Midway is a somewhat small city located in the state of Utah. With a population of 6,217 people and two associated neighborhoods, Midway is the 88th largest community in Utah. There's nothing like the smell of a brand new house, and in Midway, you'll find that a large proportion of houses were recently built. New growth in residential real estate is an indication that people are choosing to move to Midway, and putting down their money on brand new construction. Midway’s real estate is, on average, some of the newest in the nation. Midway does seem to be experiencing an influx of affluent people, because the median household income is $130,648.00.
Midway home prices are not only among the most expensive in Utah, but Midway real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.
Of important note, Midway is also a city of artists. Midway has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Midway’s character.
One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 23.61% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
In addition, Midway is home to many people who could be described as "urban sophisticates". Urban sophisticates are people who are both educated and wealthy, and thus tend to be older, richer, and more established than young professionals. "Urban sophisticates" is not just about being educated and well-off financially: it is a point of view and state of mind, one that you might call 'urbaneness'. But such people can and do regularly live in small towns, suburbs and rural areas, as well as in big cities. They read, support the arts and high-end shops, and love travel.
Midway is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Midway’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
As is often the case in a small city, Midway doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Midway. 56.17% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.
The per capita income in Midway in 2022 was $70,174, which is wealthy relative to Utah and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $280,696 for a family of four. However, Midway contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
The people who call Midway home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Midway residents report their race to be White. Important ancestries of people in Midway include English, German, Irish, European, and Italian.
The most common language spoken in Midway is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Spanish.