Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
20%
Midway City
Midway City, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,016
Population
8,611
Renter Mix
54% Rent
This suburb between SoCal’s biggest tourist spots has authentic eateries and great shopping options
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As its name implies, Midway City is a small town between Huntington Beach and Anaheim. Midway City is surrounded by multiple commercial centers, so residents have quick access to a variety of shopping and dining options. Midway City is a predominately residential area with Spanish-style homes and apartment complexes, but houses a small plaza known for outstanding Vietnamese eateries serving everything from crunchy banh mi to comforting pho.
For even more shopping and dining options, Bella Terra, a large alfresco mall, is only a five-minute drive away. Residents love going to Park West Park because of its great sports facilities, but the town’s biggest advantage is its stellar location to some of SoCal’s most popular cities and major attractions. Midway City is convenient to several theme parks including the world-famous Disneyland. Residents can enjoy a beach day at any time with several gorgeous beaches like Huntington State Beach less than 20 minutes away. Midway City is perfect for renters looking to find the middle ground between SoCal’s bustling tourist scene and suburban conveniences.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$68,904
Average: $102,058
Education
2,237
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,940
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Midway City has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
54%
Non-Renters
46%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
21%
Other Education
79%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Midway City, CA is $1,684 for one bedroom, $1,735 for two bedrooms, and $977 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Midway City has increased by 7.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,684/month
421 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Midway City, CA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
562 Students
Public
Grades K-5
391 Students
Public
Grades K-5
514 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Shipley Nature Center
- Mile Square Regional Park
- Tessman Planetarium
- Sunset Harbour
- Bolsa Chica Beach State Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- John Wayne/Orange County
- Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.