Is Midland, TX safe?
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 37 Midland neighborhoods we score (average 77/100), 33 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness and 4 call for more care, especially after dark. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.
What makes up this score?Safest neighborhoods in Midland
- 1Wydewood Estates· MidlandWydewood Estates is a classic, established suburban neighborhood characterized by sprawling single-family brick homes, mature trees, and large…87Go
- 2Crownridge· MidlandCrownridge is a suburban neighborhood located in northwest Midland, characterized by well-kept single-family homes, manicured lawns, and quiet…86Go
- 3Grassland West· MidlandGrassland West is an established, upper-middle-class residential neighborhood in western Midland characterized by spacious brick single-family homes…86Go
- 4Bent Tree (Midland)· MidlandBent Tree is an established, predominantly residential neighborhood characterized by mid-to-late 20th century single-family homes, manicured lawns…86Go
- 5Club Estates (Midland)· MidlandClub Estates is an established, upscale suburban neighborhood in north-central Midland characterized by mature landscaping and custom ranch-style…85Go
All Midland neighborhoods by safety score
Go — 16 areas
Comfortable to walk around, day or evening.
- Wydewood Estates· MidlandWydewood Estates is a classic, established suburban neighborhood characterized by sprawling single-family brick homes, mature trees, and large…87Go
- Crownridge· MidlandCrownridge is a suburban neighborhood located in northwest Midland, characterized by well-kept single-family homes, manicured lawns, and quiet…86Go
- Grassland West· MidlandGrassland West is an established, upper-middle-class residential neighborhood in western Midland characterized by spacious brick single-family homes…86Go
- Bent Tree (Midland)· MidlandBent Tree is an established, predominantly residential neighborhood characterized by mid-to-late 20th century single-family homes, manicured lawns…86Go
- Club Estates (Midland)· MidlandClub Estates is an established, upscale suburban neighborhood in north-central Midland characterized by mature landscaping and custom ranch-style…85Go
- Mockingbird Ridge· MidlandMockingbird Ridge is an established, peaceful residential neighborhood in North Midland characterized by single-family brick ranch homes, manicured…84Go
- Westover Place (Midland)· MidlandWestover Place is a quiet mid-century subdivision known for brick ranch-style homes, wide residential streets, and mature landscaping. Situated…84Go
- Trinity (Midland)· MidlandTrinity is an established suburban neighborhood in north-central Midland centered around private schooling, spacious single-family homes, and quiet…83Go
- Llano Estacado· MidlandLlano Estacado features wide residential streets, single-family brick homes, and close proximity to Midland College. It offers a calm, suburban West…83Go
- Westlake (Midland)· MidlandWestlake is a mature, leafy neighborhood in western Midland characterized by spacious ranch-style homes, quiet cul-de-sacs, and manicured yards…83Go
- Northgate (Midland)· MidlandLocated in northwest Midland near Loop 250, Northgate consists primarily of established single-family homes, apartment communities, and nearby…83Go
- West Haven (Midland)· MidlandWest Haven is a tranquil suburban enclave characterized by mid-to-late 20th-century ranch-style homes, quiet cul-de-sacs, and manicured yards. It is…80Go
- Wakefield (Midland)· MidlandWakefield is a predominantly residential enclave in central-west Midland characterized by 1950s and 1960s brick ranch-style homes and tree-lined…80Go
- Woodland Park (Midland)· MidlandWoodland Park is an established, predominantly residential neighborhood in north-central Midland known for its spacious lots and tree-lined streets…80Go
- Southwest Crossing (Midland)· MidlandSouthwest Crossing is a thriving residential and commercial sector positioned along southwest Midland's main transit arteries. The area offers…80Go
- Heritage Oaks (Midland)· MidlandHeritage Oaks is an established suburban neighborhood in Midland featuring mature oak trees, tidy single-family homes, and quiet residential streets…80Go
Go, stay aware — 17 areas
Fine with normal city awareness.
- Clearview (Midland)· MidlandClearview is a mid-century residential neighborhood in Midland characterized by single-story ranch homes, mature shade trees, and wide suburban…78Go, stay aware
- Melody Acres· MidlandMelody Acres is an established, semi-suburban neighborhood in North Midland characterized by larger single-family lots, quiet streets, and mature…78Go, stay aware
- Fairmont Park· MidlandFairmont Park is a leafy, mid-century suburban neighborhood situated in central-north Midland. Centered around its namesake park and elementary…78Go, stay aware
- Casa Loma· MidlandCasa Loma is a mature, low-density residential neighborhood in north-central Midland featuring mid-century single-family ranch homes. It offers a…77Go, stay aware
- Haley Heights· MidlandHaley Heights is a mid-century, single-family residential community centered around quiet residential streets and neighborhood parks. It offers a…76Go, stay aware
- Ranchland Acres· MidlandRanchland Acres is an established, modest neighborhood situated in southwest Midland, consisting largely of mid-century single-family homes and quiet…76Go, stay aware
- Alldredge Gardens· MidlandAlldredge Gardens is an established mid-century neighborhood characterized by single-family ranch homes, mature trees, and calm interior streets…76Go, stay aware
- College Heights (Midland)· MidlandCollege Heights is a mature residential neighborhood in central Midland featuring single-family mid-century ranch homes and tree-lined streets. It…76Go, stay aware
- Happy Hollow· MidlandHappy Hollow is an established, mid-century residential neighborhood located just east of downtown Midland, Texas. It features modest single-family…72Go, stay aware
- Southwest Midland· MidlandSouthwest Midland features a mixture of established mid-century residential tracts, newer suburban developments, and commercial strips servicing the…72Go, stay aware
- Permian Estates· MidlandPermian Estates is a mid-20th-century residential neighborhood in east-central Midland featuring single-story ranch homes, quiet streets, and modest…71Go, stay aware
- Park Avenue Heights· MidlandPark Avenue Heights is an established mid-century neighborhood characterized by single-family ranch homes, mature shade trees, and quiet residential…71Go, stay aware
- Central Midland· MidlandCentral Midland serves as the historic and civic core of the city, blending mid-century residential streets with office towers and commercial…71Go, stay aware
- Far South Midland· MidlandFar South Midland extends below Interstate 20 along major transportation corridors like Rankin Highway and TX-349, characterized by a mix of…71Go, stay aware
- Far Southeast Midland· MidlandFar Southeast Midland is dominated by oilfield service yards, light manufacturing, mobile home communities, and modest single-family subdivisions…71Go, stay aware
- Bel-Air (Midland)· MidlandBel-Air is an established mid-century residential community in Midland, Texas, characterized by single-family ranch homes, local schools, and…68Go, stay aware
- Southeast Midland· MidlandSoutheast Midland is a sprawling section of the city characterized by modest post-war single-family homes, industrial support yards, and neighborhood…66Go, stay aware
Caution — 4 areas
Go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
- Patterson Acres· MidlandPatterson Acres is an established residential neighborhood in Midland characterized by modest mid-century single-family homes and quiet residential…64Caution
- Far East Midland· MidlandFar East Midland represents the blue-collar, industrial fringe of Midland, defined by sprawling equipment yards, commercial trucking routes, and…64Caution
- East Midland· MidlandEast Midland is an established, mixed-use community characterized by mid-century single-family homes, light industrial yards, and local commercial…64Caution
- South Midland· MidlandSouth Midland is a traditional, blue-collar sector of the city characterized by mid-century single-family homes, modest commercial strips, and…62Caution
Midland safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Midland?
Wydewood Estates scores highest at 87/100, followed by Crownridge (86) and Grassland West (86).
Is Midland safe to walk at night?
In the 16 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. In the 4 orange or red areas, stick to busy, lit streets or take a ride after dark.
Which Midland areas should visitors be careful in?
Our lowest-scoring areas are South Midland (62), East Midland (64), Far East Midland (64). Visit in daylight and stay on the main streets.
How does VibeLoco score Midland neighborhoods?
Each score blends recent reported crime and local news with Census data on income, poverty and housing, refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately.