I've lived in Midland, Texas, most of my life. An oil boom has lured millennials like me looking for high-paying jobs.

• Jacobe Kendrick, 39, grew up in Midland, Texas, and is now working as a real-estate agent there.
• He has seen Midland transform as high-paying jobs lure thousands of millennials to the desert city.
• Kendrick said millennials' presence has exacerbated Midland's housing shortage.  

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jacobe Kendrick about his experience growing up in Midland, Texas, his observations as a real-estate agent in the area, and raising his family in the city. It has been edited for length and clarity.

I'm Jacobe Kendrick and I'm 39 years old. I'm the team leader for the Bolt Real Estate Group at eXp Realty and I'm a real-estate agent.