At a Glance
Median Income
$74,129
$46,813 per capita
Home Value
$298,900
Zillow: $154,718
Median Rent
$1,423/mo
25.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
75/100K
1,747/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.5%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
11.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
23.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
293 sunny days/yr
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+
3.6 / 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 $74,129 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,813. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,844 business establishments, including 1,860 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Middletown is $298,900 , 6% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $154,718. Median rent is $1,423/month, with 25.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Safety & Crime
Middletown reports 75 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,747/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
50.5% of adults in Middletown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% above the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Middletown has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population9,622
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density1,872/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$74,129
Per Capita$46,813
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty11.2%
County GDP$78,803M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,371
Housing
A
Home Value$298,900
Rent$1,423
Ownership56.7%
Zillow$154,718
Housing Units4,530
Rent Burden25.7%
Crime
F
Violent75/100K
Property1,747/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault25/100K
Burglary176/100K
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death12,652/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation717 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.5%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+21.1%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 57%
Commute18 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed214 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries18
Did You Know?
The median home in Middletown was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 214 Mbps.
There are 1,860 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 123 fatal vehicle crashes.
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