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Living in Midland

Midland is a city in Canada. Its population was 18,737 at the end of 2022. The unemployment rate was 12.69% at the end of 2021. Midland had a foreign population of 1,650 at the end of 2021.

Which Canada-wide rules apply when you move to Midland?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in CanadaNational rates and thresholds that apply in Midland.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

At the end of 2021, 23.2% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing. The number of dwellings in Midland reached 8,295 at the end of 2021.

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Midland yet. We do not infer one from another place.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households spending over 30% of income on rent23.2 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official
Dwellings8,295 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings7,849 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

8.8% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,650 people of 18,737 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

The employment rate was 46% at the end of 2021. At the end of 2021, 52.7% of Midland's working-age population was in the labour force.

Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Midland is 12.7%. Of 485 cities with data, 119 have unemployment of 6 to under 8%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Canada per band1 city: 0% to under 2%10–210 cities: 2% to under 4%102–497 cities: 4% to under 6%974–6119 cities: 6% to under 8%1196–8103 cities: 8% to under 10%1038–1075 cities: 10% to under 12%7510–1251 cities: 12% to under 14%5112–14Midland 12.7%18 cities: 14% to under 16%1814–168 cities: 16% to under 18%816–181 city: 18% to under 20%118–202 cities: 20% to under 22%220–22

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Employment rate46 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Median gross salary (regional)1,907 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca11Official
Unemployment rate12.69 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Midland. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Job Bank and public employment services — Public employment service

Government of Canada

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Midland. Sources checked through 12 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km39 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports2Official
Nearest Major Airport IataYLK3 Aug 2026OurAirports2Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Midland. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

IRCC newcomer language-learning services finder — State Language Course

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

For newcomers to Canada.

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Midland.

Climate and air quality

MetricValuePeriodSource
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 9.53 · Feb 8.03 · Mar 20.98 · Apr 21.57 · May 26.23 · Jun 28.57 · Jul 30.76 · Aug 31.71 · Sep 28.76 · Oct 25.65 · Nov 18.22 · Dec 12.79 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -25.97 · Feb -26.85 · Mar -29.3 · Apr -13.24 · May -1.8 · Jun 2.35 · Jul 8.35 · Aug 9.18 · Sep 4.36 · Oct -1.81 · Nov -9.66 · Dec -23.22 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan -5.58 · Feb -6.07 · Mar -2.13 · Apr 3.78 · May 9.5 · Jun 15.3 · Jul 19.93 · Aug 20.2 · Sep 16.88 · Oct 10.06 · Nov 4.11 · Dec -1.57 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official · coordinate grid

Cities of a similar size in Canada

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Canada cities
Central Saanich18,689 residentsPetawawa18,864 residentsStony Plain18,567 residentsTillsonburg18,554 residentsNiagara-on-the-Lake18,981 residentsPort Colborne19,035 residents

Population and city profile

Midland spanned 35.3 km² at the end of 2021. Midland counted 7,850 households at the end of 2021. Midland's median age was 50 years at the end of 2021.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Midland residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport91.2%Foreign residents 8.8%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area35.33 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
City area35.33 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Foreign-resident share9.49 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada3Official
Foreign residents1,650 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada3Official
Population density504.3 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Population18,737 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada5Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022
Population in Midland by year, residents16,61717,37618,13518,8942001200520092015202218,737residents

Population rose 11.6% between 2001 and 2022, from 16,783 to 18,737.

Is Midland a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker39%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 29–49%
Skilled employee47%strong on work, weak on safety · range 38–56%
Student47%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 36–58%
Family40%strong on housing, weak on safety · range 29–51%
Retirement50%strong on housing, weak on admin · range 37–63%
Foreign residents1,650 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Population18,737 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Households spending over 30% of income on rent23.2 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings8,295 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Employment rate46 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)1,907 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents born abroad9.5 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official
Households7,850 households31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Labour force participation rate52.7 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Median age50 years31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada10Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Midland when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Midland?

The median gross salary is 1,907 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

What is the unemployment rate in Midland?

The unemployment rate is 12.69 %. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many people live in Midland?

The published population is 18,737 people. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many foreign residents live in Midland?

1,650 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is Midland a good place to live?

Midland may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Midland, Canada: rent, salary, jobs, climate [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/ca/midland/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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