The Town FilesMidland, Pennsylvania
Borough in Beaver County · population 2,433 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $90,500
- Household income
- $60,096
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 30 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 47.3
Midland is a borough of 2,433 people in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $90,500, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks better transit than 84% of Pennsylvania towns, more walkable than 83% of Pennsylvania towns, better for first-time buyers than 70% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Midland ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Midland is worth $90,500, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 1.5 times the median household income of $60,096, which is more affordable than 97% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $720 a month. 59.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Midland | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $90,500 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $720 | $996 |
| Median household income | $60,096 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.5× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 59.2% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1944 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.5% | — |
Who lives in Midland
| People | Midland | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.3 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.7% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 20.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.2% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.0% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 14.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.3% | — |
| Work from home | 7.1% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 23.1 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 78.5% | 89.0% |
Weather in Midland
July highs average 81.8°F and January lows 20.7°F. About 40.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 30.4 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 111 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Midland since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on May 8, 2024 about 6.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 25, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 47 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 14, 2014.
Severe weather in Beaver County since 1996
Beaver County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
| April 16, 2010 | Snowstorm | DR-1898: Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorms |
| September 10, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3235: Hurricane Katrina |
Jobs and pay in Beaver County
Beaver County had 48,481 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,825 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Midland itself the ACS puts it at 3.5%.
Public schools in Midland
4 public schools with 1,394 students, about 15.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Park Performing Arts CS (charter) | 7-12 | 702 | 17.6 |
| Fairview El Sch | PK-5 | 335 | 14.6 |
| Midland El/MS | PK-8 | 230 | 14.4 |
| Midland Innovation & Technology CS (charter) | 9-12 | 127 | 14.1 |
Towns near Midland
- Industry, PA2.9 mi · 1,838 people · home $198,800
- Greene, PA3.1 mi · 2,187 people · home $245,300
- Ohioville, PA3.7 mi · 3,349 people · home $202,100
- Raccoon, PA4.9 mi · 2,793 people · home $218,800
- Potter, PA5.4 mi · 520 people · home $251,000
- Chester, WV5.7 mi · 2,208 people · home $112,000
- East Liverpool, OH5.7 mi · 9,958 people · home $81,300
- Calcutta, OH6.1 mi · 3,941 people · home $158,000
Midland questions
Is Midland, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Midland scores better for retirees than 30% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 24%. 23.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.3).
How much does a house cost in Midland?
The median owner-occupied home in Midland is valued at $90,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $60,096, so homes cost about 1.5 times income. Median rent is $720 a month.
What is the weather like in Midland?
July highs average 81.8°F and January lows 20.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.7 inches of precipitation a year and 30.4 inches of snow.
Does Midland get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Midland since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on May 8, 2024. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)