What are the schools like in Middletown, PA?

Middletown is served primarily by Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools.

What is the median household income in Middletown?

The median household income in Middletown, PA is $93,235 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.1%.

What is the weather like in Middletown, PA?

Middletown has an average high temperature of 36.9°F in January and 83.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 41.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Middletown, PA affordable or expensive?

Middletown's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Middletown is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $272,500 and the median rent is $1,543 per month.

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

Middletown has a violent crime rate of 15.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 448.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Middletown, PA a Good Place to Live?

Middletown is a small town of 7,245 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $93,235 and a 6.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Middletown stands out for 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: 98.4

Middletown's overall cost of living index is 98.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Middletown costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Middletown, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$272,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,543	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	84.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$93,235	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Middletown's violent crime rate is 15.4 per 100,000 residents — 96% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

15.4 /100k

Property Crime

448.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Middletown is served primarily by Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School.

Metric	Middletown, PA	National Avg
School District	Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Middletown sees average highs of 36.9°F in January and 83.2°F in July, with 53.4 inches of annual precipitation and 41.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Middletown, PA
Average High — January	36.9°F
Average High — July	83.2°F
Annual Precipitation	53.4"
Annual Snowfall	41.1"

Demographics

Metric	Middletown, PA	National Avg
Population	7,245	—
Median Age	50.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	81.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12.0%	18.9%
Asian	1.5%	6.3%
Under 18	17.3%	22.2%
65 and over	23.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Freemansburg, PA 1 mi Bethlehem, PA 3 mi Old Orchard, PA 3 mi Palmer Heights, PA 4 mi Hellertown, PA 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Middletown

Middletown, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

18020

Middletown vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Middletown, PA affordable or expensive?

Middletown's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Middletown roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $272,500 and median rent is $1,543/month.

What is the crime rate in Middletown, PA?

Middletown's violent crime rate is 15.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 448.2 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 Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School. The district has several elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. 25.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Middletown, PA a good place to live?

Middletown, PA has a population of 7,245, a median household income of $93,235, and an unemployment rate of 6.1%. 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 36.9°F in January and 83.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.4 inches with about 41.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Middletown?

Middletown, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 18020.

What is the population of Middletown?

The population of Middletown, Pennsylvania is 7,245 with a median age of 50.1. 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 98 (100 = US average), median home $272,500, median household income $93,235, crime index 11 (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.