Midland City is a small town of 1,823 in Alabama, with a median household income of $35,682
and a 1.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Midland City stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Midland City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Midland City 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: 87.0
Midland City's overall cost of living index is 87.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Midland City costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Midland City, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$123,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$574
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
34.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$35,682
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Midland City's violent crime rate is 173.2 per 100,000 residents
— 54% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
173.2 /100k
Property Crime
519.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Midland City is served primarily by Dale County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.6:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Midland City, AL
National Avg
School District
Dale County
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
75.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Midland City sees average highs of 61.7°F in January
and 93.3°F in July,
with 53.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Midland City's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Midland City roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $123,400 and median rent is $574/month.
Midland City's violent crime rate is 173.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 519.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Midland City are operated by Dale County.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.6:1. 12.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Midland City, AL has a population of 1,823, a median household income of $35,682, and an unemployment rate of 1.8%.
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.
Midland City averages 61.7°F in January and 93.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.9 inches
with about 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Midland City, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 36350.
The population of Midland City, Alabama is 1,823 with a median age of 32.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Midland City: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $123,400, median household income $35,682, crime index 37 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Midland City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.