Cost of Living in Midway, UT

Population 6,110 · Utah · Data vintage 2023

262
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing in Midway sits 181% above the national median — $856,000 for the typical home — but median household incomes near $146,750 (97% above the US figure) soften the blow that similar pricing creates in lower-wage metros.

Midway sits roughly 20 miles northeast of Provo — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 96% higher than Provo's $437,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 281
Rent 234

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

About the Cost of Living in Midway

The median home value in Midway is $856,100 — 181% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $3,080/month, 134% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $146,750/year is 97% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average of 4.8%. Utah's top state income tax rate is 4.5% and the combined sales tax is 5.9%. The climate averages highs of 63.2°F and lows of 29.9°F, with about 70.1" of annual snowfall. Overall, Midway has a cost of living index of 262 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 162% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$856,100
181% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$166,710
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$3,080/mo
134% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
23.2x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
0.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$737
1 BR
$870
2 BR
$1,036
3 BR
$1,418
4 BR
$1,699
Owner-occupied 85.9%
Renter-occupied 14.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$3,080
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $3,694/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
35.2 min
30% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
24.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
65.4%
Carpooled
7.0%
Walked
0.7%
Work from home
24.8%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 4.5%
Total Sales Tax 5.9%
State rate 4.8%
Avg local rate 1.1%
Property Tax 0.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$146,750
97% above avg
Per Capita Income
$72,263
Unemployment Rate
3.9%
19% below avg
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Labor Force Participation
56.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 36.2%
Graduate degree 23.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 39.5
Male median age 40
Female median age 37.8

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
63.2°F
Avg Low
29.9°F
Annual Precip
16.4"
Annual Snowfall
70.1"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 394355627081898879665038
Low °F 131724293542484738292114
Precip" 1.491.171.511.681.851.180.940.791.311.431.431.62
Snow" 14.012.99.85.20.70.10.00.00.51.99.115.9

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Midway, UT?

Midway has a cost index of 262 (100 = national average). It is 162% above the national average.

What is average rent in Midway, UT?

The median gross rent in Midway is $3,080 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Midway?

The median home value in Midway is $856,100 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Midway?

The median household income in Midway is $146,750 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Midway, UT?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Midway is 5.9%. The Utah state income tax top rate is 4.5%.

Is Midway, UT affordable?

Midway is above average in cost of living, with an index of 262 — about 162% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Midway?

Midway has average high temperatures of 63.2°F and average lows of 29.9°F. Annual precipitation is 16.4". Average annual snowfall is 70.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Midway at a Glance

Population
6,110
Median Income
$146,750
Home Value
$856,100
Median Rent
$3,080/mo
Unemployment
3.9%
Avg High Temp
63.2°F
Sales Tax
5.9%
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