Middletown, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Des Moines County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
319 Population 580/sq mi density
$64,167 Median Income $33,210 per capita
$144,300 Home Value $187,327 Zillow
$784 Median Rent 23.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$64,167 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$144,300 home value, $784/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Middletown, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,167
15% below
$33,210 per capita
Home Value
$144,300
49% below
Zillow: $187,327
Median Rent
$784/mo
33% below
23.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.1%
46% below
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
3% above
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

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)

Income
85%
Home Value
51%
Rent
67%
Poverty
87%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Middletown a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 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 $64,167 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,210. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,405 business establishments, including 101 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Middletown is $144,300 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $187,327. Median rent is $784/month, with 23.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.

Education

18.1% of adults in Middletown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Middletown has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population319
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density580/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,167
Per Capita$33,210
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$2,924M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014

Housing

A+
Home Value$144,300
Rent$784
Ownership79.6%
Zillow$187,327
Housing Units176
Rent Burden23.5%

Health

Obesity33.1%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,424/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
Elevation725 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.1%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute19 min
Broadband85.2%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Middletown was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Southeast Iowa Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 101 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.