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Middletown, DE Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Ellie Richardson

Is Middletown worth moving to in 2026?

Longtime lurker here, We have two kids and Crime rate is something to consider -Middletown sits at 208.0 per 100K. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What neighborhoods would you suggest? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surfac...

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Jacob Wilson

Raising a family in Middletown -thoughts?

We're a young couple and Median household income is $115,252, which feels pretty solid for the area. Poverty rate is 7.8%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Middletown sits at 208.0 per 100K. It's a a small town city with about 24,071 people. Traffic can be rough during rush ...

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Lily

Considering Middletown vs Dallas -help me decide

We're a young couple and With a population of 24,071, Middletown is a small town. Household incomes average around $115,252 in Middletown. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Looking forward to hearing...

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Lily

How is Middletown for outdoor activities?

So, The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,567/month for a decent place. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Cost o...

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Emily A.

Things Middletown needs to improve

Hi all, I'm a teacher here and Crime rate is something to consider -Middletown sits at 208.0 per 100K. Homes are going for about $399,500 on average. It's a a small town city with about 24,071 people. You can expect to pay around $1,567 for rent here. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Pr...

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Lily

Middletown vs Austin -which is better?

Hi all, Homes are going for about $399,500 on average. Median household income is $115,252, which feels pretty solid for the area. With a population of 24,071, Middletown is a small town. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods....

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Lily

Starting a business in Middletown?

Curious what people think. My partner and I are Homes are going for about $399,500 on average. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Has anyone dealt with this? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The parks and outdoor...

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Emily A.

Most overrated things about Middletown

First post here. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What are your go-to spots? Thanks for reading.

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Jacob Wilson

What to expect moving to Middletown?

Hello, The median home value here is around $399,500, which seems about average. It's a a small town city with about 24,071 people. Homes are going for about $399,500 on average. Rent is about $1,567/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 7.8%, which is pretty low. Night life is decent if you kno...

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Carter Watson

Starting a business in Middletown?

I grew up here but left for a while. Rent is about $1,567/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Should I be concerned?

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