ZIP Code 79706, TX

Living in 79706

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Bikeability 4
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Walkability 17
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Commute 56
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Public Transit 5
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Affordability 40
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Public Safety 68
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Airports 8
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Hospitals 10
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Colleges 48
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Schools 12
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Residents

26k Population +7.6k (2010–19)
30  y Median Age -6 (2010–19)
20% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
77% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years30%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian47%
Hispanic or Latino50%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school17%
High school graduate30%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household77%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$86k Median Household Income +$32k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year -3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more8%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector86%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Military1%
Sales and office22%
Service12%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$190k Median Home Value +$104k (2010–19)
47% Built 2000 or Later
$1.1k Median Monthly Rent +$698 (2010–19)
72% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached54%
Mobile home40%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later12%
Built 2010 to 201314%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K22%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K<1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity70%
LP gas8%
Utility gas19%

Crime

Violent Crime in 79706

United States45
Texas51
Midland Metro Area44
Midland County42

Property Crime in 79706

United States48
Texas58
Midland Metro Area54
Midland County50

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (13%)(84%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton12%
Donald Trump84%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 44 1 1
Feb 48 1 0
Mar 56 1 0
Apr 64 1 0
May 74 2 0
Jun 80 2 0
Jul 82 2 0
Aug 81 2 0
Sep 75 2 0
Oct 65 2 0
Nov 53 1 0
Dec 44 1 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 79706

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding69
Tornado20
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Location Map

Public Schools

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Private Schools

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St Ann S School
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Colleges

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Hospitals

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Airports

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