At a Glance
Median Income
$146,750
$72,263 per capita
Home Value
$856,100
Zillow: $939,463
Median Rent
$3,080/mo
22.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
59.7%
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
0.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.5%
6.0% 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
4.4 / 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 $146,750 , which is 95% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $72,263. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,655 business establishments, including 70 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Midway is $856,100 , 204% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $939,463. Median rent is $3,080/month, with 22.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.
Education
59.7% of adults in Midway hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% above the national average).
97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Midway has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population6,110
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density990/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$146,750
Per Capita$72,263
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty0.5%
County GDP$1,875M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,092
Housing
B
Home Value$856,100
Rent$3,080
Ownership85.9%
Zillow$939,463
Housing Units2,776
Rent Burden22.8%
Health
Obesity22.5%
Diabetes6.4%
Smoking6.0%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death4,719/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain21.8 in/yr
Elevation5,656 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+59.7%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+19.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute33 min
Broadband97.8%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Midway was founded in 1859.
The median home in Midway was built in 2003.
24.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Salt Lake City International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.