Midland, Michigan
Among the top 20% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 46% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 61% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 44% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 80% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 44% of US places
- top 14% for sales tax
- bottom 14% for annual snowfall
Midland is a mid-size city in Michigan with about 42,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and C for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include sales tax, commute time, and comfortable days. It rates lower on property tax rate and annual snowfall.
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Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 3.2 in2.0 in
humid 66%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$72k64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 52% of US places
Home Value$178k55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$952better than 45% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 43% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.76%better than 16% of US places
Income Tax4.30%better than 69% of US places
Sales Tax6.00%better than 86% of US places
Estimated total tax burden10.63%better than 39% of US places
Unemployment4.5%better than 44% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)23°F16th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)71°F18th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation33.4 in28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall49.0 inbetter than 14% of US places
Sunny Days226 daysbetter than 42% of US places
Summer Humidity61°Fbetter than 71% of US places
Comfortable Days94 daysbetter than 78% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk56.5better than 63% of US places
Air Quality49 AQIbetter than 29% of US places
School Quality51.0better than 37% of US places
Violent Crime662/100kbetter than 54% of US places
Property Crime792/100kbetter than 56% of US places
Community
Population42,40497th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age38.840th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2049th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9542nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1540th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)87.7%56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)2.2%67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)4.4%54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.8%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.8%49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time21 minbetter than 80% of US places
Walkability8.1/20better than 75% of US places
Airport Distance83 mibetter than 47% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access88.9%better than 60% of US places
Amenities Nearby37.26better than 33% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 52% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Midland an affordable place to live?
- Midland is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 52% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Midland?
- The median home value in Midland is $178k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Midland?
- Median household income in Midland is $72k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Midland?
- Median gross rent in Midland is $952 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Midland safe?
- Midland is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 662/100k (better than 54%). Property crime is 792/100k.
- What is the weather like in Midland?
- Midland averages 71°F in July and 23°F in January, with 33.4 in of annual precipitation and about 226 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Midland?
- Public-school quality in Midland is below average, scoring better than 37% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Midland?
- The average one-way commute in Midland is 21 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)