At a Glance
Median Income
$75,208
$34,139 per capita
Home Value
$250,000
Zillow: $260,277
Median Rent
$649/mo
19.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.5%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
13.7% 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
4.1 / 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 $75,208 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,139. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,388 business establishments, including 254 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Midway is $250,000 , 11% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $260,277. Median rent is $649/month, with 19.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Education
27.5% of adults in Midway hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Midway has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population4,826
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density619/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$75,208
Per Capita$34,139
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$7,125M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,050
Housing
A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$649
Ownership85.4%
Zillow$260,277
Housing Units2,053
Rent Burden19.9%
Health
Obesity33.7%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death12,217/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain43.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation897 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.5%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute22 min
Broadband90.2%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations24
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Midway was built in 1986.
17.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Piedmont Triad International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 254 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.