Quality of Life

Midland is full of views, arts, and culture!

Within walking distance to downtown Midland, locals and visitors alike can admire Midland’s MidMod architecture, enjoy the symphony or a show, dine al fresco on the rooftop patio at Gratzi or near the Main Street fireplaces, peruse the retail scene in one of our locally-owned boutiques or catch a Great Lakes Loons minor-league baseball game.

On the outskirts of the City, the confluence of the Chippewa & Tittabawassee rivers connect our nature preserves, mountain bike and cross-country ski trails, hundreds of acres of family-owned agriculture and outdoor break from the hustle of daily life.

The simplicity of a small metro appealing to makers and innovators, with niches sought by adventurers and innovators, and the backbone of a strong, local economy, it’s easy to see yourself centered, in Midland.

From the stands of Dow Diamond’s Minor League Baseball, excellent education opportunities, to the arts & cultural scene led by the Midland Center for the Arts, Midland’s City Forest boasts year-round opportunities to shred a trail or ride the rails of our toboggan runs before a brick oven pizza lunch.

Our strong community economy, paired with urban amenities, and a low cost of living makes Midland a perfect spot to be. Midland is Michigan, Centered.

Midland is full of views, arts, and culture!

Local Healthcare Providers

MyMichigan Health

MyMichigan Health, a premier healthcare partner in Midland and an affiliate of Michigan Medicine and the University of Michigan Health System, has signed an agreement with Ascension Michigan to bring its Saginaw, Tawas, and Standish facilities into the MyMichigan network. This expansion furthers MyMichigan’s mission of “Creating Healthy Communities – Together” while honoring Ascension’s tradition of compassionate, personalized care.

The transition, expected to close by summer, includes Ascension St. Mary’s in Saginaw (268-bed acute care facility), Ascension St. Joseph in Tawas (47-bed inpatient facility), and Ascension Standish (25-bed critical access hospital with a 29-bed skilled nursing unit), along with related care sites and physician practices.

Both organizations are committed to a seamless transition, with no service disruptions. Dr. Lydia Watson, MyMichigan’s president and CEO, emphasized, “We are dedicated to providing exceptional care close to home.” Additionally, MyMichigan will engage employees and the community in a collaborative planning process to strengthen its culture and local connections.

McLaren Bay Region

McLaren Bay Region joined the Midland community in 2019 with the development of a 55,000 square foot facility that hosts urgent care, occupational health and primary care focused medical professionals.

Max Loves Midland is your central hub for entertainment, resources, and inspiring stories from local residents, all crafted to strengthen community connection in Midland County, Michigan. With the vision Midland: an inclusive community. Together. Forward. Bold., we’re dedicated to creating a place where everyone thrives. By aligning our community’s events on a shared calendar, we reduce duplication and enhance engagement across Midland. Grounded in the Communities of Excellence 2026 framework, Max Loves Midland believes that transformative change comes from collective effort. Supported by the Midland Area Community Foundation and various local organizations, this non-partisan initiative celebrates the achievements of our region while inviting everyone to help make Midland a community of choice for generations to come.

Cost of Living

Cost of Living scores and indexes are a mechanism of comparing the overall price of goods and services between different cities throughout the United States. The national average for all Cost of Living Index categories is 100.

Compared to the U.S. average, Midland, MI, has a notably lower cost of living. With average monthly expenses around $1,732 for a single person and $3,591 for a family of four, Midland remains more affordable than many cities, especially in housing and utilities. Midland’s median salary also stretches further, covering living expenses for a longer period than in higher-cost cities. You can find more detailed comparisons on LivingCost.org.

Education

From quality K-12 education to strong connections with local and statewide universities, Midland County produces high-caliber, qualified candidates.

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