At a Glance
Median Income
$58,393
$23,037 per capita
Home Value
$129,800
Zillow: $111,131
Median Rent
$713/mo
33.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.4%
99.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
24.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
16.1% smoking rate
How Midland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Midland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Midland a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Midland residents earn a median household income of $58,393 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,037. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 704 business establishments, including 53 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Midland is $129,800 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $111,131. Median rent is $713/month, with 33.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Education
15.4% of adults in Midland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
99.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Midland has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population673
Median Age25.0 yrs
Density4,206/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$58,393
Per Capita$23,037
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty24.1%
County GDP$1,073M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,050
Housing
A+
Home Value$129,800
Rent$713
Ownership56.4%
Zillow$111,131
Housing Units271
Rent Burden33.0%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,866/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain45.2 in/yr
Elevation1,712 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+99.7%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute25 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed38 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Midland was founded in 1850.
The median home in Midland was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Greater Cumberland Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.