Neighborhood in Midland, Midland County

Living in Winwood Park, Midland

D

64th of 76areas in Midland
Overall score 17 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Midland overall: C

Winwood Park is a neighborhood in Midland, TX, home to about 1,700 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 64th of 76 areas we score in Midland. It does best on getting around and worst on jobs and income.

  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (12 of 100)
  • Schools scores low (13 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.3 mi
Pharmacy0.3 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.0 mi
Childcare0.1 mi
Library1.0 mi

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

Population
1,700
Median rent
$710
Median home value
$217,000
Household income
$46,300
Average commute
13 min
Homes owned
80%
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What it's like to live in Winwood Park

Winwood Park is a neighborhood in Midland with about 1,700 residents, homes built around 1975, mostly owner-occupied (80%) and 42% of households with children.

It grades D against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 64th of 76 areas in Midland, which grades C overall.

Pros of living in Winwood Park

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $710, 50% lower than the Midland median.
  • 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 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Winwood Park

  • Higher poverty. 25% of residents live below the poverty line, against 12% 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 winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Winwood Park report card

Each grade compares Winwood 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 C

    Median rent $710, homes cost 4.7x income.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $46,300, 5.3% unemployed.

    13 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 B

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    67 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 13 min, 2.5% work from home.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    15% have a bachelor’s degree.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    31% of adults uninsured.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C+

    80% of homes owner-occupied.

    52 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D+

    86% of homes have broadband.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

Winwood Park compared with Midland

Better than Midland

  • Median rent: $71050% lower than Midland ($1,434)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 80%15 points higher than Midland (65%)
  • Average commute: 13 min33% lower than Midland (20 min)

Worse than Midland

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 88%35 points higher than Midland (53%)
  • Median household income: $46,30048% lower than Midland ($89,585)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 15%19 points lower than Midland (34%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CGeneral Tommy Franks ElementaryElementary, Midland ISD0.2 mi
  • DLegacy Freshman High SchoolMiddle, Midland ISD0.8 mi
  • CMidland High SchoolHigh, Midland ISD1.3 mi

Cost of living in Winwood Park

Median rent in Winwood Park is $710 a month, 50% lower than the Midland median. A household would need about $28,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $217,000, 32% lower than the Midland median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,341 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMidlandTexas
Median rent50% lower than Midland$710$1,434$1,403
Median home value32% lower than Midland$217,000$319,200$283,800
Home value to income31% higher than Midland4.7x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent35 points higher than Midland88%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them15 points higher than Midland80%65%63%
Vacant homes2 points higher than Midland8.8%6.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Midland197519891992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,341
Mortgage payment
$1,188
Property tax
$153
Median rent, for comparison
$710

Based on a $217,000 home in Winwood 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 income48% lower than Midland$46,300$89,585$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points higher than Midland5.3%3.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line12 points higher than Midland25%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher19 points lower than Midland15%34%34%
Average commute33% lower than Midland13 min20 min27 min
Workers who work from home4 points lower than Midland2.5%6.2%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Midland0%1.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet7 points lower than Midland86%93%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesLow
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in Winwood Park

Under 1832%
18 to 3412%
35 to 6438%
65 and over18%
Race and ethnicity
White8.6%
Hispanic or Latino90%
Black1.5%
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. DJoye SubdivisionSeguin
  2. DJeffersonSan Antonio
  3. DCentral San AntonioSan Antonio

Questions about Winwood Park

Is Winwood Park a good place to live?

Winwood Park is a neighborhood in Midland, TX, home to about 1,700 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 64th of 76 areas we score in Midland. It does best on getting around and worst on jobs and income.

How much does it cost to live in Winwood Park?

Median rent in Winwood Park is $710 a month, 50% lower than the Midland median. The median home is worth $217,000, 32% lower than the Midland median. A median home costs 4.7x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Midland.

What schools serve Winwood Park?

The closest rated public schools are General Tommy Franks Elementary (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 Winwood 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.