Midway is an unassuming Adams County community tucked between the boroughs of Hanover and McSherrystown. Among its quiet, settled residential blocks, you’ll find the occasional park, mom-and-pop shop or highly rated Conewago Valley school. Busier regional roads surround these small-town centers, leading to the manufacturing and distribution centers that make Hanover the snack food capital of the world, and much busier Baltimore commuter highways.
“Midway is very small. Like, don’t sneeze when you drive in, because you’re going to be through it,” says Lori Hockensmith, a Realtor with Iron Valley Real Estate who’s specialized in Adams and York counties for nearly 30 years. Quiet blocks of single-family homes sprout from Elm Avenue. Walking down narrow sidewalks, you'll see a range of homes built from the early 1900s through the 1990s, including detached and semi-attached National houses, Victorians, bi-levels and ranch-style homes. Prices range from the upper $100,000s to the lower $300,000s.
Midway is named for its position between the boroughs of Hanover and McSherrystown. Despite how well it blends in with its two neighbors, Midway’s median sale price is in the upper $200,000s, making it a little bit more expensive than both McSherrystown and the Hanover Historic District.
Most of Midway is served by the highly rated Conewago Valley School District. Kids might walk to Conewago Township Elementary School, at the intersection of Elm and Linden avenues. A couple of pockets on Midway’s east side are served by the highly rated Hanover Public School District.
Locally owned businesses are scattered around Midway, including the comfortable, no-frills neighborhood bar, Midway Tavern. Firepit Rotisserie & Grill specializes in Mediterranean fare, while Ghouls and Grinds serves coffee shop staples and baked goods with spooky, Halloween-inspired twists. Myers’ Meat Market is nearby, but other grocery stores like Food Lion and Weis Markets are also a short drive away. Center Square, Hanover’s quaint, walkable commercial district, is about a mile from home.
A handful of parks and private businesses are in the area, placing playgrounds, sports courts, athletic fields and an indoor skating rink within walking distance. You might enjoy:
Midway is just west of state Route 94, Hanover’s main artery and a busy regional roadway for south central Pennsylvania. Although many residents drive to get around, a couple of Rabbittransit bus routes stop outside businesses, snack food warehouses and distribution centers along Kindig Lane and Elm Road between McSherrystown and Hanover. Regardless of how you travel, you’re about:
Midway’s quiet residential streets are walkable to parks and highly rated schools, helping to give it a settled and family-friendly feel. It’s also within a mile or so of health care facilities and the McSherrystown Borough Community Senior Center, catering to older residents. “There are a lot of people from other states moving into Pennsylvania in general,” Hockensmith says. “We get a lot of New York and New Jersey retirees because Pennsylvania does not tax retirement like they do.”
Paul Snyder III
Highland Realty Group LLC
(717) 983-3783
102 Total Sales
1 in Midway
$165,000 Price
Justin Vogl
Cummings & Co. Realtors
(717) 415-5316
30 Total Sales
1 in Midway
$155,000 Price
Denise Lewis
Brook-Owen Real Estate
(443) 840-7757
192 Total Sales
1 in Midway
$265,000 Price
Mercedes Brooks
Monument Sotheby's International Realty
(443) 241-9531
110 Total Sales
1 in Midway
$307,500 Price
Christine Dell-Laviola
RE/MAX Quality Service, Inc.
(717) 640-3667
94 Total Sales
4 in Midway
$140K - $260K Price Range
Susan Hartman
RE/MAX Quality Service, Inc.
(717) 739-6216
102 Total Sales
1 in Midway
$155,900 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Midway | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Midway, York Road sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Midway, York Road over the last 12 months is $265,000, up 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$265,000
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Median Sale Price
$265,000
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$270,000
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Median Townhouse Sale Price
$193,575
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$190,250
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Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
25
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
15%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$127
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Number of Homes
634
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Number of Homes for Sale
0
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Median Year Built
1976
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Months of Supply
0.00
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,436
Significantly below the national average
1,933
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,812
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Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,180
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,147
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Number of Homes for Rent
2
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Median Rent
$1,572
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,400
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Median 3 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$1,675
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Total Population
1,803
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Median Age
45
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Population Density
5 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
20.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
24%
On par with the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$59,261
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$81,109
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High School Graduates
95.1%
Above the national average
89%
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College Graduates
14.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
8%
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% Population in Labor Force
67.8%
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Annual Precipitation
47''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
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Annual Snowfall
16''
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Small residential enclave outside of downtown Hanover