Living in Midway, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Midway · Census data 2020–2024
Midway has 1,407 residents with a median age of 40.1. The median household income is $60,714 (19% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $236,700, the median rent is $1,513/month.
Midway is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Midway at a glance
- Population
- 1,407
- Median age
- 40.1State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $60,714State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $236,700State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,513/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 71.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Midway a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 17.2%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Midway
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Midway the median home value is $236,700, 29% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,513 per month, which is 24.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,313 a month in housing costs.
Midway median household income
The median household income in Midway is $60,714 and the income per person is $23,984. 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Midway: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 538
- Owner-occupied
- 71.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.2%
- Vacant
- 2.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.69
Midway demographics
- Population
- 1,407
- Median age
- 40.1
- Under 18
- 20.2%
- 65 and older
- 21.7%
- Households
- 524
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Midway ›
Education in Midway
8% of adults 25 and older in Midway have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 2.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Midway
- Unemployment rate
- 5.4%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 12.8%
- Drive alone
- 52.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.2%
Midway vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midway | 1,407 | $60,714 | $236,700 | $1,513 |
| Sanford | 63,730 | $66,891 | $309,300 | $1,609 |
| Lake Mary | 16,860 | $109,173 | $494,900 | $2,120 |
| Black Hammock | 1,290 | $51,563 | $297,400 | — |
| Winter Springs | 38,951 | $92,574 | $378,700 | $1,867 |
| Deltona | 97,334 | $76,924 | $285,400 | $1,711 |
| Geneva | 3,441 | $132,981 | $520,400 | — |
| DeBary | 22,869 | $88,569 | $349,700 | $1,751 |
| Heathrow | 6,769 | $126,250 | $598,600 | $2,164 |
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What is the median household income in Midway, FL?
The median household income in Midway is $60,714, 19% 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 $236,700, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Midway?
The median gross rent in Midway is $1,513 per month, about 24.7% of household income.
Is Midway, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 17.2%.
What is the median age in Midway?
The median age in Midway is 40.1 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Midway?
The average commute to work in Midway is 22 minutes; 12.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Midway?
The unemployment rate in Midway is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Midway?
8% 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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