The Town FilesMidway, Florida
Community in Santa Rosa County · population 19,567 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $381,600
- Household income
- $96,041
- Jan low / Jul high
- 41° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 42.7
Midway is a community of 19,567 people in Santa Rosa County, Florida. The median home is worth $381,600, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for families than 96% of Florida towns, more seaside character than 91% of Florida towns, more upscale than 73% of Florida towns.
How Midway ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Midway is worth $381,600, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $96,041, which is more affordable than 67% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,645 a month. 78.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Midway | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $381,600 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,645 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $96,041 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 78.7% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1997 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 8.7% | — |
Who lives in Midway
| People | Midway | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.7 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.8% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 20.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.0% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.9% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 13.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.8% | — |
| Work from home | 16.6% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 29.9 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.0% | 92.4% |
Weather in Midway
July highs average 91.0°F and January lows 41.0°F. About 63.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 86 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 23 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Midway since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on November 30, 1996 about 5.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 10, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 5 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on April 27, 2023.
Severe weather in Santa Rosa County since 1996
Santa Rosa County has been included in 45 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 27, 2026 | Hurricane | DR-4955: Hurricane Isaias |
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3655: Hurricane Isaias |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Santa Rosa County
Santa Rosa County had 43,548 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,217 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Midway itself the ACS puts it at 3.4%.
Towns near Midway
- Woodlawn Beach, FL1.4 mi · 2,741 people · home $403,900
- Tiger Point, FL3.1 mi · 3,342 people · home $427,900
- Navarre, FL7.2 mi · 40,817 people · home $375,700
- Gulf Breeze, FL10.1 mi · 6,302 people · home $505,600
- Pensacola, FL11.1 mi · 54,312 people · home $314,400
- Bagdad, FL12.6 mi · 4,467 people · home $227,900
- Ferry Pass, FL13.2 mi · 29,921 people · home $260,100
- Goulding, FL13.3 mi · 3,392 people · home $89,700
Midway questions
Is Midway, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Midway scores better for retirees than 64% of Florida towns and quieter than 52%. 16.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.7).
How much does a house cost in Midway?
The median owner-occupied home in Midway is valued at $381,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $96,041, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is $1,645 a month.
What is the weather like in Midway?
July highs average 91.0°F and January lows 41.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 63.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Midway get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Midway since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on November 30, 1996. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)