Midway, BC

British Columbia

Midway is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 651. Residents earn $58,000 per year, which is 23% below the national average.

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
651 Population 138/sq mi density
$58,000 Median Income $40,600 per capita
$300,000 Home Value
$1,060 Median Rent 12.5% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$58,000 median income, 8.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, $1,060/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher
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%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation2,467 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.8%
High School+29.1%
Graduate+2.6%

Community

Commute16 min

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
138
People / sq mi
62.8yrs
Median Age
61% above US avg
4.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.5%
Female 49.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Midway vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.3%
18% above US avg
Spanish0.8%
94% below US avg
Other Languages6.9%

Social Characteristics

Midway vs U.S. Average

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: Midway vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$58,000
23% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.6%
139% above US avg
Poverty Rate16.4%
32% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time16.1 min
Drive Alone75.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Midway is $300,000, 6% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,060 (9% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

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 Burden12.5%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.1%
Renter-Occupied16.9%
Housing Units325

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Midway vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation2,467 ft (752 m)
Area4.7 sq mi (12.2 km²)
Population Density138/sq mi
Coordinates49.0165°N, 118.7690°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
6.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.8%
80% below US avg
High School+29.1%
Graduate Degree+2.6%
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density138/sq mi
Total Area4.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute16.1 min
Drive Alone75.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.8%

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