Steelworker, 1938
Midland’s story
121 years in pictures
Census counts: 1,244 in 1910, a peak of 6,491 in 1950, 2,433 in 2020. The archive holds 11 old photos and papers going back to 1938 and 4 maps from 1901 on.
- 1905Midland is settled
MidlandPA
A town of 2,358, settled in 1905.
3 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain
Population
2,358
2025 Census estimate · −3.1% since 2020
Typical home
$115K
−2.6% in a year
Household income
$60K
median
Median age
47.3
years
Jobs based here
1,133
Balanced
Is Midland a good place to live?
Midland’s best subject grades are an A+ for cost of living and an A for walkability; its weakest is a D for health. On cost of living, just 25 of Pennsylvania’s 1,749 towns do better. Midland has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Midland stand out
Where Midland beats most towns.
Typical home value
Midland$115K
Pennsylvania$287K
Cost of livingA+
1.5 years of income buys a home
More affordable than 98% of U.S. towns
Zillow Home Value Index; area median household income, Census ACS.
WalkabilityA
More walkable than 86% of U.S. towns
5.6% of workers walk, bike or ride transit
EPA National Walkability Index; Census ACS.
Natural hazardsA−
Low risk of storm and flood damage
FEMA National Risk Index.
How Midland grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Pennsylvania), ordered by how far Midland is from typical.
Cost of livingA+Open →HealthLess healthy than 86% of U.S. towns; East Liverpool City Hospital 6.9 miles awayDOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 8.9 of 20; 2.5% of households have no carAOpen →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 22% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA−Open →SchoolsC+Open →Jobs & incomeC+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsConserved land, trails and parksB−Open →History4 notable people born hereC+Open →Civic life9.6 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsB+Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 47.3; 17% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Midland: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Midland, and how to reach them.
PowerDuquesne Light23.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterMidland Boro Muni Auth water system10 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Midland’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Pennsylvania you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereBeaver County Board of ElectionsBeaver County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Mar 2022
ZIP code1505915059 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Midland.
HousingCost of living grade A+
Midland’s typical home value is about $115K
The typical Midland home is worth about $115,000, down 2.6% in a year, 60% below the Pennsylvania typical home. Midland’s median rent is $720 a month, where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at $1,115 a month and U.S. towns at $1,185 a month. 59% of households own their home in Midland.
$115KZillow home value
| Midland | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 59% | 78% | 73% |
| Median rent | $720 a month | $1,115 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Midland$115K
Pennsylvania$287K
−2.6%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
SchoolsC+
Midland’s public schools trail 64% of Pennsylvania districts
Two of its 4 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is Pennsylvania Cyber CS, with 10,178 students.
36%of PA districts it outscoresC+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland El/MSLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 226 | C |
| Lincoln Park Performing Arts CSLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 674 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within PA on state tests
HealthD
Midland stands out in Pennsylvania and nationally: a larger share of its adults have obesity
43% of adults have obesity in Midland, against 35% in Pennsylvania’s towns and 35% across U.S. towns. 40% of Midland adults have high blood pressure. Midland beats the Pennsylvania average on 0 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 14.
14%healthier than U.S. townsDHealth Grade
| Midland | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 35% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 17% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 34% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 14% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
0 better12 too close to call14 worse
| What stands out | Midland | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More uninsured adults | 8.3% | 5.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 10% | 7.7% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 4.8% | 3.7% |
East Liverpool City Hospital
6.9 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A−
Low risk in Midland, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 78% of U.S. communities. Since 2008, 2 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Midland.
22risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
2
paid flood claims since 2008
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Midland has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Midland has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 21° and about 44 inches of snow falls in a winter.
44″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter24–39°
Spring39–61°
Summer60–82°
Fall44–64°
Oct 26
typical first frost
Apr 28
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C+
Midland has 1.2 jobs for every working resident, and 1,023 people commute in
Most working residents leave Midland for work: only 11% work in town. Jobs based in Midland grew to 1,133 in 2023, 145 more than in 2013. Midland’s median household income is $60,000.
11%work in town
| Midland | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 14% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $60,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 11% | 6.3% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Midland11%
Pittsburgh9%
Moon Township5%
Beaver4%
Center Township4%
14 mi
median commute distance
1,133
jobs based in Midland
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
A
Walkability grade: more walkable than 86% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Safety
Crime reported in Midland
Midland's reported crime rate is below Pennsylvania's. The violent crime rate in Midland is 2.1 per 1,000 residents. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts.
| Midland | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 2.1 per 1,000 residents | 0.7 | 1.6 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 8.1 per 1,000 residents | 5.7 | 9.9 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Midland2.1
Pennsylvania2.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Midland8.1
Pennsylvania13.6
U.S.15.5
5
violent crimes reported in 2025
19
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Nearby attractions
All 76 attractions →Acrisure Stadium and 58 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Midland. Close and well known come first.
Big draw26 mi Stadium & arenaAcrisure Stadium
27 mi LandmarkFort Duquesne
27 mi Stadium & arenaPNC Park
35 mi Theme parkKennywood
28 mi Stadium & arenaPPG Paints Arena
24 mi MuseumMeadowcroft RockshelterSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Acrisure Stadium: Fo2grfr, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Fort Duquesne: Sébastien Paquin, CC BY-SA 3.0 · PNC Park: alpineinc, CC BY 2.0 · Kennywood: Ski2007 of English Wikipedia, Public domain · PPG Paints Arena: Jleedev, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Meadowcroft Rockshelter: Lee Paxton, CC BY-SA 4.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Midland
19pages on Midland
The big questions
SchoolsC+Behind 64% of PA districts · 4 schoolsSafety2.1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthDBetter than PA on 0 of 26 CDC measuresCost of livingA+$115K typical home · down 2.6% in a yearWork & commuteC+$60K median household income · 1,133 jobs hereNatural hazardsA−FEMA risk higher than 22% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
6 within 15 miles of the center of Midland
Kent State University at East LiverpoolCommunity college · Public · East Liverpool, OH6.4 mi$7,492 in-state tuitionCommunity College of Beaver CountyCommunity college · Public · Monaca8 mi$7,500 in-state tuitionPennsylvania State University-Penn State BeaverUniversity or college · Public · Monaca8.9 mi$14,408 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Midland residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
Famous people from Midland
4 notable people were born in Midland.
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About Midland
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
Midland is a borough located along the Ohio River in western Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 2,433. It is part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. Founded in 1906, it was initially a company town surrounding the Crucible Steel Company's Midland Works.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1905
- Area
- 2.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 797 ft
- ZIP code
- 15059
Midland’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with Midland.
OhiovilleGreene TownshipIndustryMidland
How the neighbors grade
| Town | PA rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland | — | — | A+ | — | C+ | D |
| Ohioville | #240 | A | B− | A | A− | B+ |
| Greene Township | — | — | C+ | — | A− | B− |
| Industry | — | — | B | — | A− | B |
Midland, Greene Township and Industry have fewer than 2,500 residents, so they get subject grades but no overall grade. Midland, Greene Township and Industry report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Midland with a neighbor →
Questions about Midland
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Midland, PA expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A+.
What is Midland, PA known for?
4 notable people were born here, including Simmie Hill and John Hardon.