Median Income
$58,000
23% lower than US avg
Home Value
$300,000
6% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
6.8%
80% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,060
9% lower than US avg
Unemployment
8.6%
139% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
16.4%
32% higher than US avg
How Midway Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population651
Median Age62.8 yrs
Density138/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Economy
C+
Median Income$58,000
Per Capita$40,600
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty16.4%
Commute16 min
Housing
B+
Home Value$300,000
Rent$1,060
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units325
Rent Burden12.5%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation2,467 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.8%
High School+29.1%
Graduate+2.6%
Is Midway a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Midway receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Midway has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Midway is $58,000, 23% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.6%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 16.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Midway is $300,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,060 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 5.2x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Education
6.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.1% have completed high school.
Midway has a population of 651 with a density of 138 people per square mile. The median age is 62.8 years, 61% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.9%), with 6.8% Asian.
Population
651
Total Population
2021 Census
62.8yrs
Median Age
61% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 92.3% |
| 18% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.8% |
| 94% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 6.9% |
The median household income in Midway is $58,000, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $58,000 |
| 23% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $40,600 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 8.6% |
| 139% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 16.4% |
| 32% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 16.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 75.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 17.8% |
The median home value in Midway is $300,000, 6% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,060 (9% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $300,000 |
| 6% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,060 |
| 9% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 12.5% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 83.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 16.9% |
| Housing Units | 325 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Midway vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Midway vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 2,467 ft (752 m) |
| Area | 4.7 sq mi (12.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 138/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.0165°N, 118.7690°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |