Median Income
$50,833
32% lower than US avg
Home Value
$162,000
43% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
17.1%
49% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$702
40% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% higher than US avg
Unemployment
2.4%
33% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
7.2%
42% lower than US avg
How New Middletown Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,632
Median Age51.3 yrs
Density1,876/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Economy
B+
Median Income$50,833
Per Capita$31,832
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$4,200M
Commute21 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$162,000
Rent$702
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$232,485
Health
Obesity34.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,225 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+96.0%
School Score5.90
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%
Commute21 min
Libraries4
Is New Middletown a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, New Middletown receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. New Middletown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in New Middletown is $50,833, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in New Middletown is $162,000, 43% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $702 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
17.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Climate & Weather
New Middletown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
New Middletown has a population of 1,632 with a density of 1,876 people per square mile. The median age is 51.3 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.9%).
Population
51.3yrs
Median Age
32% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
New Middletown vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97.8% |
| 25% above US avg |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
| 84% below US avg |
Social Characteristics
New Middletown vs U.S. Average
The median household income in New Middletown is $50,833, which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Income: New Middletown vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $50,833 |
| 32% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $31,832 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,018 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,599 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 7.2% |
| 42% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 2,000 |
| County GDP | $4,200M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 164 |
| Healthcare | 280 |
| Retail | 253 |
| Manufacturing | 126 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,252 |
| 50% above US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.24% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 21.0 min |
| Work from Home | 4.6% |
The median home value in New Middletown is $162,000, 43% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $702 (40% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $232,485.
Home Values
| Census Median | $162,000 |
| 43% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $232,485 |
| Median List Price | $274,900 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
| Median List Price | $274,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $161 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 90.6% |
| Price Drops | 42.9% |
| Inventory | 7 |
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $702 |
| 40% below US avg |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,252 |
| 50% above US avg |
| Effective Rate | 3.24% |
In New Middletown, 34.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.8% report depression. 21.2% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: New Middletown vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 34.5% |
| 7% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.2% |
| Depression | 26.8% |
| Mental Distress | 18.5% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 97.9% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 75.6% |
| Premature Death | 11,919/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 87.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 280 |
Crime Rates: New Middletown vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
Safety Score
New Middletown has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,225 ft (373 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,876/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9655°N, 80.5583°W |
| County FIPS | 42073 |