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Midland, MI

With the amenities of a big city and the charm of a mid-sized community, Midland is one of the Best Cities in America to Raise a Family according to Forbes. The Dow Chemical Company was founded in Midland in 1897 and still has its world headquarters there, while residents have healthcare options that include MidMichigan Medical Center-Midland. Cultural opportunities include theaters, concerts and museums, and the city has a strong education system along with good housing choices.

Midland Rankings

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Affordable Places To Live In Midland

Median Household Income
$77,166
Median Home Value
$235,218
Housing Affordability Index
151
Percent of Adult Population with 401(k)
15.70%
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Education & Career Opportunities In Midland

Unemployment Rate
2.60%
Percent of Population With Bachelor's Degree or Higher
30.10%
Percent of Population in the Workforce
78.90%

Food Scene in Midland

43.00%
Percent of Adults Drank Beer in Last 6 Months
Restaurants per Capita
25.50
Percent of Adults who Dined Out
50.20%
Average Annual Spending on Lunch Out
$1,377.00

Love Where You Live In Midland

Volunteerism Rate
16.10%
Adults Volunteered for Charitable Organization
Voting
48.60%
Of Adults Voted in Last Election
Local Participation
5.60%
Adults Served on a Local Committee
Diversity Index
74.10
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Health in Midland

80.80%
Of Population Has Health Insurance
12.40%
Of Population Jogged in the Past Year
Hospitals per Capita
0.30
24.70%
Of Households Used Organic Food in Last 6 Months

Where to Live Now In Midland

Average Mortgage Amount
$1,085.86
Median Rent
$1,009
61.00%
Of Homes Owned
39.00%
Of Homes Rented
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Experiences & Adventures In Midland

7.60%
Of Population Went to Art Gallery Last Year
11.00%
Of Population Attended Live Theater Last Year
13.00%
Of Population Went to a Zoo Last Year
16.20%
Of Population Attended a Sporting Event Last Year
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