At a Glance
Median Income
$77,619
$34,556 per capita
Home Value
$381,400
Zillow: $482,719
Median Rent
$1,499/mo
35.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
84.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
13.4% 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
3.3 / 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 $77,619 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,556. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,820 business establishments, including 1,771 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Midland is $381,400 , 35% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $482,719. Median rent is $1,499/month, with 35.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
17.6% of adults in Midland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
84.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Midland has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population8,676
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density2,854/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$77,619
Per Capita$34,556
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$64,941M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,354
Housing
B+
Home Value$381,400
Rent$1,499
Ownership62.1%
Zillow$482,719
Housing Units3,402
Rent Burden35.6%
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,855/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain42.0 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation413 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+84.6%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute33 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries29
Did You Know?
The median home in Midland was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Seattle-Tacoma International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
20.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 1,771 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 86 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.