Midland Economic Indicators
| Midland MSA Economic Index April 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry | March | April | % Change |
| Energy | 117.7 | 119.7 | +2.0 |
| Construction | 182.2 | 193.5 | +11.3 |
| Manufacturing | 141.3 | 140.9 | -0.4 |
| Retail | 126.6 | 128.9 | +2.3 |
| Financial Services | 223.3 | 221.5 | -1.8 |
| Real Estate | 139.0 | 142.6 | +3.6 |
| Professional & Business Services | 128.0 | 128.7 | +0.7 |
| Health Care | 138.3 | 136.7 | -1.6 |
| Hospitality & Tourism | 158.2 | 158.2 | +0.0 |
| Other Activity | 142.7 | 142.4 | -0.3 |
| Midland Composite | 125.8 | 127.7 | +1.9 |
Note: Industries are not weighted equally in calculating the Industry Composite; see the Appendix for further explanation. The Midland Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) includes Midland and Martin counties. Source: The Perryman Group
| Selected Midland Economic Indicators | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indicator April 2026 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025-2026 % Change |
| Permian Basin Rig Count | 317 | 290 | 242 | -16.62% |
| WTI Oil Price | $85.44 | $63.54 | $100.32 | +57.88% |
| Henry Hub Natural Gas | $1.60 | $3.42 | $2.77 | -19.01% |
| Housing Permits | 194 | 164 | 64 | -60.98% |
| Average Housing Permit Value | $201,498 | $204,830 | $346,977 | +69.40% |
| Airline Boardings | 61,781 | 63,113 | 55,989 | -11.29% |
| Hotel Receipts | $13,429,751 | $14,254,546 | $13,187,073 | -7.49% |
| Employment (Seasonally Adjusted) | 124,400 | 128,200 | 128,800 | +0.47% |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.90% | 2.99% | +3.14% | N/A |
| Midland Index (2021=100) | 126.0 | 124.6 | 123.8 | N/A |
