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, is a premier health care provider in Midland and an affiliate of Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan. Its growing network includes hospitals and care sites throughout the region, including facilities in Saginaw, Tawas and Standish.

Guided by its purpose of “Creating Healthy Communities – Together,” MyMichigan Health is committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care close to home. Through collaboration with employees, patients and local communities, the organization continues to strengthen access to care while responding to the unique needs of the communities it serves.

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.
Cost of Living

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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