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Midway, PA


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Midway, Pennsylvania

Midway, Pennsylvania, in Washington county, is 16 miles W of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town is conveniently located inside the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. There are an estimated 982 people in Midway.

The People and Families of Midway

In Midway, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Midway had a median family income of $41,458.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($250) in Midway. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Midway Housing

Approximately 75% of housing in Midway is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the town than you'll find in other towns.

Commuting

In Midway, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Midway strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Midway Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Midway, PA

Comparing Midway to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population88
Female Share of the Population76
Senior Citizens75
Well-Paid Single Women75
Well-Paid Single Men54
Male Share of the Population45
Racial Diversity44
Children Under 5 Years Old23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married78
Average Household Size46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better88
People Above Poverty77
Median Family Income65
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use108
Working at Home45
Short Commute Times22
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents55
People Living Alone43
Affordability of Property Taxes35
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
Housing Recently Built11
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