The demographics of the Middle Vlg City's neighborhoods provide a snapshot of the diversity of the neighborhood. The city's middle neighborhoods account for more than half of the entire population of many major cities. In Philadelphia, for instance, more than half of residents live in the MVA middle neighborhoods. In St. Louis, over 40% live in MVA middle neighborhoods, and in Milwaukee, more than 37 percent live in this neighborhood.
The middle neighborhoods of St. Louis represent a diverse population that is relatively low in income and wealth. These neighborhoods often contain a wide range of housing types and offer relatively affordable homes to middle-income families. The middle neighborhoods reflect both the strengths and weaknesses of the city's real estate market. These neighborhoods tend to be more diverse in terms of race and ethnicity, and they also have a relatively high proportion of middle-class residents.