Middletown, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Dauphin County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
9,567 Population 3,754/sq mi density
$54,778 Median Income $32,154 per capita
$159,800 Home Value $267,166 Zillow
$1,145 Median Rent 26.6% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
249 Violent Crime/100K 540 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$54,778 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$159,800 home value, $1,145/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
249 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Housing Overview

Median Home Value
$159,800
43% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,145/mo
2% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
45.5%
30% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
4,534
Median year built: 1958

Home Value by Source

Census Median
$159,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$267,166
Redfin Median Sale
$375,000
Median Sale Price
$375,000
Median List Price
$398,500
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price

Ownership vs. Renting

45.5%
Owner-Occupied
54.5%
Renter-Occupied
46%
55%
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied

Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)

Studio
$900/mo
1 Bedroom
$996/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,225/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,570/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,744/mo
Census median rent: $1,145/mo · Zillow rent: $1,276/mo

Market Indicators (Redfin)

Median Sale Price
$375,000
Median Days on Market
17 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
7
Price Drops
33.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$197
Active Inventory
3
homes for sale

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden
26.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
14% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1958
Average age of housing stock: 68 years
Homeownership Rate
45.5%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Census Median Value$159,800
Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)$267,166
Redfin Median Sale$375,000
Median Sale Price$375,000
Median List Price$398,500
Price Per Sq Ft$197

Rent

Census Median Rent$1,145
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,276
FMR Studio$900
FMR 1-Bedroom$996
FMR 2-Bedroom$1,225
FMR 3-Bedroom$1,570
FMR 4-Bedroom$1,744

Market

Days on Market17
Sale-to-List Ratio1.0%
Price Drops33.3%
Homes Sold7
Active Inventory3
Price Per Sq Ft$197

Ownership & Stock

Owner-Occupied45.5%
Renter-Occupied54.5%
Homeownership Rate45.5%
Total Housing Units4,534
Median Year Built1958
Rent Burden26.6%