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Middletown
  • Town in Connecticut

Report Card

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

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Middletown is a town in Connecticut with a population of 47,164. 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

About Middletown...
Population
47,164

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$240,700
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,196
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    46%
  • Own
    54%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    67.7
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    14.8
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    19
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    97.3
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,328.9
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    205.3
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    8%
  • 10-17 years
    7%
  • 18-24 years
    14%
  • 25-34 years
    16%
  • 35-44 years
    11%
  • 45-54 years
    12%
  • 55-64 years
    15%
  • 65+ years
    16%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    17%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    26%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    28%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6%
    national  11%

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