Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area
Middleton is a small city in Wisconsin with a population of 22,235. Residents earn $85,526 per year, which is 14% above the national average.
Based on current data, Middleton receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Middleton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Middleton is $85,526, 14% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Middleton is $457,400, making it a premium housing market at 62% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,357 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 5.3x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Middleton is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 64 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,528 per 100,000, 22% below the national average.
Middleton is a highly educated community — 62.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 95.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Middleton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 89.0% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 11.0% |
| 18% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $85,526 |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $57,310 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,432 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $103,538 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.7% |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 18,084 |
| County GDP | $62,806M |
| Restaurants | 1,425 |
| Healthcare | 1,603 |
| Retail | 1,634 |
| Manufacturing | 517 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,743 |
| 150% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.91% |
| Commute Time | 20.1 min |
| Work from Home | 19.3% |
| Census Median | $457,400 |
| 62% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $597,726 |
| Median List Price | $494,900 |
| Median List Price | $494,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $275 |
| Homes Sold | 15 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.2% |
| Price Drops | 28.9% |
| Inventory | 52 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,357 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,729 |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 48.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,743 |
| 150% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.91% |
| Obesity | 31.4% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 23.8% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 3.7% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.3% |
| Depression | 23.8% |
| Mental Distress | 13.8% |
| Physical Distress | 9.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.8% |
| Premature Death | 5,427/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 94.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,603 |
| Total Violent | 64.4/100K |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 5.4/100K |
| Robbery | 37.5/100K |
| Assault | 21.5/100K |
| Total Property | 1,528.4/100K |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 187.7/100K |
| Theft | 1,276.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 64.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 34 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.1°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.2 inches |
| 3% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 929 ft (283 m) |
| Area | 9.4 sq mi (24.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,365/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1070°N, 89.5063°W |
| County FIPS | 55025 |
Winner: Democrat by 51.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 62.1% |
| 84% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 2,365/sq mi |
| Total Area | 9.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 7 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 8 |
| Public Libraries | 27 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,603 |
| Restaurants | 1,425 |
| Retail Stores | 1,634 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 34 |
| Avg Commute | 20.1 min |
| Work from Home | 19.3% |