Maryland · Metropolitan Area
Middletown is a small city in Maryland with a population of 5,108. Residents earn $159,342 per year, which is 112% above the national average.
Based on current data, Middletown receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Middletown stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Middletown is $159,342, which is significantly higher than the national average — 112% above $75,149. This places Middletown among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Middletown is $545,100, making it a premium housing market at 93% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,695 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Middletown is a highly educated community — 62.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Middletown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 91.1% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.9% |
| 34% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $159,342 |
| 112% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $65,457 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,343 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $99,317 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,170 |
| County GDP | $20,352M |
| Restaurants | 526 |
| Healthcare | 755 |
| Retail | 710 |
| Manufacturing | 168 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,766 |
| 65% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.06% |
| Commute Time | 31.4 min |
| Work from Home | 26.7% |
| Census Median | $545,100 |
| 93% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $559,387 |
| Median List Price | $562,450 |
| Median List Price | $562,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $143 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.7% |
| Price Drops | 22.2% |
| Inventory | 9 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,695 |
| 46% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,312 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,648 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,123 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,766 |
| 65% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.06% |
| Obesity | 31.5% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.3% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| COPD | 3.9% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.8% |
| Depression | 21.8% |
| Mental Distress | 15.1% |
| Physical Distress | 8.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.9% |
| Premature Death | 5,697/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 755 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 30 |
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.5 inches |
| 14% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,409/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4413°N, 77.5352°W |
| County FIPS | 24021 |
Winner: Democrat by 8.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 62.1% |
| 84% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.85 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,409/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 755 |
| Restaurants | 526 |
| Retail Stores | 710 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 30 |
| Avg Commute | 31.4 min |
| Work from Home | 26.7% |