Living in Midland, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Midland · Census data 2020–2024
Midland has 42,724 residents with a median age of 39.3. The median household income is $73,325 (about the same as the Michigan median), the median home value is $203,900, the median rent is $1,048/month.
Midland at a glance
- Population
- 42,724
- Median age
- 39.3State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $73,325State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $203,900State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,048/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 67.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 44.6%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Midland a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Michigan median; home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 10.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Midland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Midland the median home value is $203,900, 39% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,048 per month, which is 30.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,485 a month in housing costs.
Midland median household income
The median household income in Midland is $73,325 and the income per person is $44,053. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Midland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 19,459
- Owner-occupied
- 67.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.9%
- Vacant
- 4.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.25
Midland demographics
- Population
- 42,724
- Median age
- 39.3
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 20.4%
- Households
- 18,535
- Foreign-born
- 4.8%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Midland ›
Education in Midland
44.6% of adults 25 and older in Midland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 18.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Midland
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 12.6%
- Drive alone
- 76.1%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.8%
Midland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland | 42,724 | $73,325 | $203,900 | $1,048 |
| Auburn | 2,124 | $71,653 | $168,000 | $1,069 |
| Sanford | 716 | $68,000 | $175,600 | $950 |
| Freeland | 7,557 | $110,547 | $265,900 | $1,245 |
| Hemlock | 1,529 | $102,188 | $221,800 | $1,011 |
| Merrill | 798 | $47,500 | $93,200 | $719 |
| Shields | 7,402 | $82,125 | $174,500 | $941 |
| Bay City | 32,320 | $49,420 | $97,600 | $766 |
| Zilwaukee | 1,609 | $57,756 | $95,300 | $1,195 |
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What is the median household income in Midland, MI?
The median household income in Midland is $73,325, about the same as the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Midland?
The median home value in Midland is $203,900, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Midland?
The median gross rent in Midland is $1,048 per month, about 30.3% of household income.
Is Midland, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Michigan median; home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 10.3%.
What is the median age in Midland?
The median age in Midland is 39.3 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Midland?
The average commute to work in Midland is 20 minutes; 12.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Midland?
The unemployment rate in Midland is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Midland?
44.6% of adults in Midland have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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