Oil-patch wages; amenities lag them. Median home price runs about $331K with an effective property tax near 1.68% — roughly $5,561/yr on the median home.
Scorecard
Dimension
Midland
Median home price
$331K
Effective property tax
1.68%
Tax friendliness
9/10
Winter mildness
8/10
Summer comfort
5/10
Walkability
4/10
Outdoor access
3/10
Culture & food
3/10
Healthcare
1/10
Airport connectivity
6/10
Schools
5/10
Safety
5/10
Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk)
9/10
Growth trajectory
9/10
Who it fits: tax-sensitive movers, buyers with room in the budget. Who should look elsewhere: