Below Average CostVery SafeFrederick County Public Schools
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Middletown is a small town of 1,558 in Virginia, with a median household income of $54,198
.
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, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. 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: 94.3
Middletown's overall cost of living index is 94.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Middletown costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Middletown, VA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$256,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$914
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
51.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$54,198
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Middletown's violent crime rate is 70.8 per 100,000 residents
— 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
70.8 /100k
Property Crime
636.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Middletown is served primarily by Frederick County Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Middletown, VA
National Avg
School District
Frederick County Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
12
—
Middle Schools
4
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Middletown sees average highs of 40.8°F in January
and 84.9°F in July,
with 39.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 25.1 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 $256,800 and median rent is $914/month.
Middletown's violent crime rate is 70.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 636.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Middletown are operated by Frederick County Public Schools.
The district has 12 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 20.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Middletown, VA has a population of 1,558, a median household income of $54,198, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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 40.8°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.9 inches
with about 25.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Middletown, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 22645.
The population of Middletown, Virginia is 1,558 with a median age of 39.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Middletown: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $256,800, median household income $54,198, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. 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.
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