Midland City, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Dale County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,803 Population 298/sq mi density
$35,638 Median Income $24,575 per capita
$153,400 Home Value $191,547 Zillow
$581 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$35,638 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$153,400 home value, $581/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Midland City, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,638
53% below
$24,575 per capita
Home Value
$153,400
46% below
Zillow: $191,547
Median Rent
$581/mo
50% below
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
62% below
80.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
83% below
23.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.0%
40% above
22.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F

How Midland City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Midland City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
47%
Home Value
54%
Rent
50%
Poverty
189%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
17%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Midland City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Midland City residents earn a median household income of $35,638 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,575. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,130 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Midland City is $153,400 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,547. Median rent is $581/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.

Education

12.8% of adults in Midland City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 80.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Midland City has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,803
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density298/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$35,638
Per Capita$24,575
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty23.4%
County GDP$3,915M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,237

Housing

A
Home Value$153,400
Rent$581
Ownership30.0%
Zillow$191,547
Housing Units1,001
Rent Burden22.5%

Health

Obesity45.0%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking22.2%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death11,939/100K

Climate

Avg Temp68°F
Rain53.9 in/yr
Elevation370 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+80.5%
Graduate+0.4%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute24 min
Broadband84.9%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Midland City was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Dothan Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.