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Midway, KY

Midway, KY.

Population: 3,960 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Midway, KY is $376,282 — up 1.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $357,500 after a median 55 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with strongwind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$376,282

Median home value

+1.3%

1-year change

55

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$376,282
1-year appreciation
+1.3%
3-year appreciation
+11.8%
5-year appreciation
+29.4%
10-year appreciation
+80.7%
All-time peak (2025-04)
$377,065
House Price Index (state)
396.0 (+2.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$357,500
Median list price
$460,000
Median price per sqft
$200
1-year sale-price change
+10.7%
Median days on market
55 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
14
Sale-to-list ratio
96.9%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+2.3%
New listings (monthly)
6

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$701/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$876/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,089/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,416/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,634/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Northside Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 16% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
66.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
52.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
17,906
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
13,657

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Camp Nelson National Monument (26 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Capital City Airport (FFT) (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Blue Grass Airport (LEX) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
9
Hospitals include
SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL, LEXINGTON VA MEDICAL CENTER, GEORGETOWN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+70 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,976
Housing built before 1970
43.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,550
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
82.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,200
Average weekly wage
$993
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
92

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

MidwayState medianUS median
Median home value$376,282$169,157$289,727
Median sale price$357,500$234,500$325,000
Median days on market55 days57 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,550$921$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Midway, KY?
$376,282.
What is the median sale price in Midway, KY?
$357,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Midway, KY?
Median days on market: 55 days.
What is typical rent in Midway, KY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,089/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Midway, KY?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, tornado.
Is Midway, KY in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Midway, KY?
Risk to homes is higher than 16% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Midway, KY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Midway, KY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Midway, KY?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Midway, KY walkable?
Walkability index: 6.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Midway, KY?
Regional Price Parity: 88.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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