Median Income
$69,500
8% lower than US avg
Home Value
$500,000
77% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
10.6%
69% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,060
9% lower than US avg
Unemployment
12.8%
256% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
14.2%
15% higher than US avg
How Midland Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population17,817
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density1,306/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Economy
C+
Median Income$69,500
Per Capita$42,760
Unemployment12.8%
Poverty14.2%
Commute23 min
Housing
C+
Home Value$500,000
Rent$1,060
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units7,850
Rent Burden23.2%
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
AQIN/A
Rain42.8 in/yr
Sunny Days239/yr
Elevation630 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.6%
High School+33.2%
Graduate+3.0%
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.
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.
Midland has a population of 17,817 with a density of 1,306 people per square mile. The median age is 50.0 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.7%), with 1.1% Black, 3.3% Asian.
Population
17,817
Total Population
2021 Census
50.0yrs
Median Age
29% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 88.4% |
| 13% above US avg |
| Spanish | 3.8% |
| 72% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 7.8% |
The median household income in Midland is $69,500, which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $69,500 |
| 8% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $42,760 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 12.8% |
| 256% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 14.2% |
| 15% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 23.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.9% |
| Work from Home | 19.0% |
The median home value in Midland is $500,000, 77% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,060 (9% below US avg).
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
| Owner-Occupied | 65.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 34.3% |
| Housing Units | 7,850 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Midland vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Midland vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Midland has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.8 inches. The area enjoys 239 sunny days per year.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| 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 |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 42.8 inches |
| 13% above US avg |
| Snowfall | 60.5 inches/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 |