Midway, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Adams County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
737 Population 2,536/sq mi density
$45,189 Median Income $25,060 per capita
$181,800 Home Value $167,039 Zillow
$923 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$45,189 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$181,800 home value, $923/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
1.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Midway, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,189
40% below
$25,060 per capita
Home Value
$181,800
36% below
Zillow: $167,039
Median Rent
$923/mo
21% below
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
1.9%
94% below
80.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
53°F

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)

Income
60%
Home Value
64%
Rent
79%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
6%
Unemployment
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Midway a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 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 $45,189 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,060. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,237 business establishments, including 225 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Midway is $181,800 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $167,039. Median rent is $923/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

1.9% of adults in Midway hold a bachelor's degree or higher (94% below the national average). 80.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population737
Median Age67.6 yrs
Density2,536/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans24.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$45,189
Per Capita$25,060
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,729M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,049

Housing

A
Home Value$181,800
Rent$923
Ownership78.5%
Zillow$167,039
Housing Units480
Rent Burden32.5%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death6,266/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain44.1 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation574 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+1.9%
High School+80.2%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute14 min
Broadband71.1%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Midway was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Gettysburg Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.395 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 225 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.