At a Glance
Median Income
$115,252
$54,362 per capita
Home Value
$399,500
Zillow: $532,809
Median Rent
$1,567/mo
23.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
125/100K
1,547/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.5%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
10.8% smoking rate
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+
3.7 / 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 $115,252 , which is 53% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,362. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,696 business establishments, including 1,312 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Middletown is $399,500 , 42% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $532,809. Median rent is $1,567/month, with 23.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 99.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2005.
Safety & Crime
Middletown reports 125 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,547/100K.
Education
45.5% of adults in Middletown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% above the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Middletown has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population24,071
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density1,783/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born12.0%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$115,252
Per Capita$54,362
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$75,964M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,545
Housing
A+
Home Value$399,500
Rent$1,567
Ownership76.3%
Zillow$532,809
Housing Units8,631
Rent Burden23.2%
Crime
F
Violent125/100K
Property1,547/100K
Health
Obesity32.9%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death8,586/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation59 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.5%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+17.8%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 33% / D 65%
Commute29 min
Broadband97.2%
Internet Speed221 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Middletown was built in 2005.
17.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
12.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 221 Mbps.
There are 1,312 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 72 fatal vehicle crashes.