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Living in Middletown, OH
Explore Middletown and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match7.0 / 10
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Middletown at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population51,617
Median Household Income$57,102
Median Home Value$164,400
Median Gross Rent$1,007
Median Age38.6
Average Household Size2.4
Unemployment5.9%
Work From Home8.8%
Homeownership54.0%
Housing Vacancy7.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Middletown is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages. Home values are relatively modest compared with local household income, giving the area a comparatively favorable ownership-affordability signal.
Experience the Area
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Middletown and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in Middletown
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$164,400
Median Gross Rent$1,007
Homeownership54.0%
Housing Vacancy7.0%
Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. Renters make up a substantial share of the local housing market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Middletown, OH
Median Household Income$57,102
Unemployment5.9%
Work From Home8.8%
The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Middletown and how households are structured
Population51,617
Median Age38.6
Average Household Size2.4
Middletown is a mid-sized community where neighborhood and nearby-employment patterns can materially affect a relocation decision.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Middletown
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Middletown point to hot summers, winters with regular freezing conditions, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and occasional snowfall.
Average Summer High85.8°F
Average Winter Low20.4°F
Annual Rainfall42.1 in.
Annual Snowfall9.7 in.
Seasonal Life in Middletown
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Freezing winter lows make heating, icy conditions and cold-weather routines worth evaluating even if annual snowfall is limited.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
County Intelligence
Middletown & Its Counties
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Middletown spans Butler and Warren counties.
Living in a community that crosses county lines can make location within Middletown especially important. Property taxes, housing characteristics, public services and other county-level factors may vary depending on which part of the community you call home.
Current NarrowTheList data for Middletown shows a population of about 51,617. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Butler County and Warren County
How NarrowTheList uses it
NarrowTheList connects Middletown with all 2 of its counties rather than assigning the community to only one. As additional county data becomes available, those differences can be compared alongside city-level information to help identify which parts of the area may better fit your priorities.
For someone considering a move to Middletown, the available data currently points to comparatively attainable ownership costs relative to local income. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.