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Middletown

#4 in Best Places to Live in Middlesex County
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Connecticut
  • 104 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A-
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A-
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    Middletown is a town in Connecticut with a population of 46,473. Middletown is in Middlesex County and is one of the best places to live in Connecticut. Living in Middletown offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Middletown there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many young professionals live in Middletown and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Middletown are above average.
    About Middletown...
    Population
    46,473

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $227,000
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,132
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      47%
    • Own
      53%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      51.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      2.2
      6.1
    • Rape
      6.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      17.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      168.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      930.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      161.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      15%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      18%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      20%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      27%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      28%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      13%

    Working in Middletown

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $67,651
    National
    $55,322
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    Middletown Reviews

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    Middletown has not only been my home for my entire life but has been an ever changing yet historically rich city nestled right in the middle of Connecticut. Boasting a fabulous Main Street loaded with restaurants, shops, and outings and the home to Wesleyan university this city with a small town feel has something for everyone! My personal favorite part of Middletown though is the people! Middletown despite being a city has a very small town feel where everyone knows each other. I can't go to the grocery store without bumping into at least 3 people I know. Beyond that, Middletown is constantly changing and being renewed by our outstanding public works department and mayor! d
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    Middletown is a very diverse, small town in CT. Middletown has hundreds of beautiful restaurants to choose from on its Main St. and has attracted people from all over New England for some of their cuisines. Although a small town, Middletown is rich in diversity within race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status. Middletown has an excellent high school (including several private high schools) and is a college-town to Wesleyan University and Middlesex Comm. College.
    Living in Middletown and going to school in Middletown has been a positive part of my life and I will always be thankful for everything I gained from all of the great experiences I've had. I have experienced a wide range of schools, from the old and worn down schools to the new modern schools. In Middletown, everyone respects each other and there is a well-knit community that is actively involved in school and governmental activities. Although the town ranges from farmland on one side to the inner city on the other side, its residents come together on special occasions and are all involved in local businesses.