Ohio · Metropolitan Area
Middlefield is a small town in Ohio with a population of 2,749. Residents earn $64,406 per year, which is 14% below the national average.
Based on current data, Middlefield receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Middlefield offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Middlefield is $64,406, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Middlefield is $200,400, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $791 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Middlefield is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,473 per 100,000, 25% below the national average.
25.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Middlefield experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches, including 62.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 93.4% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.6% |
| 51% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $64,406 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,385 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,089 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $121,771 |
| Unemployment | 6.4% |
| 78% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.4% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,221 |
| County GDP | $6,128M |
| Restaurants | 180 |
| Healthcare | 294 |
| Retail | 325 |
| Manufacturing | 176 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,861 |
| 153% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.42% |
| Commute Time | 17.1 min |
| Work from Home | 1.4% |
| Census Median | $200,400 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $280,756 |
| Median List Price | $272,400 |
| Median List Price | $272,400 |
| $/Sq Ft | $150 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.6% |
| Price Drops | 14.3% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Census Median Rent | $791 |
| 32% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,861 |
| 153% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.42% |
| Obesity | 35.4% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.9% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.8% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 8.0% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.9% |
| Depression | 26.8% |
| Mental Distress | 19.8% |
| Physical Distress | 14.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.1% |
| Premature Death | 5,581/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 294 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,473.3/100K |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 73.7/100K |
| Theft | 1,399.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.1 inches |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 62.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,121 ft (342 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 813/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4605°N, 81.0712°W |
| County FIPS | 39055 |
Winner: Republican by 24.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.4% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 813/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 294 |
| Restaurants | 180 |
| Retail Stores | 325 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 17.1 min |
| Work from Home | 1.4% |