Living in Midway, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Midway · Census data 2020–2024
Midway has 3,511 residents with a median age of 35.1. The median household income is $63,381 (15% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $226,500, the median rent is $1,110/month.
Midway at a glance
- Population
- 3,511
- Median age
- 35.1State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $63,381State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $226,500State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,110/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 84.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.6%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Midway a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 37% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.3%.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.6%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Midway
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Midway the median home value is $226,500, 32% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,110 per month, which is 38.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,548 a month in housing costs.
Midway median household income
The median household income in Midway is $63,381 and the income per person is $24,623. 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Midway: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,303
- Owner-occupied
- 84.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.5%
- Vacant
- 4.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2005
- Average household size
- 2.83
Midway demographics
- Population
- 3,511
- Median age
- 35.1
- Under 18
- 35.9%
- 65 and older
- 5.9%
- Households
- 1,240
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 8.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Midway ›
Education in Midway
25.6% of adults 25 and older in Midway have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 8.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Midway
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 9.8%
- Drive alone
- 79.9%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 3.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.9%
Midway vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midway | 3,511 | $63,381 | $226,500 | $1,110 |
| Fort Braden | 917 | $80,272 | $164,000 | $1,034 |
| Quincy | 7,942 | $32,125 | $125,500 | $1,047 |
| Havana | 2,031 | $60,799 | $216,300 | $774 |
| Tallahassee | 201,875 | $57,409 | $294,400 | $1,293 |
| Gretna | 1,342 | $35,903 | $112,500 | $651 |
| Greensboro | 949 | $47,885 | $132,500 | $735 |
| Bradfordville | 18,953 | $133,359 | $383,300 | $1,881 |
| Attapulgus | 673 | $38,750 | $67,500 | $717 |
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What is the median household income in Midway, FL?
The median household income in Midway is $63,381, 15% lower than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Midway?
The median home value in Midway is $226,500, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Midway?
The median gross rent in Midway is $1,110 per month, about 38.4% of household income.
Is Midway, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 37% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.3%. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.6%.
What is the median age in Midway?
The median age in Midway is 35.1 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Midway?
The average commute to work in Midway is 31 minutes; 9.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Midway?
The unemployment rate in Midway is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Midway?
25.6% of adults in Midway have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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