At a Glance
Median Income
$91,169
$49,327 per capita
Home Value
$298,600
Zillow: $330,434
Median Rent
$1,407/mo
30.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
375/100K
1,709/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.7%
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
12.5% 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+
3.5 / 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 $91,169 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,327. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 540 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Midland is $298,600 , 6% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $330,434. Median rent is $1,407/month, with 30.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Midland reports 375 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 1% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,709/100K. The murder rate is 5.7/100K.
Education
33.7% of adults in Midland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(0% below the national average).
86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Midland has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population133,998
Median Age31.6 yrs
Density1,759/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.7%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$91,169
Per Capita$49,327
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$5,215M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,532
Housing
A+
Home Value$298,600
Rent$1,407
Ownership65.1%
Zillow$330,434
Housing Units55,041
Rent Burden30.6%
Crime
F
Violent375/100K
Property1,709/100K
Murder5.7/100K
Assault275/100K
Burglary246/100K
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,227/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain13.5 in/yr
Elevation2,818 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.7%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+8.7%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute20 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed56 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Midland was founded in 1881.
The median home in Midland was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Midland International Air And Space Port (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
13.7% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.