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Midway, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Midway is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 837. Residents earn $52,778 per year, which is 30% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
837 Population 2,536/sq mi density
$52,778 Median Income $32,743 per capita
$121,000 Home Value $157,242 Zillow
$758 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
224 Violent Crime/100K 1,342 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$52,778 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,000 home value, $758/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
224 violent crimes/100K (41% below avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $52,778
30% lower than US avg
Home Value $121,000
57% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 224/100K
41% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.4%
69% lower than US avg
Median Rent $758
35% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.8%
61% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.1%
51% lower than US avg

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

People

Population837
Median Age51.7 yrs
Density2,536/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans24.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$52,778
Per Capita$32,743
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$4,729M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$121,000
Rent$758
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$157,242
Housing Units480
Rent Burden32.5%

Crime

F
Violent224/100K
Property1,342/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault224/100K
Burglary447/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain44.1 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation574 ft (175 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.4%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute25 min
Broadband71.1%
Libraries6

Is Midway a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Midway receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, 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 $52,778, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Midway is $121,000, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $758 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Midway is below the national average at 224 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,342 per 100,000, 32% below the national average.

Education

10.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Midway experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches, including 28.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Midway has a population of 837 with a density of 2,536 people per square mile. The median age is 51.7 years, 33% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.5%), with 1.4% Hispanic.

Population

837
Total Population
2,536
People / sq mi
51.7yrs
Median Age
33% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.8%
Female 49.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Midway vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.6%
18% above US avg
Spanish7.4%
45% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Midway vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Midway is $52,778, which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Midway vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,778
30% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,743
Avg Weekly Wage$1,049
IRS Avg AGI$75,220

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.8%
61% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.1%
51% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,237
County GDP$4,729M

Business (County)

Restaurants225
Healthcare165
Retail307
Manufacturing106

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,531
58% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.57%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.2 min
Drive Alone86.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Midway is $121,000, 57% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $758 (35% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $157,242.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$121,000
57% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$157,242

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$130
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$758
35% below US avg
Rent Burden32.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.3%
Housing Units480
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,531
58% above US avg
Effective Rate4.57%
Midway has a violent crime rate of 224 per 100,000 residents, 41% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,342 per 100,000 (32% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Midway vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent223.7/100K
41% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault223.7/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,342.3/100K
32% below US avg
Burglary447.4/100K
Theft894.9/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Midway has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 44.1 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.1 inches
16% above US avg
Snowfall28.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation574 ft (175 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density2,536/sq mi
Coordinates39.8079°N, 77.0052°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42001
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 10.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 33.6-point margin. 71.1% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 66.4%
D 32.7%

Winner: Republican by 33.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.4%
69% below US avg
High School+95.2%
Graduate Degree+4.0%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density2,536/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access71.1%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities165
Restaurants225
Retail Stores307

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.2 min
Drive Alone86.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.9%

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