At a Glance
Median Income
$69,600
$35,527 per capita
Home Value
$247,100
Zillow: $286,669
Median Rent
$1,183/mo
32.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.5%
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
11.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
15.5% smoking rate
How Halfway Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Halfway's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Halfway a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Halfway residents earn a median household income of $69,600 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,527. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,704 business establishments, including 333 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Halfway is $247,100 , 12% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,669. Median rent is $1,183/month, with 32.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Education
20.5% of adults in Halfway hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Halfway has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population10,974
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density2,511/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born5.8%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$69,600
Per Capita$35,527
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty11.2%
County GDP$9,961M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,120
Housing
A+
Home Value$247,100
Rent$1,183
Ownership69.8%
Zillow$286,669
Housing Units4,787
Rent Burden32.1%
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,710/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain35.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation545 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.5%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute25 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Halfway was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 333 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.