The Town FilesMidway, Utah
City in Wasatch County · population 6,003 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $892,800
- Household income
- $157,065
- Jan low / Jul high
- 14° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 75 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 40.5
Midway is a city of 6,003 people in Wasatch County, Utah. The median home is worth $892,800, above the typical Utah town ($457,300). It ranks better for retirees than 95% of Utah towns, more upscale than 95% of Utah towns, better for a vacation home than 77% of Utah towns.
How Midway ranks
Percentile among Utah towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Utah towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Midway is worth $892,800, above the typical Utah town ($457,300). Homes cost about 5.7 times the median household income of $157,065, which is more affordable than 24% of Utah towns. Median rent is $3,399 a month. 83.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Midway | Typical Utah town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $892,800 | $457,300 |
| Median rent | $3,399 | $1,395 |
| Median household income | $157,065 | $93,194 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.7× | 4.8× |
| Homeownership | 83.7% | 81.7% |
| Median year built | 2006 | 1991 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 10.4% | — |
Who lives in Midway
| People | Midway | Typical Utah town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.5 | 34.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.3% | 13.0% |
| Under 18 | 29.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 64.6% | 31.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 1.7% | 6.5% |
| Veterans | 4.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.9% | — |
| Work from home | 28.6% | 14.9% |
| Average commute | 29.7 min | 22.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.7% | 94.3% |
Weather in Midway
July highs average 88.2°F and January lows 14.0°F. About 21.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 75.0 inches of snow (typical Utah town: 45.4 in). Expect about 27 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 206 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Midway since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Utah town. The strongest, an F1, struck on December 2, 1970 about 10.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on December 2, 1970.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 4 times; the largest was 1.50 inches on September 25, 1990.
Severe weather in Wasatch County since 1996
Wasatch County has been included in 11 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| December 23, 2023 | Flood | DR-4752: Flooding |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4525: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3478: Covid-19 |
| July 2, 2018 | Fire | FM-5248: Dollar Ridge Fire |
| August 8, 2011 | Flood | DR-4011: Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Wasatch County
Wasatch County had 12,108 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,807 a year. Unemployment was 2.4% in 2023; in Midway itself the ACS puts it at 2.6%.
Public schools in Midway
1 public school with 649 students, about 20.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midway School | PK-5 | 649 | 20.3 |
Towns near Midway
- Heber, UT4.8 mi · 16,856 people · home $654,200
- Park City, UT9.5 mi · 8,396 people · home $1,757,800
- Snyderville, UT13.2 mi · 6,744 people · home $1,104,200
- East Basin, UT15.0 mi · 3,023 people · home $1,305,600
- Alpine, UT16.1 mi · 10,251 people · home $977,500
- Summit Park, UT16.4 mi · 8,820 people · home $1,146,800
- Cedar Hills, UT16.4 mi · 10,019 people · home $645,600
- Pleasant Grove, UT17.3 mi · 37,726 people · home $491,000
Midway questions
Is Midway, Utah a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Midway scores better for retirees than 95% of Utah towns and quieter than 62%. 20.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.5).
How much does a house cost in Midway?
The median owner-occupied home in Midway is valued at $892,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $157,065, so homes cost about 5.7 times income. Median rent is $3,399 a month.
What is the weather like in Midway?
July highs average 88.2°F and January lows 14.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 21.8 inches of precipitation a year and 75.0 inches of snow.
Does Midway get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Midway since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on December 2, 1970. The typical Utah town has had 2.
- 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)