At a Glance
Median Income
$71,667
$30,849 per capita
Home Value
$100,700
Zillow: $85,118
Median Rent
$625/mo
34.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.9%
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
11.8%
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Middleport Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Middleport's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Middleport 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
Middleport residents earn a median household income of $71,667 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,849. The unemployment rate stands at 11.8% (228% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,961 business establishments, including 248 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Middleport is $100,700 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $85,118. Median rent is $625/month, with 34.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
17.9% of adults in Middleport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Middleport 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 54.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population269
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density611/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$71,667
Per Capita$30,849
Unemployment11.8%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$6,492M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
A+
Home Value$100,700
Rent$625
Ownership84.4%
Zillow$85,118
Housing Units171
Rent Burden34.1%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death10,001/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain54.3 in/yr
Elevation721 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.9%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute25 min
Broadband86.1%
Internet Speed197 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Middleport was founded in 1829.
The median home in Middleport was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 197 Mbps.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.