Cost of Living in Midway, FL

Population 3,504 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

72
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Midway sits on the smaller end of the Florida city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.

Located 13 miles west of Tallahassee, Midway falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 23% lower than Tallahassee's $276,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 70
Rent 76

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Midway

The median home value in Midway is $212,400 — 30% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,002/month, 24% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $61,048/year is 18% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. Overall, Midway has a cost of living index of 72 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 28% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$212,400
30% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$115,991
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,002/mo
24% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
17.7x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.9%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,085
1 BR
$1,181
2 BR
$1,427
3 BR
$1,797
4 BR
$2,099
Owner-occupied 88.1%
Renter-occupied 11.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,002
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,616/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
32.7 min
21% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
7.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
84.8%
Carpooled
7.3%
Public transit
0.8%
Work from home
7.1%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 7.0%
State rate 6.0%
Avg local rate 1.1%
Property Tax 0.9%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$61,048
18% below avg
Per Capita Income
$23,607
Unemployment Rate
3.3%
31% below avg
Poverty Rate
18.8%
Labor Force Participation
62.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 16.5%
Graduate degree 10.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37.4
Male median age 37.4
Female median age 37.4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Midway, FL?

Midway has a cost index of 72 (100 = national average). It is 28% below the national average.

What is average rent in Midway, FL?

The median gross rent in Midway is $1,002 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Midway?

The median home value in Midway is $212,400 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Midway?

The median household income in Midway is $61,048 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Midway, FL?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Midway is 7.0%. Florida has no state income tax.

Is Midway, FL affordable?

Yes, Midway is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 72 — about 28% below the US national average of 100.

Midway at a Glance

Population
3,504
Median Income
$61,048
Home Value
$212,400
Median Rent
$1,002/mo
Unemployment
3.3%
Sales Tax
7.0%
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