Apartments for rent in Midland, TX

A medium-sized city in Texas, Midland has a population of just under 128,000. It's a nice place to raise a family, as young children make up a higher percentage of the population here (8%) than nationally (6%), while retirees feature less prominently in the demographics. With an average age of just under 35, the city's population is younger than most cities in Texas. Home ownership is more common than renting in Midland, and 35% of residents rent. The average rent for Midland is $222/month more than the state average.

Midland residents have an average commute of about 20 minutes, outperforming the Texas average of about 27 minutes. Driving is the typical mode of getting to work, chosen by 48% of commuters, while public transportation is not widely used. Walking isn't a common method of commuting to work.

There are three primary industries in Midland: agriculture, retail, and healthcare. Combined, these industries account for 22% of the city's workforce. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many residents work in sales, which ranks as the top career path in the city. With an average annual income of about $93,000, Midland workers take home more than the average Texas resident. The city's average income also compares favorably to the national average of $73,345. Among residents over the age of 25 in Midland, 13% possess a Bachelor's degree and 4% have earned a Master's degree or Doctorate.