The Town FilesMidway, Georgia
City in Liberty County · population 2,141 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $237,100
- Household income
- $80,580
- Jan low / Jul high
- 41° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 32.3
Midway is a city of 2,141 people in Liberty County, Georgia. The median home is worth $237,100, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks more seaside character than 97% of Georgia towns, better for a vacation home than 92% of Georgia towns, quieter than 71% of Georgia towns.
How Midway ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Midway is worth $237,100, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $80,580, which is more affordable than 70% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,018 a month. 58.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Midway | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $237,100 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,018 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $80,580 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 58.9% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 2003 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.3% | — |
Who lives in Midway
| People | Midway | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.3 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.7% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 27.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.9% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.6% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 19.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.4% | — |
| Work from home | 8.6% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 30.0 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.8% | 88.0% |
Weather in Midway
July highs average 91.6°F and January lows 41.1°F. About 51.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 94 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 21 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Midway since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 9, 1998 about 9.4 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 9 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 30, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 26 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 6, 2011.
Severe weather in Liberty County since 1996
Liberty County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, freezing, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4821: Tropical Storm Debby |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3607: Hurricane Debby |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Liberty County
Liberty County had 19,816 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,607 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Midway itself the ACS puts it at 4.2%.
Public schools in Midway
2 public schools with 1,436 students, about 15.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Elementary School | K-5 | 738 | 15.1 |
| Midway Middle School | 6-8 | 698 | 14.9 |
Towns near Midway
- Riceboro, GA5.5 mi · 615 people · home $87,700
- Flemington, GA9.1 mi · 825 people · home $316,500
- Richmond Hill, GA9.3 mi · 16,633 people · home $313,400
- Buckhead, GA10.1 mi · 4,441 people · home $466,100
- Hinesville, GA11.3 mi · 34,891 people · home $196,400
- Allenhurst, GA11.5 mi · 816 people · home $189,800
- Walthourville, GA12.2 mi · 3,680 people · home $158,700
- Fort Stewart, GA12.8 mi · 8,821 people · home —
Midway questions
Is Midway, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Midway scores better for retirees than 41% of Georgia towns and quieter than 71%. 11.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.3).
How much does a house cost in Midway?
The median owner-occupied home in Midway is valued at $237,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $80,580, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $1,018 a month.
What is the weather like in Midway?
July highs average 91.6°F and January lows 41.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Midway get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Midway since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 9, 1998. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- 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)