At a Glance
Median Income
$64,406
$37,385 per capita
Home Value
$200,400
Zillow: $307,882
Median Rent
$791/mo
29.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.4%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
9.7%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
18.1% smoking rate
How Middlefield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Middlefield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Middlefield a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Middlefield residents earn a median household income of $64,406 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,385. The unemployment rate stands at 9.7% (169% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,221 business establishments, including 180 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Middlefield is $200,400 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $307,882. Median rent is $791/month, with 29.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
25.4% of adults in Middlefield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Middlefield has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population2,749
Median Age49.9 yrs
Density813/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$64,406
Per Capita$37,385
Unemployment9.7%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$6,128M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,089
Housing
A+
Home Value$200,400
Rent$791
Ownership61.4%
Zillow$307,882
Housing Units1,332
Rent Burden29.9%
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death5,581/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain43.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,121 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.4%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score7.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute17 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Middlefield was founded in 1799.
The median home in Middlefield was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Youngstown/Warren Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
There are 180 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.