Living in Midland, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Midland · Census data 2020–2024
Midland has 337 residents with a median age of 35.2. The median household income is $55,000 (23% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $121,100, the median rent is $829/month.
Midland is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Midland at a glance
- Population
- 337
- Median age
- 35.2State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $55,000State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $121,100State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $829/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 68.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 1.4%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Midland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 44% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 9.4%; a poverty rate of 19%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Midland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Midland the median home value is $121,100, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $829 per month, which is 19.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,297 a month in housing costs.
Midland median household income
The median household income in Midland is $55,000 and the income per person is $24,537. 19% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Midland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 169
- Owner-occupied
- 68.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.8%
- Vacant
- 12.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.28
Midland demographics
- Population
- 337
- Median age
- 35.2
- Under 18
- 16.3%
- 65 and older
- 11.3%
- Households
- 148
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 10.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Midland ›
Education in Midland
1.4% of adults 25 and older in Midland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Midland
- Unemployment rate
- 9.4%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 7.6%
- Drive alone
- 91.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.5%
Midland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland | 337 | $55,000 | $121,100 | $829 |
| Blanchester | 4,538 | $54,583 | $195,700 | $919 |
| Martinsville | 352 | $44,732 | $109,800 | $900 |
| St. Martin | 171 | $55,962 | $237,500 | — |
| Clarksville | 573 | $63,611 | $158,800 | $1,064 |
| Lynchburg | 1,493 | $70,956 | $150,600 | $889 |
| Fayetteville | 324 | $85,417 | $168,300 | $863 |
| Lake Lorelei | 1,746 | $114,201 | $289,200 | — |
| Butlerville | 178 | $85,875 | $137,500 | $1,393 |
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What is the median household income in Midland, OH?
The median household income in Midland is $55,000, 23% lower than the Ohio median of $71,389 (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 $121,100, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Midland?
The median gross rent in Midland is $829 per month, about 19.9% of household income.
Is Midland, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 44% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 9.4%; a poverty rate of 19%.
What is the median age in Midland?
The median age in Midland is 35.2 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Midland?
The average commute to work in Midland is 24 minutes; 7.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Midland?
The unemployment rate in Midland is 9.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Midland?
1.4% 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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