At a Glance
Median Income
$74,906
$43,613 per capita
Home Value
$192,400
Zillow: $251,826
Median Rent
$990/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
131/100K
674/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.5%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.2%
12.7% 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+
3.7 / 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 $74,906 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,613. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,932 business establishments, including 160 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Midland is $192,400 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $251,826. Median rent is $990/month, with 30.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Midland reports 131 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 674/100K. The murder rate is 2.3/100K.
Education
45.5% of adults in Midland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% above the national average).
96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Midland has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population42,461
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density1,230/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born4.8%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$74,906
Per Capita$43,613
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$7,779M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,385
Housing
A+
Home Value$192,400
Rent$990
Ownership66.9%
Zillow$251,826
Housing Units18,980
Rent Burden30.0%
Crime
F
Violent131/100K
Property674/100K
Murder2.3/100K
Assault80/100K
Burglary52/100K
Health
Obesity31.2%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,298/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain33.4 in/yr
Elevation653 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.5%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+18.5%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute21 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed152 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Midland was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Mbs International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 152 Mbps.
There are 160 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.