Cost of Living in Midway North, TX

Population 3,514 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

57
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Midway North is a smaller Texas community of around 4000 residents, where median household incomes of $55,851 and housing costs ($126,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 8.3% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Located 13 miles southeast of Edinburg, Midway North falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 28% lower than Edinburg's $175,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 41
Rent 79

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

About the Cost of Living in Midway North

The median home value in Midway North is $126,200 — 59% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,044/month, 21% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $55,851/year is 25% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 8.3%, above the national average of 4.8%. Texas charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 87.3°F and lows of 67.4°F. Overall, Midway North has a cost of living index of 57 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 43% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$126,200
59% below avg
Median Rent
$1,044/mo
21% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
10.1x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$766
1 BR
$811
2 BR
$981
3 BR
$1,307
4 BR
$1,509
Owner-occupied 89.0%
Renter-occupied 10.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,044
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,658/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
29.1 min
8% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
13.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
68.8%
Carpooled
5.9%
Walked
4.3%
Work from home
13.9%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 8.2%
State rate 6.3%
Avg local rate 1.9%
Property Tax 1.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$55,851
25% below avg
Per Capita Income
$16,935
Unemployment Rate
8.3%
73% above avg
Poverty Rate
20.8%
Labor Force Participation
64.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 15.0%
0

👥 Demographics

Median Age 28
Male median age 26.5
Female median age 30.3

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
87.3°F
Avg Low
67.4°F
Annual Precip
22.2"
50° 63° 75° 88° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 7377838893979910094898074
Low °F 535763687478797976696054
Precip" 0.770.721.381.432.033.052.031.814.612.101.171.06

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 44 — Good
57.7%
Good air days/yr
95
Max AQI recorded
338
PM2.5 days
19
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Midway North, TX?

Midway North has a cost index of 57 (100 = national average). It is 43% below the national average.

What is average rent in Midway North, TX?

The median gross rent in Midway North is $1,044 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Midway North?

The median home value in Midway North is $126,200 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Midway North?

The median household income in Midway North is $55,851 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Midway North, TX?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Midway North is 8.2%. Texas has no state income tax.

Is Midway North, TX affordable?

Yes, Midway North is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 57 — about 43% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Midway North?

Midway North has average high temperatures of 87.3°F and average lows of 67.4°F. Annual precipitation is 22.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Midway North at a Glance

Population
3,514
Median Income
$55,851
Home Value
$126,200
Median Rent
$1,044/mo
Unemployment
8.3%
Avg High Temp
87.3°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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