The City Of Midland, Texas

General Information

Many individuals choose to purchase Midland real estate because of the numerous attractions of the area. The city has received national attention in recent years for being the hometown of President George W. Bush and his wife, First Lady Laura Bush. The city is located in the western area of Texas in a region called the Southern Plains. The city has a population of about 102,000 individuals and a total area of nearly 67 square miles. The climate of the city is generally mild and the area only receives about 14 inches of precipitation each year. The average temperature in the summer months is 94ºF and the average temperature of the winter months is 57ºF, with over 300 sunny days occurring annually.

When Midland was originally founded, it was a half-way point on the railway between Ft. Worth, Texas and El Paso, Texas. The city has since expanded in size and population and now boasts one of the most impressive skylines in the world for a city of its size. Although, the city is located on a plain, with level landscape and very few trees, many individuals still find the area attractive to reside in. The city is served by the Midland International Airport, which also serves the nearby community of Odessa, a large portion of western Texas and south-eastern New Mexico.

Economy

Midland, Texas real estate is located near the oil rich fields of the Permian Basin, the site of one of the largest oil deposits in the nation. Many of the individuals that live in the area work in an administrative or supervisory capacity in the oil industry. The Permian Basin currently produces about 20% of all of the natural gas and petroleum produced in the nation. The telecommunications industry also has a strong presence in the area. In recent years, there have many more jobs in the area than qualified personnel to fill the positions.

The city of Midland has been ranked as one of the top 150 places to live in the nation for twelve years in a row. Midland housing is comprised of nearly 40,000 housing units, 4,000 of which may be on the real estate market at any given time. The neighborhoods are laid out with wide streets and freely flowing traffic patterns. The average price for homes in the area is slightly more than $86,000 and includes single family homes, luxury homes, apartments, and condos.

Lifestyle

The city of Midland prides itself on being a cultural district for the region. The city is home to the region's premier orchestral assembly and attracts some of the best musicians in the state. The orchestra performs concerts throughout the year and provided culture and entertainment to residents and visitors alike. The city also has a grand community theatre that performs about 15 shows each year. The shows may be mysteries, musicals, dramas, comedies, melodramas, or theatre for children. There are also numerous museums in the area, housing many different subjects such as the history of the petroleum industry, art, race cars, and aviation.

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