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Midland

#1 in Best Places to Live in Saginaw Area
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Michigan
  • 177 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B-
    3. Housing
      A
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      A-
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      A-
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      A-
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    Midland is a town in Michigan with a population of 41,958. Midland is in Midland County and is one of the best places to live in Michigan. Living in Midland offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Midland there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Midland and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Midland are highly rated.
    About Midland...
    Population
    41,958

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $144,000
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $745
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      36%
    • Own
      64%
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    Midland Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      61.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      2.4
      6.1
    • Rape
      59.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      2.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      128.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,053.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      23.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      19%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      26%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      21%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      13%

    Working in Midland

    Jobs
    A-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $58,910
    National
    $55,322
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    Midland Reviews

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    If you want to live in a town that cares about education, family, and presentability, Midland is the right match for you! Aided with money from the Dow and Dupont companies, Midland is a very wealthy community. A myriad of concerts are brought into town by the Midland Center for the Arts, as well as shows throughout the year by high school students in the area. Family friendly, Midland always has something going on whether it be the Dow Tennis Classic in February, or River Days downtown at the end of August.
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    Midland blesses the residents with it's many beautiful parks. Unique to Midland is the "Tridge," which is a three way bridge standing over a river. The greenery and flowers gracing your sight everywhere you look is something that seems to never get old. Midland can get a little boring, but during the summer they do a great job to always have something going on! Listening to local bands play, watching movies in a garden, and frequenting the local farmers market are just a few of the great activities for Midland's summer. The shopping mall is beginning to close down, which is quite the bummer for many of Midland's residents, but there are still many great stores in Midland that keep the shopping going! Try checking out many of the cute stores, restaurants, and coffee houses in Downtown!
    Midland is a great city for families. It has great schooling systems that are advanced. There are also several parks and dog parks available. It does not offer much of a night scene for younger generations. The public library is not your ideal library and offers many community events as well. There is also a fine arts museum which has brought famous chefs and actors/actresses to the community. Overall, just a great city to be in to live or visit!