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Middleton
  • Suburb of Madison, WI

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grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B minus
  3. Housing
    grade B
  4. Nightlife
    grade A
  5. Good for Families
    grade A+
  6. Diversity
    grade B+
  7. Jobs
    grade B+
  8. Weather
    grade C+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade A

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Middleton is a suburb of Madison with a population of 21,634. Middleton is in Dane County and is one of the best places to live in Wisconsin. Living in Middleton offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Middleton there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Middleton and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Middleton are highly rated.

About

About Middleton...
Population
21,634

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$395,000
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,170
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    52%
  • Own
    48%
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Middleton Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    64.3
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    12.9
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    4.3
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    55.7
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    792.4
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    98.5
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    10%
  • 10-17 years
    11%
  • 18-24 years
    6%
  • 25-34 years
    18%
  • 35-44 years
    14%
  • 45-54 years
    14%
  • 55-64 years
    12%
  • 65+ years
    16%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    28%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    36%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    22%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    12%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3%
    national  11%

Working in Middleton

Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$78,537
National
$69,021

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