At a Glance
Median Income
$43,750
$25,970 per capita
Median Rent
$669/mo
22.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,029/100K
5,349/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.9%
80.7% high school+
Unemployment
18.5%
13.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
52.7%
22.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Midway Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Midway's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Midway a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Midway residents earn a median household income of $43,750 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,970. The unemployment rate stands at 18.5% (414% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 208 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Midway reports 1,029 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 171% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,349/100K.
Education
8.9% of adults in Midway hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
80.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Midway has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population633
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density191/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$43,750
Per Capita$25,970
Unemployment18.5%
Poverty13.1%
County GDP$375M
Avg Weekly Wage$975
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$669
Ownership57.5%
Zillow$87,601
Housing Units299
Rent Burden22.7%
Crime
F
Violent1,029/100K
Property5,349/100K
Health
Obesity52.7%
Diabetes21.7%
Smoking22.6%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death15,998/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain57.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation540 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+80.7%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score2.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 73%
Commute28 min
Broadband74.6%
Internet Speed23 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Midway was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Auburn University Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.506 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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