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Midland, TX — ZIP 79701

Population: 27,131 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 79701 (Midland, TX) is $223,332 — up 3.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $178,684 after a median 134 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,665/month. 17 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with drought, hail, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$223,332

Median home value

+3.1%

1-year change

134

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$223,332
1-year appreciation
+3.1%
3-year appreciation
+18.0%
5-year appreciation
+18.4%
10-year appreciation
+58.1%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$223,332
House Price Index (state)
450.8 (+0.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$178,684
Median list price
$275,000
Median price per sqft
$141
1-year sale-price change
+136.7%
Median days on market
134 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
66
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
58
1-year forecast
+1.9%
New listings (monthly)
17

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,665/mo
1-year rent change
-3.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,335/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,408/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,794/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,223/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,401/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
17
Elementary schools
9
Middle schools
1
High schools
4
Charter schools
6
Avg student-teacher ratio
19.2 : 1
School districts serving the area
MIDLAND ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL, MIDLAND ISD
Schools include
MIDLAND ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL, DE ZAVALA EL, MIDLAND FRESHMAN H S, SAM HOUSTON COLLEGIATE PREPARATORY EL, LAMAR EL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
drought, hail, tornado, winterWeather, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively High · drought: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 78% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
36.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
West County Road 112 Ground Water (2.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
16.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
42,158
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
34,702

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Midland Airpark (MDD) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Midland International Air and Space Port (MAF) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MIDLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+714 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,967
Housing built before 1970
52.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.5%
Median annual property tax
$2,145
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
71.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
109,487
Average weekly wage
$1,900
Top industries (by employment)
Mining, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,317

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 79701State medianUS median
Median home value$223,332$260,760$288,527
Median sale price$178,684$285,000$325,000
Median days on market134 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,665/mo$1,567/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,145$2,390$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 79701?
$223,332.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 79701?
$178,684.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 79701?
Median days on market: 134 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 79701?
Typical rent: $1,665/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 79701?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail, tornado, winterWeather, coldWave.
Is ZIP 79701 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 79701?
Risk to homes is higher than 78% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 79701?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 79701?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: West County Road 112 Ground Water, 2.1 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 79701?
17 schools (9 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 79701 walkable?
Walkability index: 11.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 79701?
Regional Price Parity: 97.1 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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