Why Live in Polo Park
Polo Park is one of Midland's suburban neighborhoods, featuring custom contemporary brick homes with low-pitched roofs. Built in the late 1980s and early 1990s, these homes often have neatly landscaped yards with tall, shady trees. Some include small backyard pools. The neighborhood is known for its quiet streets, thanks to rear garages. The sidewalks also make it comfortable for jogging and biking. Polo Park provides quick access to the Midland Polo Club, a mile north, which is a hub for equestrian activities. For general outdoor recreation, residents frequent the Polo Park Playground and Santa Rita Park, which has a large playground and soccer field. Many local golfers play at nearby Midland Country Club, offering an 18-hole course, tennis courts, a fitness room, and a large pool. Dining options have expanded over recent years in Midland. Cowboy Prime is a notable fine dining addition, 3 miles away. Downtown Midland is about 5 miles away and offers upscale restaurants like Pi Social. Shopping needs are met at Market Street, Walmart, Target and Midland Park Mall. The Midland Independent School District serves neighborhood students, and its schools have mixed ratings. Midland College, a two-year community college, provides higher education nearby. The Loop and Interstate 20 provide easy access around Midland and to Odessa, 25 miles away. For air travel, the Midland International Air and Space Port, 15 miles away, offers direct flights to larger southwestern cities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polo Park a good place to live?
Polo Park is a good place to live. Polo Park is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Polo Park has 4 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 10.5 people per acre and a median age of 40. The average household income is $107,056 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 52.4% of residents. A majority of residents in Polo Park are home owners, with 48.1% of residents renting and 51.9% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Polo Park can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Polo Park neighborhood guide.
Is Polo Park, TX a safe neighborhood?
Polo Park, TX is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Polo Park?
The median home price in Polo Park is $537,500. If you put a 20% down payment of $107,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.15%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,620 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $112K a year to afford the median home price in Polo Park. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Polo Park is $107K.
What are the best public schools in Polo Park?
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Home Trends in Polo Park, TX
On average, homes in Polo Park, Midland sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Polo Park, Midland over the last 12 months is $487,350, up 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$487,350
Median Single Family Sale Price
$529,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$186
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Last 12 months Home Sales
4
Median List Price
$537,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
13%