At a Glance
Median Income
$85,551
$40,520 per capita
Home Value
$342,700
Zillow: $426,707
Median Rent
$1,230/mo
25.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.4%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.1%
10.7% 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?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Midland residents earn a median household income of $85,551 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,520. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,614 business establishments, including 487 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Midland is $342,700 , 22% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $426,707. Median rent is $1,230/month, with 25.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Education
32.4% of adults in Midland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Midland has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,758
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density357/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born6.2%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$85,551
Per Capita$40,520
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$12,962M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087
Housing
A
Home Value$342,700
Rent$1,230
Ownership78.2%
Zillow$426,707
Housing Units1,633
Rent Burden25.9%
Health
Obesity31.1%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,537/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain47.9 in/yr
Elevation573 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.4%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%
Commute33 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed226 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Midland was founded in 1913.
The median home in Midland was built in 2001.
17.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Concord-Padgett Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 226 Mbps.
There are 487 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.