The Town FilesMidway, North Carolina
Town in Davidson County · population 4,742 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $274,100
- Household income
- $83,446
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 48.3
Midway is a town of 4,742 people in Davidson County, North Carolina. The median home is worth $274,100, above the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). It ranks better for families than 90% of North Carolina towns, quieter than 90% of North Carolina towns, better transit than 77% of North Carolina towns.
How Midway ranks
Percentile among North Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of North Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Midway is worth $274,100, above the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $83,446, which is more affordable than 69% of North Carolina towns. Median rent is $778 a month. 89.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Midway | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $274,100 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $778 | $969 |
| Median household income | $83,446 | $60,458 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 89.5% | 69.5% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Midway
| People | Midway | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.3 | 41.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 16.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.5% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.0% | 14.3% |
| Veterans | 7.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.0% | — |
| Work from home | 19.3% | 9.8% |
| Average commute | 21.0 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.3% | 89.5% |
Weather in Midway
July highs average 89.1°F and January lows 28.0°F. About 45.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.3 inches of snow (typical North Carolina town: 2.2 in). Expect about 39 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 83 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Midway since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical North Carolina town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on May 8, 2008 about 6.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on February 3, 2016.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 45 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 12, 2016.
Severe weather in Davidson County since 1996
Davidson County has been included in 29 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
| March 3, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4588: Tropical Storm Eta |
Jobs and pay in Davidson County
Davidson County had 46,653 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,593 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Midway itself the ACS puts it at 2.7%.
Towns near Midway
- Wallburg, NC4.0 mi · 3,051 people · home $343,700
- Welcome, NC5.1 mi · 4,131 people · home $200,800
- Winston-Salem, NC9.1 mi · 249,545 people · home $233,800
- Thomasville, NC10.1 mi · 27,183 people · home $179,300
- Clemmons, NC10.1 mi · 21,163 people · home $335,800
- Bermuda Run, NC11.8 mi · 3,120 people · home $347,600
- Kernersville, NC11.9 mi · 26,449 people · home $290,700
- Walkertown, NC12.4 mi · 5,692 people · home $236,900
Midway questions
Is Midway, North Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Midway scores better for retirees than 61% of North Carolina towns and quieter than 90%. 21.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.3).
How much does a house cost in Midway?
The median owner-occupied home in Midway is valued at $274,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $83,446, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $778 a month.
What is the weather like in Midway?
July highs average 89.1°F and January lows 28.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.5 inches of precipitation a year and 3.3 inches of snow.
Does Midway get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Midway since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on May 8, 2008. The typical North Carolina town has had 13.
- 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)