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Middletown.
About
Life in Middletown
If you're considering Middletown, you're looking at a solidly working-class Hudson Valley city that's become increasingly diverse and affordable compared to surrounding areas. The median home price around $309,000 and median household income of $79,000 reflect a community where people actually live and work—not a vacation spot. Employment is reasonably stable with a 4.6% unemployment rate, and major employers like SUNY Orange, county services, and regional healthcare provide steady jobs, though many residents commute to nearby areas for work.
Middletown at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
13.6%
Foreign-Born
20.9%
Broadband Internet
90.7%
of households
Population Growth
-0.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics20.9% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Middletown: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Middletown, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (31.1%), and 31.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.9%
of residents
65 and Older
13.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
39.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.3%
of households
Married Couples
47.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.98
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 NY
Rent, home values, and income in Middletown
In Middletown, home values are 27% below the NY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
109.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,773
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
51.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1960
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $416,769 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for NY
Unemployment in Middletown
Unemployment in Middletown is close to the NY 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
Commute36 min avg
How Middletown residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Middletown, most residents drive alone to work (65%), and 55% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 16 mi
New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)
Regional airport · few flights144k passengers boarded in 2025
- 54 mi
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Major hub23.5M 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 9% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Middletown runs 9% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
298.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
862.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Middletown Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 11 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
90.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Orange County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Orange County, which includes Middletown, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 11 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | Winter Weather | $21,000 |
| 2024 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $113,000 |
| 2023 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $149,000 |
| 2022 | 12 | Winter Weather | $11,000 |
| 2021 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10.1M |
| 2020 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $206,000 |
| 2019 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $95,000 |
| 2018 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $304,000 |
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
Orange County, county-wide
Air Quality27 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Orange County, which includes Middletown, is typically good — 311 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
27
Good Days
311
per year
Moderate Days
46
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Orange County, county-wide
Climate80°F summers, 20°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Middletown has warm summers (avg high 80°F) and very cold winters (avg low 20°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
80°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
37°/20°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
44.4"
Annual Snowfall
57.9"
Hot Days/Year
10
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
123
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
105
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 18°F | 2.59" |
| Feb | 37°F | 18°F | 2.09" |
| Mar | 47°F | 26°F | 3.02" |
| Apr | 60°F | 38°F | 4.03" |
| May | 70°F | 48°F | 3.80" |
| Jun | 78°F | 57°F | 4.62" |
| Jul | 82°F | 62°F | 4.19" |
| Aug | 81°F | 60°F | 4.49" |
| Sep | 73°F | 53°F | 4.27" |
| Oct | 62°F | 43°F | 4.55" |
| Nov | 50°F | 33°F | 3.21" |
| Dec | 39°F | 24°F | 3.54" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Middletown
Uninsured
8.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Middletown's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Garnet Health Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.9 mi away · Middletown
St Anthony Community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 13.1 mi away · Warwick
Bon Secours Community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14.5 mi away · Port Jervis
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.
Education11.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Middletown
Middletown's student/teacher ratio is 11.6:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 20.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
20.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Middletown
Orange County Community College
Public · 2-year · 3,989 students · in-state tuition $6,706 · 31% graduate · median earnings $51,507 (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: Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site, 34 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Middletown
Middletown has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site (34 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site
National Historic Site
34 mi awayDelaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
35 mi awayEleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
National Historic Site
35 mi awayUpper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River
Scenic & Recreational River
35 mi awayVanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
National Historic Site
35 mi awayPaterson Great Falls National Historical Park
National Historical Park
39 mi awayMorristown National Historical Park
National Historical Park
47 mi awayThomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
47 mi awayPublic Libraries in Middletown
Thrall Public Library District Of Middletown And Walkill
11-19 Depot 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, New York affordable?⌄
Middletown's median rent is $1,661/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $79,346/year. Median home value is $308,600.
Is Middletown, New York safe?⌄
Middletown's violent crime rate was 298 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 862 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Middletown, New York?⌄
Middletown has an unemployment rate of 4.6%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Middletown, New York?⌄
The cost of living in Middletown is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,661/month and median household income is $79,346/year. The median home value is $308,600. About 51% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Middletown, New York?⌄
The average commute in Middletown is 36 minutes, which is longer than 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