RANK #321 / 996 · POP 169,393 · TX
PROJECTED GROWTH: +1.4%
Midland County, Texas, often referred to as "The Tall City" due to its distinctive downtown skyline, is situated in West Texas, roughly halfway between Fort Worth and El Paso. The county seat, Midland, serves as a central hub for the vast Permian Basin. Despite its arid surroundings, the area offers outdoor recreation at places like Watersong Wild Space, formerly the I-20 Wildlife Preserve, which features an 86-acre urban playa lake, hiking trails, and opportunities for birdwatching. Commuting within Midland is generally efficient, with an average one-way commute of 18.8 minutes, shorter than the national average. Public transportation includes fixed-route and on-demand bus services.
Life in Midland County is characterized by a family-friendly atmosphere and a strong sense of community. The local economy, historically driven by oil and gas production, is experiencing diversification into sectors like aerospace and logistics. Major investments are flowing into energy infrastructure and related industries, supporting job growth. The area also sees ongoing public infrastructure improvements, enhancing connectivity and preparing for future commercial and residential expansion. Midland Independent School District and Greenwood Independent School District serve the county's students.
Moderate climate & terrain
Above national median (13x)
Housing looks undervalued at 1.3x — home prices are low relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Texas Critical Data Centers (TCDC) Campus
New Era Energy & Digital, Stream Data Centers, Sharon AI Inc.
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$12,000M | Under Construction |
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FO Permian Partners/HiVolt Energy Data Center Campus
FO Permian Partners, HiVolt Energy
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$4,500M | Planned |
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Enterprise Products Partners Leonidas Natural Gas Processing Plant
Enterprise Products Partners L.P.
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$500M | Operating |
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Midland County Wind Farm
NextEra Energy
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$141M | Permitting |
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Pioneer Hutt Wind Energy
Pioneer Hutt Wind Energy, LLC
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$140M | Operating |
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Pinnacle Midstream II Dos Picos Natural Gas Processing Plant (Train 2)
Pinnacle Midstream II LLC
|
$100M | Under Construction |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
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Midland County has a Boom Town Index score of 68/100, ranking #321 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +3.1% and a median household income of $90,123, it's an above-average county on economic indicators.
The median home value in Midland County is $272,900 with median rent at $1,375/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.3302, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +1.4% year-over-year. Job growth: +3.1%. Home values changed +2.7% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 5.96% of Midland County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.