones Elementary (elementary, rated D), Alamo 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 2 Census block groups closest to the Wilshire 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.