Middletown is a mid-sized city of 50,514 in Ohio, with a median household income of $50,457
and a 7.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Middletown stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
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: 94.1
Middletown's overall cost of living index is 94.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Middletown costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Middletown, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$135,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$919
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
53.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$50,457
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Middletown's violent crime rate is 243.3 per 100,000 residents
— 36% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
243.3 /100k
Property Crime
2181.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Middletown is served primarily by Middletown City.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Middletown, OH
National Avg
School District
Middletown City
—
Elementary Schools
7
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Middletown sees average highs of 38.4°F in January
and 85.8°F in July,
with 42.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 9.7 inches of snow per year.
Middletown's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Middletown roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $135,200 and median rent is $919/month.
Middletown's violent crime rate is 243.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2181.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Middletown are operated by Middletown City.
The district has 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1. 16.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Middletown, OH has a population of 50,514, a median household income of $50,457, and an unemployment rate of 7.2%.
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.
Middletown averages 38.4°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.0 inches
with about 9.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Middletown, OH is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 45044, 45042.
The population of Middletown, Ohio is 50,514 with a median age of 38.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Middletown: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $135,200, median household income $50,457, crime index 80 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. 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.
