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Middletown, IA
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Middletown, IA
At a Glance
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)
Is Middletown a Good Place to Live?
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 $173,150. 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.
Safety & Crime
Middletown reports 165 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 8,391/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.