At a Glance
Median Income
$76,768
$21,154 per capita
Home Value
$107,700
Zillow: $150,299
Median Rent
$1,026/mo
23.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
61.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
17.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
49.7%
18.5% smoking rate
How Midway South Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Midway South's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Midway South a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Midway South residents earn a median household income of $76,768 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,154. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,062 business establishments, including 1,288 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Midway South is $107,700 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $150,299. Median rent is $1,026/month, with 23.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2004.
Education
17.2% of adults in Midway South hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
61.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Midway South has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population2,858
Median Age27.5 yrs
Density2,916/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born24.2%
Veterans1.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$76,768
Per Capita$21,154
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty17.9%
County GDP$31,357M
Avg Weekly Wage$825
Housing
A+
Home Value$107,700
Rent$1,026
Ownership83.1%
Zillow$150,299
Housing Units794
Rent Burden23.4%
Health
Obesity49.7%
Diabetes22.1%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease8.3%
Premature Death8,263/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Rain25.7 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation80 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.2%
High School+61.6%
Graduate+0.2%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute23 min
Broadband83.1%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Midway South was built in 2004.
The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
24.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 1,288 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 70 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.