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Midland, Texas · ZIP 79705

Midland — ZIP 79705

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Midland (79705) scores 66/100 — 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 $356K.

66OUT 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 index67/100
Avg math proficiency46%
Avg reading proficiency54%
Schools nearby9

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index41/100
Typical home value$356K
Median rent$1,655/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

$356K

Median Rent

$1,655/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
EARLY COLLEGE H S AT MIDLAND COLLEGE09–12365
95%
98%
EMERSON ELPK–06529
62%
68%
SANTA RITA ELPK–06835
53%
57%
PEASE COMMUNICATIONS/TECHNOLOGY ACADEMYPK–06547
43%
50%
FANNIN ELPK–06603
40%
51%
MILAM ELPK–06561
27%
30%
GODDARD J H07–081,210
23%
41%
LEGACY FRESHMAN H S09–09890
22%
40%
PRE-K ACADEMY AT MIDLAND COLLEGEPK–PK221Not reportedNot reported

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.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

44,516

Median Income

$105K

Homeownership

71%

Median Age

32.5 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 79705 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 79705 has a school score of 67/100. 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 79705 is approximately $356K. 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 79705 in Midland has an overall NeighborScore of 66/100. 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.