Mallika Natarajan

One city may be known for ostriches and the other for jackrabbits, but let’s talk about the people of Midland and Odessa—specifically, the ones who are moving there and impacting the region’s economy.

The city that flaunts its reputation for being “weird” has become a major destination city for technology and science-based companies. That, along with other factors, has taken its toll on area home prices.