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Midland, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Pierce County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,676 Population 2,854/sq mi density
$77,619 Median Income $34,556 per capita
$381,400 Home Value $480,551 Zillow
$1,499 Median Rent 35.6% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 240 sunny days/yr
1,108 Violent Crime/100K 7,005 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$77,619 median income, 3.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$381,400 home value, $1,499/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,108 violent crimes/100K (192% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Midland, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$77,619
3% above
$34,556 per capita
Home Value
$381,400
35% above
Zillow: $480,551
Median Rent
$1,499/mo
29% above
35.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,108/100K
192% above
7,005/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
48% below
84.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0% below
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21% above
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
240 sunny days/yr

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
103%
Home Value
135%
Rent
129%
Poverty
86%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
100%
Crime
292%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Midland a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 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 $77,619 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,556. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below 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 $480,551. 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.

Safety & Crime

Midland reports 1,108 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 192% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 7,005/100K.

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 54°F (12°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Data Overview

People

Population8,676
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density2,854/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$77,619
Per Capita$34,556
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$64,941M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,354

Housing

B+
Home Value$381,400
Rent$1,499
Ownership62.1%
Zillow$480,551
Housing Units3,402
Rent Burden35.6%

Crime

F
Violent1,108/100K
Property7,005/100K

Health

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,855/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days240/yr
Rain40.8 in/yr
AQI28 (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.
16.7% 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.