Midway City, CA

Full City Profile · California · Orange County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
8,094 Population 13,269/sq mi density
$64,735 Median Income $27,851 per capita
$723,700 Home Value $1,074,130 Zillow
$1,439 Median Rent 32.4% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$64,735 median income, 7.6% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$723,700 home value, $1,439/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Midway City, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,735
14% below
$27,851 per capita
Home Value
$723,700
157% above
Zillow: $1,074,130
Median Rent
$1,439/mo
24% above
32.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.1%
37% below
67.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
111% above
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.7%
26% below
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

How Midway City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Midway City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
86%
Home Value
257%
Rent
124%
Poverty
86%
Bachelor's
63%
Unemployment
211%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Midway City a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Midway City residents earn a median household income of $64,735 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,851. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Midway City is $723,700 , 157% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,074,130. Median rent is $1,439/month, with 32.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.

Education

21.1% of adults in Midway City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 67.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Midway City has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.

Data Overview

People

Population8,094
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density13,269/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born49.1%
Veterans2.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$64,735
Per Capita$27,851
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565

Housing

F
Home Value$723,700
Rent$1,439
Ownership27.3%
Zillow$1,074,130
Housing Units2,708
Rent Burden32.4%

Health

Obesity23.7%
Diabetes15.0%
Smoking13.8%
Premature Death5,325/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain11.2 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation39 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.1%
High School+67.2%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute23 min
Broadband88.2%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations18
Libraries67

Did You Know?

The median home in Midway City was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is John Wayne/Orange County (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
49.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 8,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 238 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.