At a Glance
Median Income
$170,605
$45,965 per capita
Home Value
$481,900
Zillow: $284,033
Median Rent
$2,197/mo
16.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
57/100K
1,383/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
72.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.0%
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Middletown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Middletown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Middletown a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Middletown residents earn a median household income of $170,605 , which is 127% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,965. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 21,652 business establishments, including 1,311 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Middletown is $481,900 , 71% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $284,033. Median rent is $2,197/month, with 16.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Safety & Crime
Middletown reports 57 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,383/100K.
Education
12.8% of adults in Middletown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
72.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Middletown has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population1,659
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density902/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$170,605
Per Capita$45,965
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$39,448M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,373
Housing
A+
Home Value$481,900
Rent$2,197
Ownership59.2%
Zillow$284,033
Housing Units731
Rent Burden16.8%
Crime
F
Violent57/100K
Property1,383/100K
Health
Obesity30.0%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,997/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain38.6 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation1,107 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+72.3%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 25% / D 71%
Commute27 min
Broadband79.7%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Middletown was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
There are 1,311 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.
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