City Report · NC

Midland

Pop. 4,860·5th most expensive in North Carolina·Rental market data updated monthly for Midland, NC

Median rent (all units)

$2,232/mo

Year-over-Year

Stable

Month-over-Month

+1.4%

vs US Median

+$300

Reported rents

Rising (Monthly)

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Midland · $2,232

More expensive than 71% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo

Affordability

26% of income

AFFORDABLE

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At $2,232/mo, rent takes about 26% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford

$89,000/yr

Local median income

$101,477/yr

Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Midland's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,180

1 BR

$1,230

2 BR

$1,370

3 BR

$1,690

4 BR+

$2,140

Fair Market Rent (HUD)

$1,370/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,232 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: September 25, 2026

From the history

What the numbers show

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($101,477) is $2,537 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,140).

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for Midland. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$26,784/yr

At $2,232/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (0.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Midland, NC is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

4,860

Median income

$101,477

Median age

38.9

Renters

16.1%

Age distribution

21.6%

20.6%

32.8%

14.3%

Under 1821.6%

18–3420.6%

35–5432.8%

55–6414.3%

65+10.7%

Gender

45.3%

54.7%

Male45.3%

Female54.7%

Race & ethnicity

72.5%

15.4%

White72.5%

Black15.4%

Hispanic7.2%

Asian0.6%

Other4.3%

Education (25+)

29.5%

34.8%

32.9%

No HS diploma2.8%

HS diploma29.5%

Some college34.8%

Bachelor's+32.9%

Housing tenure

83.9%

16.1%

Owner83.9%

Renter16.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Midland, NC has changed in 5 years

Income

$95,687 → $101,477

up 6.1%

Population

4,519 → 4,860

up 7.5%

Renter share

13.8% → 16.1%

+2.3 pts

Bachelor's+

32.4% → 32.9%

+0.5 pts

Median age

37.6 → 38.9

+1.3 yrs

Median household income rose from $95,687 to $101,477 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.1% shift. The population has grown by 7.5% since 2021, moving from about 4,519 residents to roughly 4,860. Renters now make up 16.1% of households, compared with 13.8% five years ago.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Midland on your salary?

At $2,232/mo, how Midland rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $88,811/yr · Rent = 30.2% income

stretched

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $63,055/yr · Rent = 42.5% income

rent-burdened

Police Officer

Avg $72,634/yr · Rent = 36.9% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $129,823/yr · Rent = 20.6% income

affordable

Lawyer

Avg $165,882/yr · Rent = 16.1% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $59,041/yr · Rent = 45.4% income

rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $53,307/yr · Rent = 50.2% income

severely rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $65,706/yr · Rent = 40.8% income

rent-burdened

By apartment size

Midland rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Midland. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

Tips for renters in Midland

About renting in Midland, NC

Last updated: September 25, 2026

The median rent in Midland is $2,232/mo as of September 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,180/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,370/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,230/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,690/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($101,477/yr), Midland ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in Midland?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $89,000/year (about $43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,232/mo in Midland. The local median household income is $101,477/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.