California · Metropolitan Area
Middletown is a small town in California with a population of 1,659. Residents earn $170,605 per year, which is 127% above the national average.
Based on current data, Middletown receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Middletown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Middletown is $170,605, which is significantly higher than the national average — 127% above $75,149. This places Middletown among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 7.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Middletown is $481,900, making it a premium housing market at 71% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,197 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
12.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 72.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Middletown enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 60.4% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 39.6% |
| 196% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $170,605 |
| 127% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $45,965 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,373 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $104,542 |
| Unemployment | 7.3% |
| 103% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.9% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 21,652 |
| County GDP | $39,448M |
| Restaurants | 1,311 |
| Healthcare | 1,623 |
| Retail | 1,675 |
| Manufacturing | 922 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,415 |
| 140% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.75% |
| Commute Time | 26.8 min |
| Work from Home | 8.0% |
| Census Median | $481,900 |
| 71% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $284,033 |
| $/Sq Ft | $341 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.3% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,197 |
| 89% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 59.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,415 |
| 140% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.75% |
| Obesity | 30.0% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.6% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.2% |
| Depression | 24.0% |
| Mental Distress | 18.6% |
| Physical Distress | 13.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 87.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.3% |
| Premature Death | 5,997/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,623 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 38 |
| FEMA Disasters | 364 |
| Annual Average | 60.1°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.6 inches |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,107 ft (337 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 902/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7519°N, 122.6221°W |
| County FIPS | 06097 |
Winner: Democrat by 46.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.8% |
| 62% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 72.3% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 902/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 16 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,623 |
| Restaurants | 1,311 |
| Retail Stores | 1,675 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 38 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 364 |
| Avg Commute | 26.8 min |
| Work from Home | 8.0% |