At a Glance
Median Income
$46,700
$28,762 per capita
Home Value
$85,300
Zillow: $194,600
Median Rent
$870/mo
38.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.9%
80.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
17.3% 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
3.4 / 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 $46,700 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,762. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population603
Median Age50.5 yrs
Density1,283/mi²
Male / Female63% / 38%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$46,700
Per Capita$28,762
Unemployment3.5%
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%
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,145/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain34.5 in/yr
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.
32.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 149 Mbps.
There are 110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.