Median Income
$49,200
35% lower than US avg
Home Value
$200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
8.9%
74% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$725
38% lower than US avg
Unemployment
8.5%
136% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
27.1%
119% higher than US avg
How Middleton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,873
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density874/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Economy
D
Median Income$49,200
Per Capita$36,920
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty27.1%
Commute22 min
Housing
A
Home Value$200,000
Rent$725
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units925
Rent Burden22.8%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation112 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+29.9%
Graduate+6.1%
Is Middleton a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Middleton receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Middleton has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Middleton is $49,200, 35% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.5%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 27.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Middleton is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $725 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
8.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.9% have completed high school.
Middleton has a population of 1,873 with a density of 874 people per square mile. The median age is 51.2 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.4%), with 1.6% Black, 2.4% Asian.
Population
1,873
Total Population
2021 Census
51.2yrs
Median Age
32% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Middleton vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96.0% |
| 22% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 2.7% |
Social Characteristics
Middleton vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Middleton is $49,200, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 27.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
Income: Middleton vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $49,200 |
| 35% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $36,920 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 8.5% |
| 136% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 27.1% |
| 119% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 21.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 76.2% |
| Public Transit | 1.6% |
| Work from Home | 6.6% |
The median home value in Middleton is $200,000, 29% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $725 (38% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $200,000 |
| 29% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $725 |
| 38% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 22.8% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 46.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 53.5% |
| Housing Units | 925 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Middleton vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Middleton vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 874/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7166°N, 63.1793°W |
| Timezone | America/Halifax |