Midland, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Beaver County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,433 Population 166/sq mi density
$61,250 Median Income $31,550 per capita
$90,700 Home Value $113,973 Zillow
$658 Median Rent 23.7% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
127 Violent Crime/100K 1,018 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$61,250 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,700 home value, $658/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
127 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Midland, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,250
18% below
$31,550 per capita
Home Value
$90,700
68% below
Zillow: $113,973
Median Rent
$658/mo
43% below
23.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
127/100K
67% below
1,018/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.4%
66% below
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
136% above
16.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

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)

Income
82%
Home Value
32%
Rent
57%
Poverty
131%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
236%
Crime
33%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Midland a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Midland residents earn a median household income of $61,250 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,550. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,586 business establishments, including 311 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Midland is $90,700 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $113,973. Median rent is $658/month, with 23.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1942.

Safety & Crime

Midland reports 127 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,018/100K.

Education

11.4% of adults in Midland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Midland has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.

Data Overview

People

Population2,433
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density166/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans14.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$61,250
Per Capita$31,550
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty16.3%
County GDP$8,033M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131

Housing

A+
Home Value$90,700
Rent$658
Ownership55.3%
Zillow$113,973
Housing Units1,259
Rent Burden23.7%

Crime

F
Violent127/100K
Property1,018/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,406/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain40.7 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation776 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.4%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute24 min
Broadband77.2%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11

Did You Know?

Midland was founded in 1905.
The median home in Midland was built in 1942.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 169 Mbps.
There are 311 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.