Neighborhood in Midland, Midland County

Living in Wydewood Estates, Midland

D+

54th of 76areas in Midland
Overall score 32 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Midland overall: C

Wydewood Estates 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 54th of 76 areas we score in Midland. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on cost of living.

  • Pricey
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Cost of living scores low (20 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.9 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.4 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library2.5 mi

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

Population
1,030
Median rent
$1,400
Median home value
$274,000
Household income
$41,800
Average commute
18 min
Homes owned
48%
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What it's like to live in Wydewood Estates

Wydewood Estates is a neighborhood in Midland with about 1,000 residents, homes built around 1988, a mix of owners and renters and 20% of households with children.

It grades D+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 54th of 76 areas in Midland, which grades C overall.

Pros of living in Wydewood Estates

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Wydewood Estates

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Wydewood Estates report card

Each grade compares Wydewood Estates 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 $1,400, homes cost 6.5x income.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C-

    Median household income $41,800, 0% unemployed.

    37 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.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B-

    Average commute 18 min, 8.5% work from home.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D

    14% have a bachelor’s degree.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C-

    17% of adults uninsured.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    48% of homes owner-occupied.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    93% of homes have broadband.

    50 of 100 vs TX areas

Wydewood Estates compared with Midland

Better than Midland

  • Vacant homes: 0%7 points lower than Midland (6.7%)
  • Average commute: 18 min10% lower than Midland (20 min)
  • Unemployment rate: 0%4 points lower than Midland (3.5%)

Worse than Midland

  • Home value to income: 6.5x84% higher than Midland (3.6x)
  • Median household income: $41,80053% lower than Midland ($89,585)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 14%20 points lower than Midland (34%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BBush ElementaryElementary, Midland ISD0.4 mi
  • DAbell Junior HighMiddle, Midland ISD0.8 mi
  • CLegacy High SchoolHigh, Midland ISD1 mi

Cost of living in Wydewood Estates

Median rent in Wydewood Estates is $1,400 a month, about the same as the Midland median. A household would need about $56,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $274,000, 14% lower than the Midland median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,833 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMidlandTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Midland$1,400$1,434$1,403
Median home value14% lower than Midland$274,000$319,200$283,800
Home value to income84% higher than Midland6.5x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent12 points higher than Midland65%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them17 points lower than Midland48%65%63%
Vacant homes7 points lower than Midland0%6.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Midland198819891992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,833
Mortgage payment
$1,500
Property tax
$333
Median rent, for comparison
$1,400

Based on a $274,000 home in Wydewood Estates, 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 income53% lower than Midland$41,800$89,585$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points lower than Midland0%3.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line5 points higher than Midland17%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher20 points lower than Midland14%34%34%
Average commute10% lower than Midland18 min20 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points higher than Midland8.5%6.2%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Midland0%1.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Midland93%93%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Wydewood Estates

Under 1816%
18 to 3415%
35 to 6455%
65 and over14%
Race and ethnicity
White44%
Hispanic or Latino30%
Black0%
Asian20%
Other or more than one race5.3%

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. C+Central AzleAzle
  2. D+SongwoodHouston
  3. C-Hedrick EstatesLewisville

Questions about Wydewood Estates

Is Wydewood Estates a good place to live?

Wydewood Estates 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 54th of 76 areas we score in Midland. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in Wydewood Estates?

Median rent in Wydewood Estates is $1,400 a month, about the same as the Midland median. The median home is worth $274,000, 14% lower than the Midland median. A median home costs 6.5x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Midland.

What schools serve Wydewood Estates?

The closest rated public schools are Bush Elementary (elementary, rated B), Abell 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 1 Census block group closest to the Wydewood Estates 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.