Midland

Midland, MI Area Guide

A lively community that embodies Midwestern charm

Schools Golf Suburban Airport Parks

The city of Midland forms the western cornerstone of central Michigan’s Tri-Cities region, a rough triangle that connects the community to Bay City and Saginaw. Consistently appearing highly on lists of best American cities for families, Midland adopts a mostly suburban atmosphere filled with quiet neighborhoods and boasting exceptional public schools.

The community is rich with public parks and golf courses, providing numerous opportunities to get outdoors. The charming Downtown district along Main Street features a popular collective of specialty shops, eclectic restaurants and bars, historic architecture, and a farmers’ market overlooking the Tittabawassee River. Drop into Café Zinc for your morning caffeine fix or swing by WhichCraft Taproom for a bite and a pint in the evening. One of the city’s most unique landmarks is the Tridge, a three-directional bridge that spans the river to connect Downtown to Towsley Dike Park and Chippewassee Park.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Midland, MI is $630 for a studio, $935 for one bedroom, $1,127 for two bedrooms, and $1,428 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Midland has increased by 7.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$935/month
653 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Midland, MI is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

38 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

47 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Woodcrest Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Siebert School

Public

Grades K-5

Plymouth Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Adams Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Midland High School

Public

Grades 9-12

H.H. Dow High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Bullock Creek High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Currie-Bennett Park
  • Alden Dow Museum of Science and Art
  • Central Park and Nicholson-Guenther Band Shell
  • Dow Gardens
  • Barstow Woods Park

Military Bases

Airports

  • MBS International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.