At a Glance
Median Income
$55,833
$26,813 per capita
Home Value
$98,500
Zillow: $240,559
Median Rent
$806/mo
25.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
15.8% 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+
3.5 / 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 $55,833 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,813. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,484 business establishments, including 230 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Middletown is $98,500 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $240,559. Median rent is $806/month, with 25.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Education
13.8% of adults in Middletown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Middletown has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population2,163
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density1,865/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$55,833
Per Capita$26,813
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$5,526M
Avg Weekly Wage$961
Housing
A+
Home Value$98,500
Rent$806
Ownership62.6%
Zillow$240,559
Housing Units963
Rent Burden25.6%
Health
Obesity40.9%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death11,656/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.6 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation972 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute31 min
Broadband82.3%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Middletown was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Delaware County Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 230 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.