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Middletown.
About
Life in Middletown
Middletown is a fast-growing Delaware town in southern New Castle County between Wilmington and Dover, and its newer subdivisions have drawn families: the population is up about 11% since 2020 and about 77% of households own their home. The median household income is $112,831, about 40% above the national median, and the median home value is $409,600. Rent averages $1,583 a month.
Middletown at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Foreign-Born
10.7%
Broadband Internet
96.7%
of households
Population Growth
+11.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics10.7% foreign-born, most often from Africa, n.e.c.
Who lives in Middletown: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Middletown, the largest foreign-born group is from Africa, n.e.c. (28.5%), and 4.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
27.6%
of residents
65 and Older
15.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
39.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
20.8%
of households
Married Couples
49.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.73
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 13% above DE average
Rent, home values, and income in Middletown
In Middletown, rent runs 13% above the DE average, and home values are 16% above the DE average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
22.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
11.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
102.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,632
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
76.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2005
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $533,640 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below DE average
Unemployment in Middletown
Unemployment in Middletown is 0.5 percentage points lower than the DE 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
Commute30 min avg
How Middletown residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Middletown, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 53% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 17 mi
Wilmington Airport (ILG)
Regional airport · few flights169k passengers boarded in 2025
- 39 mi
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Major hub14.8M 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 43% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Middletown runs 43% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
186.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,391.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Middletown Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 23 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
95.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
New Castle County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In New Castle County, which includes Middletown, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 23 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | Winter Weather | $93,000 |
| 2024 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2023 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | $30,000 |
| 2022 | 18 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2021 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.6M |
| 2020 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 13 | Flash Flood | None reported |
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.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
New Castle County, county-wide
Middletown is about 4% of New Castle County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in New Castle County, which includes Middletown, is typically good — 235 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
235
per year
Moderate Days
126
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
New Castle County, county-wide
Middletown is about 4% of New Castle County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate86°F summers, 27°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Middletown has warm summers (avg high 86°F) and cold winters (avg low 27°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
66°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
86°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
68°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
45°/27°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.4"
Annual Snowfall
20.2"
Hot Days/Year
33
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
97
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
131
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 25°F | 3.43" |
| Feb | 46°F | 25°F | 2.91" |
| Mar | 54°F | 33°F | 4.27" |
| Apr | 67°F | 42°F | 3.71" |
| May | 76°F | 52°F | 3.63" |
| Jun | 84°F | 62°F | 3.95" |
| Jul | 89°F | 66°F | 4.84" |
| Aug | 87°F | 65°F | 3.95" |
| Sep | 79°F | 58°F | 4.87" |
| Oct | 69°F | 46°F | 4.00" |
| Nov | 57°F | 36°F | 3.36" |
| Dec | 47°F | 30°F | 4.04" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Middletown
Uninsured
2.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Middletown's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Union Hospital of Cecil County
Acute Care Hospitals · 12.9 mi away · Elkton
Meadowwood Behavioral Health System
Psychiatric · 14.6 mi away · New Castle
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.
Education14.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Middletown
Middletown's student/teacher ratio is 14.6:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 44.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
44.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: First State National Historical Park, 28 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Middletown
Middletown has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being First State National Historical Park (28 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
First State National Historical Park
National Historical Park
28 mi awayGloria Dei Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
46 mi awayHampton National Historic Site
National Historic Site
46 mi awayIndependence National Historical Park
National Historical Park
46 mi awayThaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
National Memorial
46 mi awayEdgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
National Historic Site
47 mi awayFort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
National Monument and Historic Shrine
48 mi awayStar-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
48 mi awayPublic Libraries in Middletown
Appoquinimink Community Library
204 East Main Street, 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, Delaware affordable?⌄
Middletown's median rent is $1,583/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $112,831/year. Median home value is $409,600.
Is Middletown, Delaware safe?⌄
Middletown's violent crime rate was 186 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 1392 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Middletown, Delaware?⌄
Middletown has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Middletown, Delaware?⌄
The cost of living in Middletown is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,583/month and median household income is $112,831/year. The median home value is $409,600. About 23% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Middletown, Delaware?⌄
The average commute in Middletown is 30 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