At a Glance
Median Income
$88,059
$32,518 per capita
Home Value
$173,600
Zillow: $180,719
Violent Crime
144/100K
2,966/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.9%
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
5.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
19.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Medway Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Medway's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Medway a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Medway residents earn a median household income of $88,059 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,518. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 13,276 business establishments, including 1,139 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Medway is $173,600 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,719. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Safety & Crime
Medway reports 144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,966/100K.
Education
14.9% of adults in Medway hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Medway has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population709
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density1,477/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans22.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$88,059
Per Capita$32,518
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$40,097M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,182
Housing
A+
Home Value$173,600
Rent
Ownership94.8%
Zillow$180,719
Housing Units257
Rent Burden27.8%
Crime
F
Violent144/100K
Property2,966/100K
Health
Obesity41.2%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death12,141/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation850 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+8.7%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute18 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries27
Did You Know?
The median home in Medway was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 1,139 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.