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Midway, Texas

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At a glance

257
Population
$108,300
Median home value (all homes)
64% below U.S. median
$350,404
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,288/mo
Median rent
4% below U.S. median
$62,083
Median household income
21% below U.S. median
43.5 min
Average commute
75.8%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
7.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 83 — 17% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing47% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities44% above
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost43% above
For business: Texas is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college24 mi
Nearest community college60 mi
Nearest technical college25 mi
High school graduates87.6%
College graduates39.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Alice & Jim Wells County Economic Development Council
County-level economic development council associated with Alice and Jim Wells County, Texas.
city San Patricio County Economic Development Corporation
Our team is here to provide businesses with the information and resources they need to expand, relocate, or start a company in San Patricio County. The page notes that San Patricio County is home to industries like energy, chemical, and maritime, alongside agriculture, mariculture, tourism, and industrial manufacturing.
county Bexar County Economic Development
The Economic and Community Development department's primary role is to enhance the economy and improve the quality of life in Bexar County. It aims to achieve this by developing the local workforce, nurturing partnerships with local businesses, and offering community resources to support individuals and families in the community.
county East Montgomery County Improvement District
The East Montgomery County Improvement District (EMCID) operates with a non-profit subsidiary, the East Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation (EDC), to provide financing options for relocation or expansion with below-market rates and extended terms in return for job creation activities.
county Economic Development Alliance for Brazoria County
Regional economic development organization for Brazoria County, Texas, focused on promoting business growth, investment, and opportunities for residents and employers.
county Polk County Open for Business
Polk County Economic Development Corp. serves Polk County, Texas, providing information on demographics, industries, education, and available land and properties to support business growth.
county San Patricio County Economic Development
San Patricio County Economic Development (San Patricio EDC) is a county‑level economic development organization serving San Patricio County, TX. It provides information and resources to help businesses expand, relocate, or start in the county.
region East Texas Economic Development Company
The East Texas Regional Development Company (ETRDC) is a private non-profit certified development company established in 1983 to promote and assist with the economic development of East Texas through small business lending. Its primary lending program is the SBA 504 loan.
state Office of the Governor (Texas)
Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) markets Texas as the premier destination for business and provides information to help businesses explore opportunities in Texas. It supports the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism in promoting Texas as a premier destination for business.
state Texas Economic Development
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office offers resources for Texas businesses, communities and residents, as well as those looking to do business in Texas. Our office publishes in-depth reports on the economy of Texas and the state’s targeted growth industries. We also offer a number of events throughout the year, covering a wide range of business-related topics—everything from getting started in the state to growing your business internationally.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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