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Living in
Middletown.
About
Life in Middletown
If you're seriously considering Middletown, here's what living here actually means. It's a moderately sized city with real walkability in the downtown area thanks to Wesleyan University's presence, but you'll absolutely need a car for most daily life—Route 9 bisects the city and you're car-dependent outside the center. The median home value sits around $300,000 and median rent runs about $1,446 monthly, which is reasonable for Connecticut but not cheap.
Middletown at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
12.0%
Foreign-Born
13.5%
Broadband Internet
90.3%
of households
Population Growth
+1.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics13.5% foreign-born, most often from Jamaica
Who lives in Middletown: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Middletown, the largest foreign-born group is from Jamaica (15.0%), and 6.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
14.3%
of residents
65 and Older
16.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
20.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
37.9%
of households
Married Couples
36.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.09
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for CT
Rent, home values, and income in Middletown
In Middletown, home values are 20% below the CT average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
102.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,412
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
52.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1972
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $365,541 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CT
Unemployment in Middletown
Unemployment in Middletown is close to the CT average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Middletown Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute23.3 min avg
How Middletown residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Middletown, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 69% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 24 mi
Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN)
Small hub738k passengers boarded in 2025
- 26 mi
Bradley International Airport (BDL)
Medium hub3.3M passengers boarded in 2025
- 83 mi
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 80% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Middletown runs 80% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
67.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
958.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Middletown Police Department
Natural DisastersWinter Weather most common — 8 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
In Middlesex County, which includes Middletown, the most common type is winter weather, with 8 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | Winter Weather | $12,000 |
| 2024 | 11 | High Wind | $21,000 |
| 2023 | 7 | Flash Flood | $1,000 |
| 2022 | 4 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2021 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $99,270 |
| 2020 | 9 | Hail | $2.8M |
| 2019 | 10 | Winter Weather | $53,000 |
| 2018 | 15 | Winter Weather | $160,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Middlesex County, county-wide
Air Quality42 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Middlesex County, which includes Middletown, is typically good.
Median AQI
42
Middlesex County, county-wide
Climate82°F summers, 21°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Middletown has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and cold winters (avg low 21°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/38°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
39°/21°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
50.2"
Annual Snowfall
38.6"
Hot Days/Year
15
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
129
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
132
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 19°F | 3.05" |
| Feb | 39°F | 20°F | 2.93" |
| Mar | 48°F | 28°F | 4.05" |
| Apr | 60°F | 38°F | 4.13" |
| May | 70°F | 48°F | 3.48" |
| Jun | 79°F | 57°F | 4.05" |
| Jul | 84°F | 63°F | 3.38" |
| Aug | 82°F | 61°F | 3.54" |
| Sep | 75°F | 54°F | 4.28" |
| Oct | 64°F | 42°F | 4.49" |
| Nov | 52°F | 32°F | 3.36" |
| Dec | 42°F | 25°F | 4.12" |
Healthcare3 hospitals, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Middletown
Middletown has 3 hospitals, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
3
within city limits
Uninsured
3.4%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Middlesex Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Connecticut Valley Hosp
Psychiatric
- Main campus: Connecticut Valley Hosp · 1000 Silver St
- Hospital campus: Connecticut Valley Hospital · 70 O'Brien Drive, Middletown
Albert J Solnit Children's Center - South Campus
Psychiatric
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Midstate Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.7 mi away · Meriden
The Hospital of Central Connecticut
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.4 mi away · New Britain
Masonicare Health Center
Psychiatric · 11 mi away · Wallingford
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs. Campus locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Education12.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Middletown
Middletown's student/teacher ratio is 12.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 40.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
12
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
40.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Middletown
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,067 students · in-state tuition $73,128 · 93% graduate · median earnings $86,811 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Central Connecticut State University
11.5 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 7,822 students · in-state tuition $13,050 · 59% graduate · median earnings $65,779 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 2-year · 2,693 students · in-state tuition $21,188 · 44% graduate · median earnings $52,576 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,146 students · in-state tuition $73,590 · 82% graduate · median earnings $103,089 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 1,821 students · in-state tuition $8,506 · 62% graduate · median earnings $65,844 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus
14.9 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 1,525 students · in-state tuition $18,240 · 65% graduate · median earnings $82,098 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Springfield Armory National Historic Site, 39 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Middletown
Middletown has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Springfield Armory National Historic Site (39 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
National Historic Site
39 mi awayWeir Farm National Historical Park
National Historical Park
46 mi awayNew England National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
52 mi awayFire Island National Seashore
National Seashore
61 mi awaySagamore Hill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
63 mi awayEleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
National Historic Site
66 mi awayHome Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site
National Historic Site
67 mi awayRoger Williams National Memorial
National Memorial
67 mi awayPublic Libraries in Middletown
Russell Library
123 Broad St., Middletown
Cities Near Middletown
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Middletown?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Middletown FAQ
Is Middletown, Connecticut affordable?⌄
Middletown's median rent is $1,446/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $79,438/year. Median home value is $295,300.
Is Middletown, Connecticut safe?⌄
Middletown's violent crime rate was 67 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 959 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Middletown, Connecticut?⌄
Middletown has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Middletown, Connecticut?⌄
The cost of living in Middletown is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,446/month and median household income is $79,438/year. The median home value is $295,300. About 46% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Middletown, Connecticut?⌄
The average commute in Middletown is 23 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from