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Middletown.
About
Life in Middletown
Middletown offers an affordable Midwest lifestyle with a median home value around $164,000 and median household income near $57,000 — meaningful for people priced out of Cincinnati's core but wanting access to urban amenities. The steel industry still anchors the local economy through Cleveland-Cliffs operations, though like many industrial towns, the city experienced real job losses that shaped its character over decades. The commute averages about 24 minutes, and you're positioned conveniently between Cincinnati and Dayton with interstate access via Route 122 and I-75.
Middletown at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
17.1%
Foreign-Born
5.5%
Broadband Internet
88.3%
of households
Population Growth
+2.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.5% foreign-born, most often from Dominican Republic
Who lives in Middletown: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Middletown, the largest foreign-born group is from Dominican Republic (39.7%), and 7.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.8%
of residents
65 and Older
17.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
36.2%
of households
Married Couples
33.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.38
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 OH
Rent, home values, and income in Middletown
In Middletown, home values are 23% below the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
48.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,052
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
54.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1965
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $259,898 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts above OH average
Unemployment in Middletown
Unemployment in Middletown is 0.8 percentage points higher than the OH 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
Commute24.2 min avg
How Middletown residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Middletown, most residents drive alone to work (79%), and 68% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 28 mi
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY)
Small hub638k passengers boarded in 2025
- 35 mi
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
Medium hub4.4M 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 55% below national average
Crime rates for 2024
Violent crime in Middletown runs 55% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
164.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (363 national, 2024)
Property Crime Rate
1,718
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,767 national, 2024)
Middletown Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 16 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
91.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Butler County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Butler County, which includes Middletown, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 16 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $446,000 |
| 2024 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $236,100 |
| 2023 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $522,100 |
| 2022 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $193,250 |
| 2021 | 9 | Winter Weather | $30,000 |
| 2020 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $159,250 |
| 2019 | 18 | Winter Weather | $15,000 |
| 2018 | 20 | Hail | $10,500 |
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
Butler County, county-wide
Air Quality55 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Butler County, which includes Middletown, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
55
Good Days
121
per year
Moderate Days
239
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Butler County, county-wide
Climate84°F summers, 23°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Middletown has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and cold winters (avg low 23°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
64°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/42°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
41°/23°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
42.1"
Annual Snowfall
9.7"
Hot Days/Year
22
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
120
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
116
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 20°F | 3.32" |
| Feb | 42°F | 22°F | 2.54" |
| Mar | 52°F | 30°F | 3.46" |
| Apr | 65°F | 39°F | 4.58" |
| May | 74°F | 51°F | 4.40" |
| Jun | 82°F | 60°F | 4.45" |
| Jul | 86°F | 64°F | 4.34" |
| Aug | 85°F | 61°F | 2.87" |
| Sep | 79°F | 53°F | 2.87" |
| Oct | 67°F | 41°F | 3.20" |
| Nov | 53°F | 32°F | 3.03" |
| Dec | 43°F | 26°F | 3.25" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Middletown
Middletown has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
9.0%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Atrium Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
West Chester Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.8 mi away · West Chester
Mercy Health Kings Mills Hospital Llc
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.7 mi away · Mason
Kettering Health Miamisburg
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.9 mi away · Miamisburg
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.
Education16.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Middletown
Middletown's student/teacher ratio is 16.9:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 17.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
15
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
17.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Middletown
Public · 4-year · 837 students · in-state tuition $7,709 · 28% graduate · median earnings $63,814 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 2,043 students · in-state tuition $7,709 · 26% graduate · median earnings $63,814 (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: Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, 24 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Middletown
Middletown has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park (24 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
24 mi awayWilliam Howard Taft National Historic Site
National Historic Site
28 mi awayCharles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
29 mi awayHopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park
70 mi awayPublic Libraries in Middletown
Midpointe Library System - Middletown
125 S. 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, Ohio affordable?⌄
Middletown's median rent is $1,007/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $57,102/year. Median home value is $164,400.
Is Middletown, Ohio safe?⌄
Middletown's violent crime rate was 165 per 100,000 residents in 2024, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 363/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1718 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Middletown, Ohio?⌄
Middletown has an unemployment rate of 5.4%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Middletown, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Middletown is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,007/month and median household income is $57,102/year. The median home value is $164,400. About 48% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Middletown, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Middletown is 24 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