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Midland, Texas · ZIP 79701

Midland — ZIP 79701

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Midland (79701) scores 65/100 — Fair for Midland. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $223K.

65OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share18%
Property crime share82%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index65/100
Avg math proficiency44%
Avg reading proficiency47%
Schools nearby13

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index47/100
Typical home value$223K
Median rent$1,760/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$223K

Median Rent

$1,760/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,029

Violent Crime

260

Property Crime

769

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Midland County, Texas (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
CARVER CENTER01–06605
93%
98%
YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP ACADEMY06–12424
85%
89%
JAMES BOWIE FINE ARTS ACADEMYPK–06570
69%
64%
GENERAL TOMMY FRANKS ELPK–06950
52%
54%
SAM HOUSTON COLLEGIATE PREPARATORY ELPK–06481
42%
58%
IDEA TRAVIS ACADEMYPK–101,298
40%
40%
MIDLAND FRESHMAN H S09–09845
36%
42%
SAN JACINTO J H06–08744
33%
44%
RALPH BUNCHE ELPK–06841
29%
23%
SOUTH ELPK–06651
28%
23%
DE ZAVALA ELPK–06669
25%
32%
LAMAR ELPK–06604
25%
33%
MIDLAND H S08–122,718
19%
5%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

27,678

Median Income

$57K

Homeownership

67%

Median Age

32.9 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 79701 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 79701 has a school score of 65/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 79701 is approximately $223K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 79701 in Midland has an overall NeighborScore of 65/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.