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Middletown, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Shiawassee County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
603 Population 1,283/sq mi density
$46,700 Median Income $28,762 per capita
$85,300 Home Value $194,600 Zillow
$870 Median Rent 38.8% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
118 Violent Crime/100K 1,176 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$46,700 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,300 home value, $870/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
118 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Middletown, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,700
38% below
$28,762 per capita
Home Value
$85,300
70% below
Zillow: $194,600
Median Rent
$870/mo
25% below
38.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
118/100K
69% below
1,176/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.9%
82% below
80.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
20% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 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)

Income
62%
Home Value
30%
Rent
75%
Poverty
67%
Bachelor's
18%
Unemployment
58%
Crime
31%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Middletown a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Middletown residents earn a median household income of $46,700 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,762. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,180 business establishments, including 110 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Middletown is $85,300 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $194,600. Median rent is $870/month, with 38.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.

Safety & Crime

Middletown reports 118 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,176/100K.

Education

5.9% of adults in Middletown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 80.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Middletown has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population603
Median Age50.5 yrs
Density1,283/mi²
Male / Female63% / 38%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,700
Per Capita$28,762
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$2,377M
Avg Weekly Wage$988

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,300
Rent$870
Ownership61.7%
Zillow$194,600
Housing Units378
Rent Burden38.8%

Crime

F
Violent118/100K
Property1,176/100K

Health

Obesity38.5%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,145/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain33.6 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation744 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.9%
High School+80.7%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute26 min
Broadband84.3%
Internet Speed149 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in Middletown was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Bishop International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.414 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
29.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 149 Mbps.
There are 110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.