Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.18 |
| Below Poverty | 11.2% ▲ 12% above avg |
| College Grads | 49.5% ▲ 28% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.2% ▼ 13% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 287 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 8,715 (27.6%) |
| Some College | 2,940 (9.3%) |
| Associates | 3,928 (12.4%) |
| Bachelors | 2,804 (8.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 12,879 (40.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $74,003 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $279,500 ≈ Avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,392/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 22,165 |
| Vacant Units | 1,327 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Middletown is a city in Connecticut, located in Lower Connecticut River Valley County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 47,646 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.42 years.
Economically, Middletown is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,003 is near the national average. Approximately 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.
The real estate market in Middletown is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $279,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,392 per month.
The population of Middletown is well-educated. 49.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (64.72%).
Middletown, CT offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Connecticut. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.
| ZIP | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06457 | 46,690 | $74,003 | $279,500 | $1,392 | 4.3% | 49.7% | 53.1% |