Midland, ON
Ontario · Barrie Metro
Midland is a small city in Ontario with a population of 17,817. Residents earn $69,500 per year, which is 8% below the national average.
Data updated June 2026
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How Midland Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
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Is Midland a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Midland receives an overall livability score of 2.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Midland has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Midland is $69,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 12.8%, unemployment is notably high. 14.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Midland is $500,000, making it a premium housing market at 77% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,060 per month. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.2x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Safety & Crime
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.
Education
10.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.2% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Midland experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 239 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches, including 60.5 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Midland vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Midland vs U.S. Average
Income: Midland vs U.S.
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Income
| Median HH Income | $69,500 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $42,760 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $822 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 12.8% |
| 256% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.2% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 552 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 23.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.9% |
| Work from Home | 19.0% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $500,000 |
| 77% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,060 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 23.2% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 65.7% |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 34.3% |
| Housing Units | 7,850 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Midland vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
Property Crime
| Total Property | 3,500.0/100K |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 483.9/100K |
| Theft | 2,503.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 504.8/100K |
Traffic Safety
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.5°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 239 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 630 ft (192 m) |
| Area | 13.6 sq mi (35.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,306/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7501°N, 79.8830°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1855 | OWEN SOUND, LAKE HURON | Unknown | 2.7 m | - | 92 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 4.0 in |
Midland has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 18°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.2") and March the driest (2.4").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.6% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 33.2% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 3.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 1,306/sq mi |
| Total Area | 13.6 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 23.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.9% |
| Work from Home | 19.0% |
Schools in Midland
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgian Bay District Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Theresa's Catholic High School | - | - | - | - |
| Sacred Heart School | - | - | - | - |
| Monsignor Castex Separate School | - | - | - | - |
| Bayview Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Mundy's Bay Elementary Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Huron Park Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Simcoe Alternative Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Midland
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBC Radio One - Barrie, ON | features, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CKMB 107.5 "KOOL FM" Barrie, ON | hot adult contemporary | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| CFJB-FM 95.7 "Rock 95" Barrie, ON | - | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| CISO-FM 89.1 "MAX FM" Orillia, ON (AAC Stream) | modern rock | AAC 64 kbps | |
| CJLF "LIFE 100.3" Barrie, ON | christian, christian praise&worship | OGG | |
| CISO-FM 89.1 "MAX FM" Orillia, ON (MP3 Stream) | modern rock | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Midland
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coldwater Canadiana [woodrow homestead] | ||||
| HMS Tecumseth Centre | ||||
| Huronia Museum | ||||
| Ken Snider Memorial Museum | ||||
| Officers’ Quarters | ||||
| Sainte Marie among the Hurons |
Libraries in Midland
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Penetanguishene Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Severn Township Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Springwater Public Library - Elmvale Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Tay Township Public Library - J & M Young Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Tay Township Public Library - Theo & Elaine Bernard Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Tay Township Public Library - Waubaushene Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Wasaga Beach Public Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Midland
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Farmer's Market |
Hotels in Midland
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Midland
7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Midland
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Midland
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Midland
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Midland
5 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Midland
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Midland
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Midland
8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Midland
8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Midland
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Midland
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Midland
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Midland
13 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| ROC | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Devil's Glen Country Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Beaver Valley Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Highlands Nordic | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Snow Valley Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Osler Bluff Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Blue Mountain Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Craigleith Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Alpine Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Georgian Peaks Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Horseshoe Valley Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| The Heights Ski & Country Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Midland
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport | YLK | Medium Airport |
| Huronia Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Muskoka Airport | YQA | Medium Airport |
| Alliston Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bala (Medora Lake) | - | Small Airport |
| Bala Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Baldwin Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Baldwin West Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Barrie Executive Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Beeton Field | - | Small Airport |
| Bracebridge (Stone Wall Farm) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bracebridge (Tinks) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bracebridge West Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Bradford Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Brechin / Ronan Aircraft Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brechin / Skywagon City Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Briggs Field | - | Small Airport |
| Collingwood Regional Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Conn Field | - | Small Airport |
| Cookstown / Kirby Field Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Cookstown / Tally-Ho Field | - | Small Airport |
| Cookstown Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cooper Falls Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Creemore Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Dillon Field | - | Small Airport |
| Dundalk (Tripp Field) Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Edenvale Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Flesherton (Smithorrs Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Gilford | - | Small Airport |
| Grenfel Field | - | Small Airport |
| Holland Landing Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Lumsden Air Park | - | Small Airport |
| Mansfield Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Orillia-RAMA Regional Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport | YPD | Small Airport |
| Platinum Park Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Port Carling Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rolands Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Rollick Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Rosseau Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sandford Field | - | Small Airport |
| Severn Bridge Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Shelburne (Schaefer Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Shelburne / Fisher Field | - | Small Airport |
| Slayner (Clearview Field) Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Southwestern Ontario Gliding Association Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tottenham/Ronan Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Truway Field | - | Small Airport |
| Ullswater Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Walkers Point Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Midland
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Canada Post | |
| Midland Mountain Canada Post | |
| Midland Post Office | |
| Perkinsfield Canada Post |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Midland
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Calvary Baptist Church | |
| Church of the Good Shepherd | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Knox Presbyterian Church | |
| River of Life Pentecostal Church | |
| St. Margaret's Roman Catholic Church | |
| St. Mark's Anglican Church | |
| St. Patrick's Church | |
| St. Paul's United Church | |
| The Salvation Army |
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What is the population of Midland?
Midland has a population of 17,817 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 1,306 people per square mile, spread across 13.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 52.7% female and 47.3% male.
Is Midland expensive to live in?
The median household income is $69,500, 8% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $500,000 (77% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,060 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
Is Midland safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Midland receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Midland?
Midland has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 239 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 42.8 inches, with 60.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Midland?
The job market in Midland faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $822. There are 552 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 23 minutes, and 19.0% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Midland?
The median home value in Midland is $500,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,060. The homeownership rate is 65.7%.
How are the schools in Midland?
10.6% of adults in Midland hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.2% have completed high school. 3.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.
What is transportation like in Midland?
The average commute in Midland is 23 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 77.9% of workers drive alone to work, and 19.0% work from home.
What are the demographics of Midland?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Midland is 94.7% White, 1.1% Black or African American, 3.3% Asian. 88.4% of residents speak only English at home, while 3.8% speak Spanish.
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