Living in Midway, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Midway · Census data 2020–2024
Midway has 257 residents with a median age of 30.8. The median household income is $62,083 (21% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $108,300, the median rent is $1,288/month.
Midway is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Midway at a glance
- Population
- 257
- Median age
- 30.8State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $62,083State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $108,300State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,288/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 70.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.3%
- Average commute
- 44 min
Is Midway a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.2%.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 44 minutes; unemployment of 7.9%.
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 $108,300, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,288 per month, which is 13.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $988 a month in housing costs.
Midway median household income
The median household income in Midway is $62,083 and the income per person is $41,949. 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Midway: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 128
- Owner-occupied
- 70.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.7%
- Vacant
- 28.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.82
Midway demographics
- Population
- 257
- Median age
- 30.8
- Under 18
- 30.4%
- 65 and older
- 11.7%
- Households
- 91
- Foreign-born
- 5.1%
- Veterans
- 8.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Midway ›
Education in Midway
39.3% of adults 25 and older in Midway have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 8.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Midway
- Unemployment rate
- 7.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 44 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 12.1%
- Drive alone
- 73.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 75.8%
Midway vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midway | 257 | $62,083 | $108,300 | $1,288 |
| Madisonville | 4,552 | $67,175 | $121,300 | $1,014 |
| Lovelady | 490 | $47,500 | $126,800 | $1,063 |
| Bedias | 478 | $36,250 | $235,900 | $1,102 |
| Centerville | 1,053 | $52,697 | $200,500 | $987 |
| Normangee | 826 | $52,500 | $188,700 | $948 |
| Trinity | 2,258 | $27,717 | $94,500 | $835 |
| Huntsville | 47,864 | $47,529 | $236,600 | $1,035 |
| Iola | 372 | $50,000 | $133,300 | $735 |
More for people moving to Midway
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What is the median household income in Midway, TX?
The median household income in Midway is $62,083, 21% 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?
The median home value in Midway is $108,300, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Midway?
The median gross rent in Midway is $1,288 per month, about 13.5% of household income.
Is Midway, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.2%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 44 minutes; unemployment of 7.9%.
What is the median age in Midway?
The median age in Midway is 30.8 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Midway?
The average commute to work in Midway is 44 minutes; 12.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Midway?
The unemployment rate in Midway is 7.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Midway?
39.3% 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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