What are the schools like in Middletown, CT?

Middletown is served primarily by Middletown School District. The district operates 8 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.9:1.

What is the median household income in Middletown?

The median household income in Middletown, CT is $75,120 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.7%.

What is the weather like in Middletown, CT?

Middletown has an average high temperature of 37.0°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Middletown, CT affordable or expensive?

Middletown's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Middletown is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $257,800 and the median rent is $1,312 per month.

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

Middletown has a violent crime rate of 62.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1150.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Middletown, CT a Good Place to Live?

Middletown is a small city of 48,152 in Connecticut, with a median household income of $75,120 and a 4.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Middletown stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 98.4

Middletown's overall cost of living index is 98.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Middletown costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Middletown, CT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$257,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,312	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	54.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$75,120	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Middletown's violent crime rate is 62.1 per 100,000 residents — 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

62.1 /100k

Property Crime

1150.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Middletown is served primarily by Middletown School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Middletown, CT	National Avg
School District	Middletown School District	—
Elementary Schools	8	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	40.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Middletown sees average highs of 37.0°F in January and 84.0°F in July, with 50.2 inches of annual precipitation and 38.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Middletown, CT
Average High — January	37.0°F
Average High — July	84.0°F
Annual Precipitation	50.2"
Annual Snowfall	38.6"

Demographics

Metric	Middletown, CT	National Avg
Population	48,152	—
Median Age	37.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	69.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	15.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.2%	18.9%
Asian	5.1%	6.3%
Under 18	14.8%	22.2%
65 and over	15.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Portland, CT 3 mi Durham, CT 6 mi Higganum, CT 6 mi Meriden, CT 7 mi Kensington, CT 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Middletown

Middletown, CT is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

06457 06459

Middletown vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Middletown, CT affordable or expensive?

Middletown's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Middletown roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $257,800 and median rent is $1,312/month.

What is the crime rate in Middletown, CT?

Middletown's violent crime rate is 62.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1150.4 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 School District. The district has 8 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1. 40.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Middletown, CT a good place to live?

Middletown, CT has a population of 48,152, a median household income of $75,120, and an unemployment rate of 4.7%. 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 37.0°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.2 inches with about 38.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Middletown?

Middletown, CT is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 06457, 06459.

What is the population of Middletown?

The population of Middletown, Connecticut is 48,152 with a median age of 37.5. 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 98 (100 = US average), median home $257,800, median household income $75,120, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. 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.