Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
21%
Avg Rent
$937
Population
42,891
Renter Mix
34% Rent
Midland anchors the western point of Michigan’s Tri-Cities triangle, connecting to Bay City and Saginaw while maintaining its distinct identity shaped by Dow Chemical Company’s 1897 founding. Downtown Main Street pulses with specialty shops, local restaurants, and a farmers’ market along the Tittabawassee River. The Tridge, a three-way footbridge where river channels meet, links downtown to Towsley Dike and Chippewassee Parks, making it easy to go from coffee shops to riverside trails in minutes. Northwood University adds academic presence and keeps the arts calendar stocked year-round.
Renters find diverse options, from cozy apartments in tree-lined neighborhoods to spacious townhomes near golf courses and green spaces. The rental market offers better accessibility than larger Michigan metros, delivering solid value without sacrificing comfort. Studios, one-bedrooms, and multi-bedroom layouts provide flexibility for those putting down roots or just getting started.
Median Household Income
$68,384
Average: $97,659
Education
15,868
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
20,294
Workers Employed
Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
21%
Housing Distribution
Midland has more homeowners than renters.
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Midland, MI is $630 for a studio, $940 for one bedroom, $1,140 for two bedrooms, and $1,427 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Midland has increased by 6.3% in the past year.
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Midland, MI is for everyday living.
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Walkability
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Drivability
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Bikeability
Public
Grades K-5
586 Students
Public
Grades K-5
605 Students
Public
Grades K-5
238 Students
Public
Grades K-5
475 Students
Public
Grades K-5
439 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
903 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
856 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
371 Students
Mcesa And Sugnet School Classroom Programs
Public
Grades PK-12
146 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,156 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,268 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
490 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
61 Students
Mcesa And Sugnet School Classroom Programs
Public
Grades PK-12
146 Students
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