At a Glance
Median Income
$54,985
$30,022 per capita
Home Value
$148,300
Zillow: $250,184
Median Rent
$974/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
421/100K
2,985/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
86.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
15.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.6%
20.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°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?
C+
2.9 / 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 $54,985 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,022. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,186 business establishments, including 757 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Middletown is $148,300 , 47% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $250,184. Median rent is $974/month, with 30.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Safety & Crime
Middletown reports 421 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 11% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,985/100K. The murder rate is 2.1/100K.
Education
16.1% of adults in Middletown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Middletown has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population50,607
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density1,933/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$54,985
Per Capita$30,022
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty15.1%
County GDP$29,842M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,236
Housing
A+
Home Value$148,300
Rent$974
Ownership54.6%
Zillow$250,184
Housing Units22,819
Rent Burden30.0%
Crime
F
Violent421/100K
Property2,985/100K
Murder2.1/100K
Assault258/100K
Burglary583/100K
Health
Obesity43.6%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking20.5%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death9,596/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain42.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation761 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+86.0%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute24 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed189 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Middletown was founded in 1833.
The median home in Middletown was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Middletown Regional/Hook Field (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 189 Mbps.
There are 757 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.
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