Middleport is a small town of 1,972 in New York, with a median household income of $59,773
and a 6.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Middleport stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Middleport is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Middleport 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: 94.4
Middleport's overall cost of living index is 94.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Middleport costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Middleport, NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$105,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$722
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
68.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$59,773
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Middleport's violent crime rate is 150.5 per 100,000 residents
— 60% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
150.5 /100k
Property Crime
1047.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Middleport is served primarily by ROYALTON-HARTLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Middleport, NY
National Avg
School District
ROYALTON-HARTLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Middleport sees average highs of 32.7°F in January
and 82.3°F in July,
with 37.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 67.0 inches of snow per year.
Middleport's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Middleport roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $105,900 and median rent is $722/month.
Middleport's violent crime rate is 150.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1047.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Middleport are operated by ROYALTON-HARTLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1. 23.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Middleport, NY has a population of 1,972, a median household income of $59,773, and an unemployment rate of 6.1%.
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.
Middleport averages 32.7°F in January and 82.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.8 inches
with about 67.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Middleport, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 14105.
The population of Middleport, New York is 1,972 with a median age of 34.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Middleport: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $105,900, median household income $59,773, crime index 44 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Middleport side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
