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Middletown

#5 in Best Places to Live in Middlesex County
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Connecticut
  • 95 reviews
B+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    B
  2. Crime & Safety
    B-
  3. Housing
    C+
  4. Nightlife
    A
  5. Good for Families
    B+
  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 46,747. Middletown is in Middlesex County. Living in Middletown offers residents a 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
46,747

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$228,500
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$1,094
National
$949
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    47%
  • Own
    53%
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Middletown Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
B-
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    75.5
    282.7
  • Murder
    0
    6.1
  • Rape
    12.9
    40.7
  • Robbery
    17.3
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    146.7
    500.1
  • Theft
    1,274.7
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    153.1
    284
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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
    13%
  • 45-54 years
    13%
  • 55-64 years
    13%
  • 65+ years
    14%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    17%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    20%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    26%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    30%
    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
$63,914
National
$55,322
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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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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.
Middletown is a great community. Neighbors know one another and many are very active in their community. The City of MIddletown is a great place to raise children - there are many activities, including an award-winning children's museum, Kid City. There are also numerous cultural opportunities and the downtown has a large number of excellent ethnic restaurants. Wesleyan University stands high on the hill over looking the Connecticut River and has numerous offerings open to the public. I'd like to see Wesleyan students take more advantage of the city - we don't tend to see them that much downtown.