Living in Midway South, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Midway South · Census data 2020–2024
Midway South has 2,308 residents with a median age of 25.4. The median household income is $54,427 (31% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $108,400, the median rent is $738/month.
Midway South at a glance
- Population
- 2,308
- Median age
- 25.4State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $54,427State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $108,400State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $738/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 75%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.3%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Midway South a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 24.5%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Midway South
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Midway South the median home value is $108,400, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $738 per month, which is 28.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,123 a month in housing costs.
Midway South median household income
The median household income in Midway South is $54,427 and the income per person is $17,868. 24.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Midway South: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 718
- Owner-occupied
- 75%
- Renter-occupied
- 25%
- Vacant
- 18%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2005
- Average household size
- 3.92
Midway South demographics
- Population
- 2,308
- Median age
- 25.4
- Under 18
- 38%
- 65 and older
- 6.6%
- Households
- 589
- Foreign-born
- 26%
- Veterans
- 1.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Midway South ›
Education in Midway South
12.3% of adults 25 and older in Midway South have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 0.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Midway South
- Unemployment rate
- 6.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 7.8%
- Drive alone
- 87.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 74%
Midway South vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midway South | 2,308 | $54,427 | $108,400 | $738 |
| Donna | 16,833 | $40,438 | $86,100 | $806 |
| Midway North | 3,594 | $58,184 | $112,200 | $1,042 |
| Weslaco | 42,229 | $59,551 | $140,000 | $967 |
| Scissors | 4,267 | $40,938 | $82,400 | $661 |
| Llano Grande | 2,283 | $40,114 | $77,400 | $574 |
| Olivarez | 6,326 | $64,599 | $79,300 | $860 |
| South Alamo | 3,309 | $33,875 | $69,600 | $677 |
| Progreso | 4,998 | $45,924 | $69,300 | $935 |
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What is the median household income in Midway South, TX?
The median household income in Midway South is $54,427, 31% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Midway South?
The median home value in Midway South is $108,400, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Midway South?
The median gross rent in Midway South is $738 per month, about 28.5% of household income.
Is Midway South, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 24.5%.
What is the median age in Midway South?
The median age in Midway South is 25.4 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Midway South?
The average commute to work in Midway South is 20 minutes; 7.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Midway South?
The unemployment rate in Midway South is 6.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Midway South?
12.3% of adults in Midway South 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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