At a Glance
Median Income
$59,609
$35,104 per capita
Home Value
$247,700
Zillow: $376,095
Median Rent
$902/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
45.0%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
11.5%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
20.7% 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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Midway residents earn a median household income of $59,609 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,104. The unemployment rate stands at 11.5% (219% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,083 business establishments, including 49 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Midway is $247,700 , 12% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $376,095. Median rent is $902/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Education
45.0% of adults in Midway hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% above the national average).
94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Midway has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,748
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density1,222/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$59,609
Per Capita$35,104
Unemployment11.5%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$1,636M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,015
Housing
A
Home Value$247,700
Rent$902
Ownership72.0%
Zillow$376,095
Housing Units686
Rent Burden31.3%
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death9,363/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
Elevation840 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.0%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+21.9%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute25 min
Broadband94.5%
Internet Speed235 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Midway was founded in 1835.
The median home in Midway was built in 1956.
18.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 235 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.