City safety & data profile

MidlandMI

Midland, MI is a 42K-resident city in Midland County with a median household income of $73,325.

Midland County, Michigan. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Midland, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Midland has a population larger than 75% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $203,900, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

42K
Population
Top 25%
By size
$73,325
Median income
$203,900
Median home
10.3%
Poverty rate

The read on Midland

Midland posts a median household income higher than 41% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Midland area.

Top 59%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Midland

Where Midland income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$73,325 Bottom 41% higher than 41% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MI $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Midland, MI beyond the headline numbers

Midland sits inside Midland County, Michigan, at roughly 43.62°N, -84.25°W. Population 42,200, $73,325 median household income. Median home value $203,900, median rent $1,048. Poverty rate 10.3%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Midland's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 33.7%, then obesity at 30.8%. 1 hospital in/around Midland, 4/5 avg rating, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Midland from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
42,200
Midland
Median Income
$73,325
+8% vs avg
Median Home Value
$203,900
-10% vs avg
Median Age
39.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Midland County) - Midland's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
84K-0%
Median Income
$77,705+46%
Median Home Value
$195,400+52%
Poverty Rate
10.7%-20%
Unemployment
4.4%-48%

Economics

Economics indicators for Midland, MI
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,048/mo
Poverty Rate
10.3% -27% vs avg
Unemployment 4.1%
Bachelor's Degree+ 44.6%
Work From Home 12.6%
Public Transit 0.8%

Population

White 88.1%
African American 2%
Asian 3.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
33.7%
Obesity
30.8%
Short Sleep Duration
30.3%
Physical Inactivity
20.6%
Binge Drinking
17%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.3%
Frequent Physical Distress
12.8%
Current Smoking
12.2%
Current Asthma
11%
Diabetes
10%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 71.7%
Annual Checkup 79.9%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease
6.5%
Lack of Health Insurance
5.6%
Stroke
3.2%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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0
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1
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0
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0
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0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
0
MYMICHIGAN MEDICAL CENTER MIDLAND
MIDLAND · Acute Care Hospitals
★★★★☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Midland, MI? ▼
Midland, MI has a population of 42,200 people, located in Midland County, Michigan.
What is the median household income in Midland? ▼
The median household income in Midland, MI is $73,325 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 10.3%.
What is the median home value in Midland? ▼
The median home value in Midland, MI is $203,900. Median rent is $1,048/month.
What are the top health concerns in Midland? ▼
The top health indicators in Midland include High Blood Pressure (33.7%), Obesity (30.8%), Short Sleep Duration (30.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Midland? ▼
Midland has 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Midland? ▼
The median age in Midland, MI is 39.3 years. 44.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Midland, MI is located in Midland County, Michigan. With a population of 42K and a $73,325 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Midland area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Midland's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Midland area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Midland against Michigan peers on any ranking lens. Explore Michigan

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Midland County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.