What are the schools like in Middletown, MI?

School district data for Middletown is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Middletown?

The median household income in Middletown, MI is $43,850 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.

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

Q: Is Middletown, MI affordable or expensive?

Middletown's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Middletown is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $78,800 and the median rent is $864 per month.

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

Middletown has a violent crime rate of 139.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 346.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Q: What is the weather like in Middletown, MI?

Middletown has an average high temperature of 30.3°F in January and 81.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.3 inches.

Is Middletown, MI a Good Place to Live?

Middletown is a small town of 720 in Michigan, with a median household income of $43,850 and a 4.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Middletown stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, 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: 92.8

Middletown's overall cost of living index is 92.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Middletown costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Middletown, MI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$78,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$864	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$43,850	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Middletown's violent crime rate is 139.5 per 100,000 residents — 63% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

139.5 /100k

Property Crime

346.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Middletown, MI	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	6.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	70.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Middletown sees average highs of 30.3°F in January and 81.9°F in July, with 34.5 inches of annual precipitation and 38.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Middletown, MI
Average High — January	30.3°F
Average High — July	81.9°F
Annual Precipitation	34.5"
Annual Snowfall	38.3"

Demographics

Metric	Middletown, MI	National Avg
Population	720	—
Median Age	51.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	10.8%	22.2%
65 and over	23.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Corunna, MI 1 mi Owosso, MI 2 mi Vernon, MI 6 mi Henderson, MI 7 mi Bancroft, MI 9 mi

Middletown vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Middletown, MI affordable or expensive?

Middletown's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Middletown roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $78,800 and median rent is $864/month.

What is the crime rate in Middletown, MI?

Middletown's violent crime rate is 139.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 346.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Middletown?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Middletown, MI a good place to live?

Middletown, MI has a population of 720, a median household income of $43,850, and an unemployment rate of 4.4%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 30.3°F in January and 81.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.5 inches with about 38.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Middletown?

The population of Middletown, Michigan is 720 with a median age of 51.8. 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 93 (100 = US average), median home $78,800, median household income $43,850, crime index 29 (100 = US average, lower is safer). 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.