One of Miki's neighboring municipalities is Kobe City. As such, Miki also serves as a commuter town for Kobe City. With the aim of increasing demand as a commuter town, the city has actively pursued residential development. With many golf courses and the city being a park city, it is rich in tourism resources. One of the city's industries is agriculture. The city's agriculture is characterized by a relatively large number of small-scale farms. It is also known as a metalworking town, with a thriving metalworking industry. Tourist attractions in the city include Hyogo Prefectural Mikiyama Forest Park, Miki Horseland Park, and Miki Roadside Station.