Is Far Southeast Midland safe?
Midland, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Far Southeast Midland as “Go, stay aware”.
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Gogo's take on Far Southeast Midland
“Go with care. Far Southeast Midland is a working-class, semi-rural, and industrial fringe that is generally safe from random violent crime, but it offers almost no conventional visitor amenities. The primary hazards here are high-speed industrial traffic, poorly lit roads, and property crime rather than street violence.”
About the area
Far Southeast Midland is dominated by oilfield service yards, light manufacturing, mobile home communities, and modest single-family subdivisions mixed with open desert scrub. Visitors typically pass through for commercial business related to the energy sector or to access regional transportation corridors along Interstate 20 and Highway 158. It is entirely car-dependent and utilitarian in layout.
- Industrial
- Car-Dependent
- Working-Class
- Semi-Rural
Walking and biking in Far Southeast Midland
Walk score: 14/100 · Bike score: 21/100
There are no bike-share stations or dedicated bike lanes in the area, and cycling along narrow industrial county roads shared with commercial trucks is dangerous.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low rates of stranger-on-stranger violent crime in residential areas
- Direct highway connectivity to I-20 and regional energy corridors
- High vehicle ownership and straightforward navigational layout
Cons
- High volume of heavy commercial and oilfield truck traffic on two-lane roads
- Elevated risk of vehicle break-ins and property theft around commercial lots
- Inadequate street lighting, lack of sidewalks, and poor pedestrian infrastructure
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Far Southeast Midland, as encampments and social services are concentrated closer to central and downtown Midland.
What Far Southeast Midland is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Mornings are bustling with industrial work trucks and commuter traffic, creating a busy and safe environment for drivers.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Afternoons maintain steady commercial activity, feeling safe though uninviting for anyone outside of a vehicle.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- As industrial operations wind down, the area quiets substantially, remaining safe in residential pockets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Late nights are isolated and very dark due to minimal street lighting, requiring vigilance regarding vehicle security and rural road driving.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by EZ-Rider, but fixed-route bus services generally do not extend into the far southeast county periphery, making private vehicles necessary.
Parking is exceptionally easy and free, with expansive gravel and paved surface lots at all commercial businesses and wide residential driveways.
Things to do in Far Southeast Midland
- Savor authentic West Texas smoked meats at regional barbecue staples along Highway 158
- Visit nearby Hogan Park and the Sibley Nature Center situated just to the north
- Watch local dirt track and motorsports events at regional facilities in the outer county
Local favorites
- KD's Bar-B-Q · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.4★ (2180)A storied Permian Basin institution serving pit-smoked brisket, ribs, and classic fixings in a rustic setting.
- La Guadalupana · Mexican Restaurant · 4.5★ (320)Down-home neighborhood eatery known for hearty breakfast plates, authentic menudo, and fresh salsa.
- Whitehouse Diner · Diner · 4.3★ (410)Longstanding local diner offering made-to-order burgers, chicken fried steak, and homestyle comfort foods.
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Common questions about Far Southeast Midland
Is Far Southeast Midland safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is Far Southeast Midland a good place to live?
On safety, Far Southeast Midland scores 71/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is Far Southeast Midland?
Walk score 14/100 and bike score 21/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Far Southeast Midland are safer?
Haley Heights (76), College Heights (Midland) (76) score higher nearby.
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