What are the schools like in Midway, UT?

Midway is served primarily by Wasatch District. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 22.4:1.

What is the median household income in Midway?

The median household income in Midway, UT is $130,648 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.

What is the weather like in Midway, UT?

Midway has an average high temperature of 35.6°F in January and 88.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 75.0 inches.

Midway, UT Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Midway, UT affordable or expensive?

Midway's cost of living index is 108, where 100 represents the national average. This means Midway is 8% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $804,000 and the median rent is $3,358 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Midway, UT?

Midway has a violent crime rate of 208.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 750.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Midway, UT a Good Place to Live?

Midway is a small town of 6,019 in Utah, with a median household income of $130,648 and a 4.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 108 (US average = 100), which is 8% above the national average.

Strengths: Midway stands out for solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Midway is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Midway city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 108.3

Midway's overall cost of living index is 108.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Midway costs roughly 8% more than the average American city.

Metric	Midway, UT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$804,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$3,358	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	85.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$130,648	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Midway's violent crime rate is 208.3 per 100,000 residents — 45% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

208.3 /100k

Property Crime

750.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Midway is served primarily by Wasatch District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Midway, UT	National Avg
School District	Wasatch District	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	22.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	56.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Midway sees average highs of 35.6°F in January and 88.2°F in July, with 21.8 inches of annual precipitation and 75.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Midway, UT
Average High — January	35.6°F
Average High — July	88.2°F
Annual Precipitation	21.8"
Annual Snowfall	75.0"

Demographics

Metric	Midway, UT	National Avg
Population	6,019	—
Median Age	41.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	29.2%	22.2%
65 and over	21.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Interlaken, UT 1 mi Charleston, UT 4 mi Heber, UT 5 mi Daniel, UT 5 mi Alta, UT 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Midway

Midway, UT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

84049

Midway vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Midway, UT affordable or expensive?

Midway's cost of living index is 108, where 100 is the national average. That puts Midway roughly 8% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $804,000 and median rent is $3,358/month.

What is the crime rate in Midway, UT?

Midway's violent crime rate is 208.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 750.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Midway?

Public schools in Midway are operated by Wasatch District. The district has 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.4:1. 56.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Midway, UT a good place to live?

Midway, UT has a population of 6,019, a median household income of $130,648, and an unemployment rate of 4.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Midway?

Midway averages 35.6°F in January and 88.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 21.8 inches with about 75.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Midway?

Midway, UT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 84049.

What is the population of Midway?

The population of Midway, Utah is 6,019 with a median age of 41.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Midway?

Key numbers for living in Midway: cost of living index 108 (100 = US average), median home $804,000, median household income $130,648, crime index 47 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Midway side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.