Living in Midland, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Midland · Census data 2020–2024
Midland has 9,050 residents with a median age of 36.9. The median household income is $84,700 (14% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $412,800, the median rent is $1,546/month.
Midland at a glance
- Population
- 9,050
- Median age
- 36.9State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $84,700State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $412,800State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,546/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 58.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.1%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Midland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 27% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 11.5%.
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 $412,800, 24% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,546 per month, which is 29.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,031 a month in housing costs.
Midland median household income
The median household income in Midland is $84,700 and the income per person is $34,396. 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Midland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,440
- Owner-occupied
- 58.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.6%
- Vacant
- 5.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.79
Midland demographics
- Population
- 9,050
- Median age
- 36.9
- Under 18
- 25.2%
- 65 and older
- 13.5%
- Households
- 3,237
- Foreign-born
- 17.1%
- Veterans
- 11.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Midland ›
Education in Midland
19.1% of adults 25 and older in Midland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Midland
- Unemployment rate
- 5.4%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 7.8%
- Drive alone
- 75.3%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.1%
Midland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland | 9,050 | $84,700 | $412,800 | $1,546 |
| Summit | 8,791 | $106,736 | $512,600 | $1,519 |
| Clover Creek | 7,345 | $95,061 | $471,900 | $1,814 |
| Parkland | 38,742 | $72,239 | $423,000 | $1,663 |
| Waller | 7,683 | $101,490 | $512,200 | $1,787 |
| Summit View | 8,480 | $108,806 | $524,300 | $1,887 |
| McChord AFB | 2,999 | $54,808 | — | $2,323 |
| Fife | 10,949 | $90,532 | $543,100 | $1,889 |
| Spanaway | 34,019 | $98,251 | $445,700 | $1,813 |
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What is the median household income in Midland, WA?
The median household income in Midland is $84,700, 14% lower than the Washington median of $98,141 (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 $412,800, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Midland?
The median gross rent in Midland is $1,546 per month, about 29.3% of household income.
Is Midland, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 27% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 11.5%.
What is the median age in Midland?
The median age in Midland is 36.9 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Midland?
The average commute to work in Midland is 33 minutes; 7.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Midland?
The unemployment rate in Midland is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Midland?
19.1% 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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