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Is Middletown a Good Place to Live? Middletown, Ohio: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Middletown ranks #1076 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #442 of 524 smaller cities and #10 of 20 in Ohio. Against similar-size cities it stands out for affordable homes ($164,400, #35 of 524) and low rents ($1,007/mo, #45 of 524), and trails on low graduation rates (65.3%, #431 of 437) and low household income ($57,102, #464 of 524).
Middletown by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Middletown's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Middletown?
Middletown's cost of living index is 95.4, 5% below the US level of 100 and #452 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,007/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $263,528, 6% above the typical Ohio home ($248,803).
| Measure | Middletown | OhioOH | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 95.4#452 of 1,308 | 92.8 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $263,528#279 of 1,187 | $248,803 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,317/mo#178 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $164,400#117 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,007/mo#223 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 2.9x#138 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 21.2%#586 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Ohio is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Middletown housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Middletown is in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro.
Ohio housing market →Is Middletown safe?
Middletown recorded 165 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 50% below the US rate of 328 and 40% below Ohio's 276. That ranks #268 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #124 of 444 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Middletown Police Department. Property crime runs 1,718 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Middletown | OhioOH | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 264 · US 328 | 165#268 of 1,085 | 276 | 264 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,550 · US 1,548 | 1,718#583 of 1,085 | 1,429 | 1,550 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Ohio is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Middletown?
The median household in Middletown earns $57,102, 31% below the US figure of $83,163 and 21% below Ohio ($72,212). Unemployment is 5.4% (US 4.3%). 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.1% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Middletown | OhioOH | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $83,163 | $57,102#1103 of 1,312 | $72,212 | $83,646 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.3% | 5.4%#915 of 1,058 | 4.6% | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 17.1%#988 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.5% | +0.1%#597 of 1,132 | +0.3% | +0.2% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Ohio is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Middletown?
The median resident of Middletown is 38.6 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 17.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1217 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 54% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Middletown | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 38.6 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 17.6%#1217 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 54% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Middletown's schools and health?
Middletown's 14 public schools graduate 65.3% of students in four years (Ohio 86.2%), with 17 students per teacher and $14,800 spent per pupil. 43.4% of adults are obese and 15.2% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Middletown | OhioOH | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 65.3%#1050 of 1,063 | 86.2% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 17#734 of 1,188 | — | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $14,800#611 of 1,188 | — | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 43.4%#1254 of 1,311 | — | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 15.2%#1173 of 1,311 | — | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 20.2%#1194 of 1,311 | — | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 11.1%#788 of 1,311 | — | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Ohio is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 7,007 students are enrolled in Middletown's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Middletown?
The average commute in Middletown is 24.2 minutes (Ohio 23.8); 0.4% of workers take transit and 8.8% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Middletown scores 11.9 of 20 (above average walkable), #485 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 72.9°F and winters 31.8°F, with 42.3 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Middletown | OhioOH | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 24.2 min#711 of 1,312 | 23.8 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 4.5%#488 of 1,312 | 5.3% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 79.1% | 75.2% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0.4% | 1% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 1.6% | 2% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 8.8% | 11.9% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 11.9#485 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Ohio is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38.4 | 20.4 | 3.3 |
| Feb | 42 | 21.8 | 2.5 |
| Mar | 52.2 | 30 | 3.5 |
| Apr | 64.7 | 39.3 | 4.6 |
| May | 74.1 | 50.6 | 4.4 |
| Jun | 82.4 | 59.9 | 4.5 |
| Jul | 85.8 | 63.5 | 4.3 |
| Aug | 85.1 | 61.1 | 2.9 |
| Sep | 78.9 | 53.1 | 2.9 |
| Oct | 66.7 | 41.2 | 3.2 |
| Nov | 53.4 | 31.9 | 3 |
| Dec | 42.5 | 25.5 | 3.3 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Franklin.
| Measure | Middletown | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 52.7°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 72.9°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 31.8°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 42.3 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Franklin.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Middletown?
Butler County's air had a median air quality index of 55, and 33% of measured days were rated good; 5 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Butler County's biggest natural hazard losses in tornado, strong wind, and earthquake, with expected yearly losses of 0.11% of building value, lower than 78% of US counties.
| Measure | Middletown | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 55#982 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 5#726 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.11%#327 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Butler County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Butler County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Tornado | 0.02% | 85% of counties |
| Strong wind | 0.0026% | 59% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0031% | 52% of counties |
| Hail | 0.0012% | 40% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.073% | 39% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Middletown compare with similar-size cities?
Middletown is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #442 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 51,617.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown, OHPop. 51,617 | #1076 | 48.4 | $57,102 | $1,007/mo | 165 | 24.2 min |
| Columbus, INPop. 51,824 | #426 | 59.6 | $77,456 | $1,157/mo | 88 | 19.4 min |
| Florissant, MOPop. 51,773 | #556 | 57.2 | $65,318 | $1,288/mo | 251 | 25.8 min |
| Dunwoody, GAPop. 51,758 | #132 | 67.1 | $121,903 | $1,859/mo | 162 | 24.9 min |
| Delano, CAPop. 51,679 | #1233 | 43.4 | $67,010 | $1,199/mo | 331 | 22.2 min |
| Summerville, SCPop. 51,654 | #836 | 52.7 | $81,046 | $1,526/mo | 307 | 31.2 min |
| Collierville, TNPop. 51,515 | #120 | 67.6 | $138,598 | $1,691/mo | 175 | 25.1 min |
| Burien, WAPop. 51,513 | #670 | 55.6 | $91,318 | $1,782/mo | 342 | 26.7 min |
| Harrisonburg, VAPop. 51,392 | #436 | 59.4 | $62,254 | $1,184/mo | 211 | 17.1 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Middletown compare with the rest of Ohio?
Middletown ranks #10 of the 20 Ohio cities we track, with a score of 48.4 against Ohio's statewide 52.1. Its households earn 21% below the Ohio median. Violent crime is 40% below the statewide rate. Homes are 6% above the typical Ohio home.
| City | Rank in OH | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin, OHPop. 49,294 | #1 | 71.5 | $160,296 | $1,686/mo | 109 |
| Lakewood, OHPop. 50,007 | #2 | 64.9 | $68,954 | $1,070/mo | 81 |
| Kettering, OHPop. 57,206 | #3 | 61.8 | $74,681 | $1,051/mo | 86 |
| Parma, OHPop. 79,870 | #4 | 60.8 | $69,295 | $1,087/mo | 150 |
| Cuyahoga Falls, OHPop. 50,909 | #5 | 57.0 | $72,705 | $1,038/mo | 228 |
| Columbus, OHPop. 914,802 | #6 | 54.5 | $66,082 | $1,295/mo | 380 |
| Euclid, OHPop. 48,823 | #7 | 52.9 | $50,285 | $1,025/mo | 106 |
| Elyria, OHPop. 53,035 | #8 | 51.9 | $54,945 | $906/mo | 186 |
| Newark, OHPop. 50,783 | #9 | 51.2 | $61,670 | $973/mo | 297 |
| Middletown, OHPop. 51,617 | #10 | 48.4 | $57,102 | $1,007/mo | 165 |
| Hamilton, OHPop. 63,468 | #11 | 47.9 | $55,166 | $1,007/mo | 295 |
| Cincinnati, OHPop. 311,224 | #12 | 45.2 | $52,909 | $1,001/mo | 785 |
| Lorain, OHPop. 65,395 | #13 | 44.5 | $48,685 | $887/mo | 565 |
| Toledo, OHPop. 267,463 | #14 | 42.9 | $49,724 | $901/mo | 872 |
| Akron, OHPop. 189,247 | #15 | 42.6 | $48,076 | $955/mo | 871 |
| Cleveland, OHPop. 366,097 | #16 | 40.5 | $40,801 | $945/mo | 1,365 |
| Youngstown, OHPop. 59,331 | #17 | 39.7 | $34,408 | $728/mo | 690 |
| Dayton, OHPop. 136,579 | #18 | 38.5 | $45,247 | $918/mo | 1,230 |
| Canton, OHPop. 69,755 | #19 | 37.7 | $43,188 | $850/mo | 1,091 |
| Springfield, OHPop. 58,190 | #20 | 36.2 | $47,143 | $851/mo | 1,248 |
All 20 Ohio cities we track, by overall score. Ohio statewide: median income $72,212, violent crime 275.6 per 100,000.
How is Middletown's score calculated?
Middletown scores 48.4 out of 100, #1076 of 1,312 (grade D, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Ohio's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Middletown. Similar-size median 55.5.
36.7 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Middletown's police agency. Similar-size median 77.8.
83.9 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Middletown. Similar-size median 58.9.
28.0 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Middletown's public schools. Similar-size median 55.2.
33.4 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Middletown's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
81.3 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Middletown. Similar-size median 56.1.
33.5 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Middletown. Similar-size median 42.4.
37.2 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Middletown. Similar-size median 50.0.
42.8 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Middletown's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
57.4 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
54.1 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Middletown's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Middletown has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Middletown
Is Middletown, OH a good place to live?
Middletown ranks #1076 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #442 of 524 smaller cities and #10 of 20 in Ohio. Against similar-size cities it stands out for affordable homes ($164,400, #35 of 524) and low rents ($1,007/mo, #45 of 524), and trails on low graduation rates (65.3%, #431 of 437) and low household income ($57,102, #464 of 524).
What is the cost of living in Middletown?
Middletown's cost of living index is 95.4, 5% below the US level of 100 and #452 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,007/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $263,528, 6% above the typical Ohio home ($248,803).
What is the crime rate in Middletown?
Middletown recorded 165 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 50% below the US rate of 328 and 40% below Ohio's 276. That ranks #268 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #124 of 444 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Middletown Police Department. Property crime runs 1,718 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Middletown?
The median household in Middletown earns $57,102, 31% below the US figure of $83,163 and 21% below Ohio ($72,212). Unemployment is 5.4% (US 4.3%). 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.1% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Middletown?
Median rent in Middletown is $1,007/mo (Census), #223 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,317/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 21.2% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Middletown?
The typical home value in Middletown is $263,528, up 3.1% in a year, against $248,803 for Ohio and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $164,400.
How are the public schools in Middletown?
Middletown's 14 public schools graduate 65.3% of students in four years (Ohio 86.2%), with 17 students per teacher and $14,800 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Middletown?
The average commute is 24.2 minutes, #711 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 23.8 minutes across Ohio. 4.5% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Middletown?
Middletown averages 52.7°F over the year, 72.9°F in summer and 31.8°F in winter, with 42.3 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Middletown walkable?
Middletown scores 11.9 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (above average walkable), #485 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Middletown at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Butler County's biggest natural hazard losses in tornado, strong wind, and earthquake, with expected yearly losses of 0.11% of building value, lower than 78% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Middletown?
Butler County's air had a median air quality index of 55, and 33% of measured days were rated good; 5 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Middletown?
Middletown has 51,617 residents. The median resident of Middletown is 38.6 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 17.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1217 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 54% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Middletown compare with the rest of Ohio?
Middletown ranks #10 of the 20 Ohio cities we track, with a score of 48.4 against Ohio's statewide 52.1. Its households earn 21% below the Ohio median. Violent crime is 40% below the statewide rate. Homes are 6% above the typical Ohio home.
What cities are similar in size to Middletown?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Middletown's population of 51,617 are Columbus, IN (#426 overall), Florissant, MO (#556 overall), Dunwoody, GA (#132 overall), Delano, CA (#1233 overall), and Summerville, SC (#836 overall). Middletown is #1076.