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Midway, MN

Minnesota · Mahnomen County

Midway is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 35. Residents earn $40,000 per year, which is 47% below the national average.

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
35 Population 19/sq mi density
$40,000 Median Income $13,560 per capita
$763 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$40,000 median income, 9.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$763/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $40,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.1%
67% lower than US avg
Median Rent $763
34% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.5%
164% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 33.3%
169% higher than US avg

How Midway Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population35
Median Age28.1 yrs
Density19/mi²
Male / Female71% / 29%
Largest GroupWhite 9%
Veterans20.0%

Economy

D
Median Income$40,000
Per Capita$13,560
Unemployment9.5%
Poverty33.3%
County GDP$249M
Commute34 min

Housing

A+
Home ValueN/A
Rent$763
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units9
Rent Burden31.3%

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain26.4 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation1,344 ft (410 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.1%
High School+77.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.08

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute34 min
Broadband10.0%
Libraries1

Is Midway a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Midway receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. 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 $40,000, 47% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.5%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 33.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $763 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.

Education

11.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 77.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Midway has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 276 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Midway has a population of 35 with a density of 19 people per square mile. The median age is 28.1 years, 28% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Hispanic (48.6%), with 8.6% White.

Population

35
Total Population
19
People / sq mi
28.1yrs
Median Age
28% below US avg
1.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 71.4%
Female 28.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Midway vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only41.4%
47% below US avg
Spanish58.6%
337% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Midway vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Midway is $40,000, which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 33.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: Midway vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$40,000
47% below US avg
Per Capita Income$13,560
Avg Weekly Wage$1,103
IRS Avg AGI$53,804

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.5%
164% above US avg
Poverty Rate33.3%
169% above US avg
Establishments (County)122
County GDP$249M

Business (County)

Restaurants13
Healthcare10
Retail19

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,733
22% below US avg
Cost of Living98.60 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.9 min
Drive Alone85.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $763 (34% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$763
34% below US avg
Rent Burden31.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$809
1 Bedroom$899
2 Bedrooms$1,125
3 Bedrooms$1,483
4 Bedrooms$1,698

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied30.0%
Housing Units9
Median Year Built1945

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,733
22% below US avg
Midway has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 26.4 inches. The area enjoys 276 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-14°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average39.9°F
26% below US avg
January Average6°F (-14°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall26.4 inches
31% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,344 ft (410 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates47.3159°N, 95.7794°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMahnomen County County
County FIPS27087
Midway is located in Mahnomen County County. It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 11.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 8.7-point margin. 10.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 53.5%
D 44.8%

Winner: Republican by 8.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.1%
67% below US avg
High School+77.8%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score6.08
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density19/sq mi
Total Area1.9 sq mi
CountyMahnomen County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access10.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities10
Restaurants13
Retail Stores19

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.9 min
Drive Alone85.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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