Midland, TX
Population 133,998 · Midland, TX MSA. Moving to or from Midland? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
133,998
Cost of living (RPP)
95.783
Annual avg temp
65°F
Typical home
$328,325
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $91,169 |
| Median age | 31.6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.9% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $298,600 |
| Median gross rent | $1,407/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.54 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 95.783 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 83.24, goods 93.757, services 101.497. Source: BEA, Midland, TX (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
65°F
January low
31°F
July high
95°F
Annual snow
1.9"
Annual precipitation 13.6". Station: MIDLAND 4 ENE, TX US (5.2 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$328,325
ZHVI YoY
+2.7%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,603/mo
ZORI YoY
+2.5%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Midland, TX
Total employment (MSA)
114,810
Median wage (annual)
$50,470
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Construction and Extraction Occupations | 17,160 | $49,990 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 14,010 | $48,020 |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 11,250 | $45,440 |
| Management Occupations | 10,010 | $126,770 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations | 9,680 | $56,990 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
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