At a Glance
Median Income
$61,048
$23,607 per capita
Home Value
$212,400
Zillow: $253,207
Median Rent
$1,002/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.8%
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
19.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.0%
12.5% smoking rate
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?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Midway residents earn a median household income of $61,048 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,607. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 908 business establishments, including 52 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Midway is $212,400 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $253,207. Median rent is $1,002/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2004.
Education
26.8% of adults in Midway hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Midway has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,504
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density364/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$61,048
Per Capita$23,607
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty19.6%
County GDP$1,708M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
A+
Home Value$212,400
Rent$1,002
Ownership88.1%
Zillow$253,207
Housing Units1,177
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity46.0%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death12,920/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain58.8 in/yr
Elevation199 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.8%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+12.1%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 65%
Commute33 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Midway was built in 2004.
The nearest airport is Tallahassee International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.