Living in Midway, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Midway · Census data 2020–2024
Midway has 21,317 residents with a median age of 42.7. The median household income is $96,041 (29% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $381,600, the median rent is $1,645/month.
Midway at a glance
- Population
- 21,317
- Median age
- 42.7State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $96,041State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $381,600State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,645/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 78.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Midway a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 29% higher than the Florida median; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 6.9%.
Cons: Home values 6% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
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 $381,600, 15% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,645 per month, which is 29.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,115 a month in housing costs.
Midway median household income
The median household income in Midway is $96,041 and the income per person is $48,639. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Midway: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,672
- Owner-occupied
- 78.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.3%
- Vacant
- 14.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1997
- Average household size
- 2.57
Midway demographics
- Population
- 21,317
- Median age
- 42.7
- Under 18
- 20.5%
- 65 and older
- 16.8%
- Households
- 8,237
- Foreign-born
- 5.8%
- Veterans
- 13%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Midway ›
Education in Midway
37% of adults 25 and older in Midway have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 12.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Midway
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 16.6%
- Drive alone
- 67.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 97%
Midway vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midway | 21,317 | $96,041 | $381,600 | $1,645 |
| Woodlawn Beach | 3,414 | $123,355 | $403,900 | $2,342 |
| Tiger Point | 3,628 | $118,967 | $427,900 | $2,165 |
| Oriole Beach | 2,005 | $88,154 | $326,000 | $2,023 |
| Garcon Point | 563 | $108,983 | $357,800 | — |
| Holley | 2,487 | $104,565 | $415,300 | $1,677 |
| Navarre Beach | 1,558 | $130,307 | $779,900 | $1,761 |
| Navarre | 39,838 | $105,265 | $375,700 | $1,966 |
| Gulf Breeze | 6,660 | $104,050 | $505,600 | $1,536 |
More for people moving to Midway
Midway ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Midway: FAQ
What is the median household income in Midway, FL?
The median household income in Midway is $96,041, 29% higher 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 $381,600, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Midway?
The median gross rent in Midway is $1,645 per month, about 29.2% of household income.
Is Midway, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 29% higher than the Florida median; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 6.9%. Minuses: home values 6% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Midway?
The median age in Midway is 42.7 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Midway?
The average commute to work in Midway is 30 minutes; 16.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Midway?
The unemployment rate in Midway is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Midway?
37% 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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