At a Glance
Median Income
$77,174
$32,854 per capita
Home Value
$271,000
Zillow: $396,305
Median Rent
$1,614/mo
34.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
313/100K
1,108/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.8%
82.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 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
3.1 / 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 $77,174 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,854. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,900 business establishments, including 1,008 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Middletown is $271,000 , 4% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $396,305. Median rent is $1,614/month, with 34.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Middletown reports 313 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 18% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,108/100K. The murder rate is 10.8/100K.
Education
19.8% of adults in Middletown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
82.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Middletown has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population30,227
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density5,692/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$77,174
Per Capita$32,854
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$27,748M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,204
Housing
A+
Home Value$271,000
Rent$1,614
Ownership52.5%
Zillow$396,305
Housing Units11,101
Rent Burden34.0%
Crime
F
Violent313/100K
Property1,108/100K
Murder10.8/100K
Assault187/100K
Burglary162/100K
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,631/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain44.4 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation545 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.8%
High School+82.2%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 46%
Commute35 min
Broadband88.6%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations30
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Middletown was founded in 1848.
The median home in Middletown was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is New York Stewart International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 1,008 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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