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Midland, Michigan, in Midland county, is 20 miles NW of Saginaw, Michigan (center to center) and 107 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. The city is conveniently located inside the Saginaw - Bay City - Midland metropolitan area. There are an estimated 41,685 people in Midland.
In Midland, about 59% of adults are married.
In 2000, Midland had a median family income of $64,949. Midland has more than its share of wealthy families and people. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the city.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($50,975) in Midland. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.
Approximately 70% of housing in Midland is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Midland, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.
In Midland, 94% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in the city than other cities.
Midland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):
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| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 6% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Midland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):
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Detailed pages on related topics: Midland colleges • Midland travel • Midland mortgages and property.
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