At a Glance
Median Income
$74,900
$31,784 per capita
Home Value
$388,100
Zillow: $434,450
Median Rent
$1,287/mo
31.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
182/100K
1,345/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
63.1%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.0%
11.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
258 sunny days/yr
How Middlebury Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Middlebury's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Middlebury a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Middlebury residents earn a median household income of $74,900 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,784. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,811 business establishments, including 89 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Middlebury is $388,100 , 38% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $434,450. Median rent is $1,287/month, with 31.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Middlebury reports 182 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,345/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
63.1% of adults in Middlebury hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% above the national average).
95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Middlebury has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population7,145
Median Age23.5 yrs
Density504/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$74,900
Per Capita$31,784
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$2,305M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155
Housing
B+
Home Value$388,100
Rent$1,287
Ownership58.0%
Zillow$434,450
Housing Units2,266
Rent Burden31.6%
Crime
F
Violent182/100K
Property1,345/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault125/100K
Burglary171/100K
Health
Obesity29.0%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death5,658/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days258/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation364 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+63.1%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+31.9%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 31% / D 66%
Commute15 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations18
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Middlebury was built in 1974.
19.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Patrick Leahy Burlington International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.