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Midland, Michigan

Introduction to Midland, Michigan

Midland, Michigan, in Midland county, is 20 miles NW of Saginaw, Michigan 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.

Midland History

This area was an Indian village before the arrival of the Europeans. Midland County was formally established in 1850 and had a railroad running through it by 1874. It was incorporated as city in 1887. One of the most significant elements of the city, The Dow Chemical Company, was established in 1897 and its headquarters lies in Midland to this day.

Midland and nearby Attractions

  • Pere Marquette Rail-Trail
  • Chippewa Nature Center
  • Midland Community Center
  • Hangtime Sports
  • Dow Gardens
  • Midland Community Stadium
  • John and Almira Kelly House
  • The Upper Bridge

Things To Do In Midland

The city of Midland provides opportunities for a wide range of cultural activities, involving theater and musical performances. Exhibitions are frequently organized at the Midland Center for the Arts. There are more than 8 parks in the city which are spread over an area of 3,000 acres. These parks are suitable for a variety of recreational, sporting and fitness activities. The city also has local golf courses and swimming pools.

Midland Transportation

Air transportation is available at the MBS International Airport.

Midland Higher Education

Northwood University and Davenport University are local institutions of learning.

High Points

Midland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 6%Midland College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 11%Midland Median Family Income
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Midland Short Commute Times
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Midland Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 18%Midland Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Midland, MI

Comparing Midland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women89
Well-Paid Single Men79
Female Share of the Population76
Senior Citizens75
Age of the Population76
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Male Share of the Population45
Racial Diversity28

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married78
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults910
Median Family Income89
People in Middle Class or Better78
People Above Poverty66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Working at Home77
Walking and Biking to Work67
Public Transportation Use27

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing97
Affordability of Rents84
People Living Alone75
Housing Recently Built59
Affordability of Property Taxes52
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime97
Low Violent Crime86

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