Midland, Michigan

Small Michigan city with local appeal

Midwest Midland, MI Metro

WhereAtHome Score

80.2

B-

out of 100

Overview

Midland is a Michigan city with a population of approximately 42,663, part of the Midland, MI metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $259,992. Median household income is $71,809.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 42,663 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $259,992 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $71,809 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 21.1 minutes
  • Part of the Midland, MI metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

42,663

Source: Census ACS

$259,992

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$71,809

Source: Census ACS

21.1 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

30

Source: Walk Score

94 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Midland County (county-level results)

42%
57%
Democrat 20,926
Republican 28,571
Leans R+15.2

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 79/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 76.1/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 69.5/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 80/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 30/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 50.6/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 80.2

Location

Midland, MI (43.6376, -84.2680)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.