What are the schools like in Middletown, MD?

Middletown is served primarily by Frederick County Public Schools. The district operates 41 elementary schools, 13 middle schools, and 13 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.7:1.

What is the median household income in Middletown?

The median household income in Middletown, MD is $168,007 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.

What is the weather like in Middletown, MD?

Middletown has an average high temperature of 43.1°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 31.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Middletown, MD affordable or expensive?

Middletown's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Middletown is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $515,300 and the median rent is $1,512 per month.

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

Middletown has a violent crime rate of 144.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 601.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Middletown, MD a Good Place to Live?

Middletown is a small town of 4,978 in Maryland, with a median household income of $168,007 and a 2.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes. 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: 108.6

Middletown's overall cost of living index is 108.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Middletown costs roughly 9% more than the average American city.

Metric	Middletown, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$515,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,512	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$168,007	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Middletown's violent crime rate is 144.9 per 100,000 residents — 62% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

144.9 /100k

Property Crime

601.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Middletown is served primarily by Frederick County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Middletown, MD	National Avg
School District	Frederick County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	41	—
Middle Schools	13	—
High Schools	13	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	60.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Middletown sees average highs of 43.1°F in January and 88.6°F in July, with 46.1 inches of annual precipitation and 31.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Middletown, MD
Average High — January	43.1°F
Average High — July	88.6°F
Annual Precipitation	46.1"
Annual Snowfall	31.4"

Demographics

Metric	Middletown, MD	National Avg
Population	4,978	—
Median Age	41.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	82.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.6%	18.9%
Asian	9.6%	6.3%
Under 18	25.4%	22.2%
65 and over	15.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Braddock Heights, MD 3 mi Myersville, MD 5 mi Jefferson, MD 5 mi Burkittsville, MD 6 mi Frederick, MD 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Middletown

Middletown, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

21769

Middletown vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Middletown, MD affordable or expensive?

Middletown's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Middletown roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $515,300 and median rent is $1,512/month.

What is the crime rate in Middletown, MD?

Middletown's violent crime rate is 144.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 601.4 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 Frederick County Public Schools. The district has 41 elementary, 13 middle, and 13 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1. 60.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Middletown, MD a good place to live?

Middletown, MD has a population of 4,978, a median household income of $168,007, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%. 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 43.1°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.1 inches with about 31.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Middletown?

Middletown, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 21769.

What is the population of Middletown?

The population of Middletown, Maryland is 4,978 with a median age of 41.3. 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 109 (100 = US average), median home $515,300, median household income $168,007, crime index 34 (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.