Middletown, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Dauphin County County
Middletown, PA
At a Glance
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)
Is Middletown a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Middletown residents earn a median household income of $54,778 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,154. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,552 business establishments, including 716 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Middletown is $159,800 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $267,166. Median rent is $1,145/month, with 26.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Middletown reports 249 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 34% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 540/100K.
Education
25.0% of adults in Middletown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Middletown has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.