Living in Midway, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Midway · Census data 2020–2024
Midway has 2,185 residents with a median age of 32.3. The median household income is $80,580 (4% higher than the Georgia median), the median home value is $237,100, the median rent is $1,018/month.
Midway at a glance
- Population
- 2,185
- Median age
- 32.3State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $80,580State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $237,100State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,018/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 58.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.9%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Midway a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Georgia median; home values 22% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.6%.
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 $237,100, 29% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,018 per month, which is 24.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,752 a month in housing costs.
Midway median household income
The median household income in Midway is $80,580 and the income per person is $37,582. 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Midway: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 866
- Owner-occupied
- 58.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.1%
- Vacant
- 13.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 2.77
Midway demographics
- Population
- 2,185
- Median age
- 32.3
- Under 18
- 27.2%
- 65 and older
- 11.7%
- Households
- 751
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 19.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Midway ›
Education in Midway
25.9% of adults 25 and older in Midway have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 9.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Midway
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 8.6%
- Drive alone
- 80.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.8%
Midway vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midway | 2,185 | $80,580 | $237,100 | $1,018 |
| Riceboro | 742 | $35,000 | $87,700 | $793 |
| Flemington | 1,571 | $78,088 | $316,500 | $1,742 |
| Richmond Hill | 18,181 | $92,824 | $313,400 | $1,781 |
| Buckhead | 4,702 | $144,864 | $466,100 | $2,482 |
| Allenhurst | 804 | $49,904 | $189,800 | $1,026 |
| Hinesville | 35,679 | $60,028 | $196,400 | $1,212 |
| Walthourville | 3,823 | $73,647 | $158,700 | $1,077 |
| Fort Stewart | 9,285 | $53,500 | — | $1,642 |
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What is the median household income in Midway, GA?
The median household income in Midway is $80,580, 4% higher than the Georgia median of $77,353 (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 $237,100, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Midway?
The median gross rent in Midway is $1,018 per month, about 24.9% of household income.
Is Midway, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Georgia median; home values 22% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.6%.
What is the median age in Midway?
The median age in Midway is 32.3 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Midway?
The average commute to work in Midway is 30 minutes; 8.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Midway?
The unemployment rate in Midway is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Midway?
25.9% 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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