What are the schools like in Middletown, DE?

Middletown is served primarily by Appoquinimink School District. The district operates 13 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.7:1.

What is the median household income in Middletown?

The median household income in Middletown, DE is $104,662 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.2%.

What is the weather like in Middletown, DE?

Middletown has an average high temperature of 42.5°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 20.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Middletown, DE affordable or expensive?

Middletown's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Middletown is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $363,800 and the median rent is $1,443 per month.

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

Middletown has a violent crime rate of 125.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1543.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Middletown, DE a Good Place to Live?

Middletown is a small city of 23,573 in Delaware, with a median household income of $104,662 and a 7.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include 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: 103.5

Middletown's overall cost of living index is 103.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Middletown costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Middletown, DE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$363,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,443	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$104,662	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Middletown's violent crime rate is 125.0 per 100,000 residents — 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

125.0 /100k

Property Crime

1543.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Middletown is served primarily by Appoquinimink School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Middletown, DE	National Avg
School District	Appoquinimink School District	—
Elementary Schools	13	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	41.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Middletown sees average highs of 42.5°F in January and 88.6°F in July, with 47.4 inches of annual precipitation and 20.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Middletown, DE
Average High — January	42.5°F
Average High — July	88.6°F
Annual Precipitation	47.4"
Annual Snowfall	20.2"

Demographics

Metric	Middletown, DE	National Avg
Population	23,573	—
Median Age	37.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	55.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	30.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.5%	18.9%
Asian	5.0%	6.3%
Under 18	28.6%	22.2%
65 and over	18.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Townsend, DE 3 mi Odessa, DE 3 mi Chesapeake City, MD 8 mi Cecilton, MD 8 mi Port Penn, DE 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Middletown

Middletown, DE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

19709

Middletown vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Middletown, DE affordable or expensive?

Middletown's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Middletown roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $363,800 and median rent is $1,443/month.

What is the crime rate in Middletown, DE?

Middletown's violent crime rate is 125.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1543.3 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 Appoquinimink School District. The district has 13 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1. 41.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Middletown, DE a good place to live?

Middletown, DE has a population of 23,573, a median household income of $104,662, and an unemployment rate of 7.2%. 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 42.5°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.4 inches with about 20.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Middletown?

Middletown, DE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 19709.

What is the population of Middletown?

The population of Middletown, Delaware is 23,573 with a median age of 37.3. 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 104 (100 = US average), median home $363,800, median household income $104,662, crime index 49 (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.