Midfield is a small town of 5,159 in Alabama, with a median household income of $48,219
and a 6.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Midfield stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Midfield is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Midfield city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.6
Midfield's overall cost of living index is 92.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Midfield costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Midfield, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$84,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,125
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
59.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$48,219
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Midfield's violent crime rate is 368.5 per 100,000 residents
— 3% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
368.5 /100k
Property Crime
614.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Midfield is served primarily by Midfield City.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.5:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Midfield, AL
National Avg
School District
Midfield City
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Midfield sees average highs of 55.7°F in January
and 91.8°F in July,
with 58.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.2 inches of snow per year.
Midfield's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Midfield roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $84,800 and median rent is $1,125/month.
Midfield's violent crime rate is 368.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 614.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Midfield are operated by Midfield City.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.5:1. 14.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Midfield, AL has a population of 5,159, a median household income of $48,219, and an unemployment rate of 6.8%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Midfield averages 55.7°F in January and 91.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 58.3 inches
with about 1.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Midfield, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 35228.
The population of Midfield, Alabama is 5,159 with a median age of 36.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Midfield: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $84,800, median household income $48,219, crime index 70 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Midfield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.