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Midland, PA


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Midland, Pennsylvania

Midland, Pennsylvania, in Beaver county, is 27 miles NW of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town is conveniently located inside the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. There are an estimated 3,137 people in Midland.

The People and Families of Midland

In Midland, about 40% of adults are married. In Midland, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the town isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Approximately 24% of Midland is non-white. In Pennsylvania, Midland is known for its racial diversity.

Midland has a larger percentage of females than most places. The town has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Midland had a median family income of $31,887.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($2,500) in Midland. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Midland Housing

Approximately 48% of housing in Midland is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the town than you'll find in other towns. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Midland. The town is known in Pennsylvania for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Midland, 90% of commuters drive to work. Midland is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyMidland Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Midland Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Midland Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Midland, PA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens910
Age of the Population87
Children Under 5 Years Old79
Well-Paid Single Men31
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size22
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better31
People Above Poverty21
Median Family Income21
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use86
Short Commute Times33
Working at Home34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Affordability of Rents1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
Affordability of Property Taxes46
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime32
Low Violent Crime22

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