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Midway (Santa Rosa County).
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Life in Midway (Santa Rosa County)
Midway CDP (Santa Rosa County) is a community of 20,745 people in Florida. The median household income is $96,041, median rent runs about $1,645 per month, and median home values are around $381,600. Unemployment is low at 4.1%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Midway (Santa Rosa County) at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Foreign-Born
5.8%
Broadband Internet
97.0%
of households
Median household income
Demographics5.8% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Midway (Santa Rosa County): race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Midway (Santa Rosa County), the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (26.3%), and 4.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.5%
of residents
65 and Older
16.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
20.8%
of households
Married Couples
60.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.57
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for FL
Rent, home values, and income in Midway (Santa Rosa County)
In Midway (Santa Rosa County), home values are 6% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
97.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,507
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
78.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1997
median year built
Vacant Homes
14.8%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Midway (Santa Rosa County)
Unemployment in Santa Rosa County, which includes Midway (Santa Rosa County), is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Midway (Santa Rosa County): Santa Rosa County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Santa Rosa County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Midway (Santa Rosa County) Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute29.9 min avg
How Midway (Santa Rosa County) residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Midway (Santa Rosa County), most residents drive alone to work (68%), and 47% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 12 mi
Pensacola International Airport (PNS)
Small hub1.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 57% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office, which covers Midway (Santa Rosa County), runs 57% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
141.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
486.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
89.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Santa Rosa County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Santa Rosa County, which includes Midway (Santa Rosa County), the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $20,000 |
| 2021 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $115.9M |
| 2019 | 5 | Lightning | $35,000 |
| 2018 | 11 | Lightning | $58,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Santa Rosa County, county-wide
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Santa Rosa County, which includes Midway (Santa Rosa County), is typically good — 258 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
258
per year
Moderate Days
107
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Santa Rosa County, county-wide
Climate90°F summers, 43°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Midway (Santa Rosa County) has hot summers (avg high 90°F) and mild winters (avg low 43°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
79°/57°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/73°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
80°/58°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
65°/43°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
63.6"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
86
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
23
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
115
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°F | 41°F | 4.73" |
| Feb | 67°F | 44°F | 4.72" |
| Mar | 73°F | 50°F | 5.06" |
| Apr | 79°F | 56°F | 5.19" |
| May | 85°F | 64°F | 3.39" |
| Jun | 89°F | 72°F | 6.05" |
| Jul | 91°F | 74°F | 7.26" |
| Aug | 90°F | 73°F | 8.58" |
| Sep | 88°F | 69°F | 5.62" |
| Oct | 80°F | 58°F | 3.75" |
| Nov | 71°F | 48°F | 4.35" |
| Dec | 64°F | 44°F | 4.85" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Midway (Santa Rosa County)
Uninsured
10.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Midway (Santa Rosa County)'s limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Gulf Breeze Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.3 mi away · Gulf Breeze
Sacred Heart Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13 mi away · Pensacola
HCA Florida West Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14.5 mi away · Pensacola
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education18.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Midway (Santa Rosa County)
Midway (Santa Rosa County)'s student/teacher ratio is 18.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 37.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
1
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
37.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Midway (Santa Rosa County) (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 7,538 students · in-state tuition $2,363 · 37% graduate · median earnings $41,050 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Gulf Islands National Seashore, 14 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Midway (Santa Rosa County)
Midway (Santa Rosa County) has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Gulf Islands National Seashore (14 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Gulf Islands National Seashore
National Seashore
14 mi awayCities Near Midway (Santa Rosa County)
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Midway (Santa Rosa County) FAQ
Is Midway (Santa Rosa County), Florida affordable?⌄
Midway (Santa Rosa County)'s median rent is $1,645/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $96,041/year. Median home value is $381,600.
Is Midway (Santa Rosa County), Florida safe?⌄
Midway (Santa Rosa County) is policed by the Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 141 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 487 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Midway (Santa Rosa County), Florida?⌄
Santa Rosa County, which includes Midway (Santa Rosa County), has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Midway (Santa Rosa County), Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Midway (Santa Rosa County) is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,645/month and median household income is $96,041/year. The median home value is $381,600. About 46% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Midway (Santa Rosa County), Florida?⌄
The average commute in Midway (Santa Rosa County) is 30 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from