Maryland
Midland is a small town in Maryland with a population of 673. Residents earn $58,393 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, Midland receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Midland offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Midland is $58,393, 22% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 24.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Midland is $129,800, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $713 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
15.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 99.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Midland experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches, including 72.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 98.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.4% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,393 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,037 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,050 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,654 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 24.1% |
| 94% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 704 |
| County GDP | $1,073M |
| Restaurants | 53 |
| Healthcare | 74 |
| Retail | 71 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,204 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.70% |
| Commute Time | 25.1 min |
| Work from Home | 2.7% |
| Census Median | $129,800 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $116,290 |
| $/Sq Ft | $46 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 85.7% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $713 |
| 39% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,312 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,648 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,123 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 56.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,204 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.70% |
| Obesity | 34.5% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.2% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.6% |
| Depression | 27.3% |
| Mental Distress | 19.5% |
| Physical Distress | 13.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.4% |
| Premature Death | 10,866/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 36.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 74 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.2 inches |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 72.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,712 ft (522 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,206/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5896°N, 78.9487°W |
| County FIPS | 54057 |
Winner: Republican by 60.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.4% |
| 54% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.85 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 4,206/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 74 |
| Restaurants | 53 |
| Retail Stores | 71 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 25.1 min |
| Work from Home | 2.7% |