What are the schools like in Middletown, CA?

Middletown is served primarily by Middletown Unified. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.5:1.

What is the median household income in Middletown?

The median household income in Middletown, CA is $163,247 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.7%.

What is the weather like in Middletown, CA?

Middletown has an average high temperature of 58.8°F in January and 89.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.3 inches.

Middletown, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Middletown, CA affordable or expensive?

Middletown's cost of living index is 111, where 100 represents the national average. This means Middletown is 11% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $461,100 and the median rent is $2,195 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Middletown, CA?

Middletown has a violent crime rate of 759.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1281.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Middletown, CA a Good Place to Live?

Middletown is a small town of 1,748 in California, with a median household income of $163,247 and a 10.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 111 (US average = 100), which is 11% above the national average.

Strengths: Middletown's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Middletown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Middletown city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 111.4

Middletown's overall cost of living index is 111.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Middletown costs roughly 11% more than the average American city.

Metric	Middletown, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$461,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,195	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$163,247	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Middletown's violent crime rate is 759.5 per 100,000 residents — 100% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

759.5 /100k

Property Crime

1281.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Middletown is served primarily by Middletown Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.5:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Middletown, CA	National Avg
School District	Middletown Unified	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	20.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	74.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Middletown sees average highs of 58.8°F in January and 89.5°F in July, with 42.6 inches of annual precipitation and 0.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Middletown, CA
Average High — January	58.8°F
Average High — July	89.5°F
Annual Precipitation	42.6"
Annual Snowfall	0.3"

Demographics

Metric	Middletown, CA	National Avg
Population	1,748	—
Median Age	30.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	72.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	26.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	33.4%	22.2%
65 and over	11.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hidden Valley Lake, CA 5 mi Cobb, CA 8 mi Lower Lake, CA 11 mi Calistoga, CA 12 mi Clearlake, CA 14 mi

Middletown vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Middletown, CA affordable or expensive?

Middletown's cost of living index is 111, where 100 is the national average. That puts Middletown roughly 11% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $461,100 and median rent is $2,195/month.

What is the crime rate in Middletown, CA?

Middletown's violent crime rate is 759.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1281.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Middletown?

Public schools in Middletown are operated by Middletown Unified. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.5:1. 11.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Middletown, CA a good place to live?

Middletown, CA has a population of 1,748, a median household income of $163,247, and an unemployment rate of 10.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Middletown?

Middletown averages 58.8°F in January and 89.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.6 inches with about 0.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Middletown?

The population of Middletown, California is 1,748 with a median age of 30.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Middletown?

Key numbers for living in Middletown: cost of living index 111 (100 = US average), median home $461,100, median household income $163,247, crime index 144 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Middletown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.