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Middleway, WV

West Virginia · Metropolitan Area

Middleway is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 403.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
403 Population 360/sq mi density
$349,300 Home Value
54°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
68.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Home Value $349,300
24% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 68.9%
104% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.9%
15% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.2%
34% lower than US avg

How Middleway Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population403
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density360/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans2.4%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$33,846
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$3,037M
Commute16 min

Housing

Home Value$349,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units167
Rent Burden28.4%

Health

Obesity36.9%
Uninsured7.4%
Smoking14.9%
Depression30.1%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
AQI39 (Good)
Rain39.0 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation509 ft (155 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+68.9%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+25.0%
School Score4.81

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute16 min
Broadband69.4%
Libraries3

Is Middleway a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Middleway receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Middleway stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 8.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Middleway is $349,300, 24% above the national median.

Education

Middleway is a highly educated community — 68.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 93.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Middleway experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 302 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Middleway has a population of 403 with a density of 360 people per square mile. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

403
Total Population
360
People / sq mi
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 40.9%
Female 59.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Middleway vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Middleway vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Middleway is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes.

Income: Middleway vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$33,846
Avg Weekly Wage$1,189
IRS Avg AGI$83,954

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate8.2%
34% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,314
County GDP$3,037M

Business (County)

Restaurants129
Healthcare80
Retail145
Manufacturing26

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,965
15% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.85%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time16.1 min
Drive Alone64.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Middleway is $349,300, 24% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$349,300
24% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden28.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$714
1 Bedroom$766
2 Bedrooms$945
3 Bedrooms$1,231
4 Bedrooms$1,380

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.6%
Housing Units167
Median Year Built1974

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,965
15% below US avg
Effective Rate0.85%
In Middleway, 36.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.4% of residents lack health insurance. 14.9% are current smokers. 30.1% report depression. 24.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Middleway vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.9%
15% above US avg
Diabetes10.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure34.8%
Asthma12.1%
COPD6.4%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.9%
6% above US avg
Binge Drinking15.6%
Physical Inactivity24.0%
Depression30.1%
Mental Distress20.1%
Physical Distress13.1%
Short Sleep36.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate87.3%
Uninsured7.4%
14% below US avg
Checkup Rate78.5%
Dental Visits62.3%
Premature Death9,062/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access35.1%
Healthcare Facilities80
Middleway has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.0 inches. The area enjoys 302 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.1°F
0% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.0 inches
3% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation509 ft (155 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density360/sq mi
Coordinates39.3035°N, 77.9806°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS54037
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 68.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (104% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 15.8-point margin. 69.4% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 56.8%
D 41%

Winner: Republican by 15.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+68.9%
104% above US avg
High School+93.7%
Graduate Degree+25.0%
School Test Score4.81
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density360/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access69.4%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities80
Restaurants129
Retail Stores145

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute16.1 min
Drive Alone64.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.3%

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