At a Glance
Median Income
$85,526
$57,310 per capita
Home Value
$457,400
Zillow: $619,009
Median Rent
$1,357/mo
24.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
107/100K
904/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
62.1%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.4%
8.7% smoking rate
How Middleton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Middleton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Middleton 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
Middleton residents earn a median household income of $85,526 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $57,310. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,084 business establishments, including 1,425 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Middleton is $457,400 , 62% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $619,009. Median rent is $1,357/month, with 24.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Middleton reports 107 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 904/100K.
Education
62.1% of adults in Middleton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% above the national average).
95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Middleton has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population22,235
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density2,365/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born7.8%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$85,526
Per Capita$57,310
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$62,806M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,432
Housing
B+
Home Value$457,400
Rent$1,357
Ownership48.3%
Zillow$619,009
Housing Units10,633
Rent Burden24.9%
Crime
F
Violent107/100K
Property904/100K
Health
Obesity31.4%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking8.7%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death5,427/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain39.4 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation929 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+62.1%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+28.8%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 75%
Commute20 min
Broadband93.4%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries27
Did You Know?
The median home in Middleton was built in 1985.
19.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dane County Regional/Truax Field (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 1,425 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.