What are the schools like in Middleburgh, NY?

Middleburgh is served primarily by MIDDLEBURGH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.0:1.

What is the median household income in Middleburgh?

The median household income in Middleburgh, NY is $48,393 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.6%.

What is the weather like in Middleburgh, NY?

Middleburgh has an average high temperature of 33.0°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 53.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Middleburgh, NY affordable or expensive?

Middleburgh's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Middleburgh is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $166,300 and the median rent is $789 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Middleburgh, NY?

Middleburgh has a violent crime rate of 9.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 38.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Middleburgh, NY a Good Place to Live?

Middleburgh is a small town of 1,211 in New York, with a median household income of $48,393 and a 1.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Middleburgh stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Middleburgh is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Middleburgh 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: 97.6

Middleburgh's overall cost of living index is 97.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Middleburgh costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Middleburgh, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$166,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$789	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$48,393	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Middleburgh's violent crime rate is 9.7 per 100,000 residents — 97% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

9.7 /100k

Property Crime

38.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Middleburgh is served primarily by MIDDLEBURGH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Middleburgh, NY	National Avg
School District	MIDDLEBURGH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Middleburgh sees average highs of 33.0°F in January and 83.8°F in July, with 42.5 inches of annual precipitation and 53.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Middleburgh, NY
Average High — January	33.0°F
Average High — July	83.8°F
Annual Precipitation	42.5"
Annual Snowfall	53.5"

Demographics

Metric	Middleburgh, NY	National Avg
Population	1,211	—
Median Age	51.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	10.2%	22.2%
65 and over	27.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Schoharie, NY 5 mi Central Bridge, NY 8 mi Cobleskill, NY 10 mi North Blenheim, NY 11 mi Esperance, NY 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Middleburgh

Middleburgh, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

12122

Middleburgh vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Middleburgh, NY affordable or expensive?

Middleburgh's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Middleburgh roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $166,300 and median rent is $789/month.

What is the crime rate in Middleburgh, NY?

Middleburgh's violent crime rate is 9.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 38.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Middleburgh?

Public schools in Middleburgh are operated by MIDDLEBURGH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1. 21.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Middleburgh, NY a good place to live?

Middleburgh, NY has a population of 1,211, a median household income of $48,393, and an unemployment rate of 1.6%. 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 Middleburgh?

Middleburgh averages 33.0°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.5 inches with about 53.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Middleburgh?

Middleburgh, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 12122.

What is the population of Middleburgh?

The population of Middleburgh, New York is 1,211 with a median age of 51.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Middleburgh?

Key numbers for living in Middleburgh: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $166,300, median household income $48,393, crime index 2 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Middleburgh side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.