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Middletown, CT

Founded 1651Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning RegionElev. 12 m
Population
47,646
Median home
$279,500
Public schools
12
Sex offenders
7

Overview

About Middletown

With about 47,646 residents, Middletown is one of Connecticut's notable places. Middletown was founded in 1651 and sits in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region. The median age is 39 and the median household income is $73,979. Homes carry a median value of $279,500, and about 53% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (64.7%). Around 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 22 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
47,646
Median age
39
Median household income
$73,979
Per-capita income
$45,201
Poverty rate
12.2%
High-school grad or higher
94.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
40.7%
Unemployment
4.3%
Avg. commute
22.2 min
Work from home
14%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White64.7%
Hispanic or Latino11.8%
Black13.3%
Asian5.3%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts48.8%
Sales & office19.8%
Service16.4%
Production, transportation & material moving10.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance4.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$279,500
Median gross rent
$1,392/mo
Owner-occupied
53.1%
Median year built
1973
Households
20,838
Avg. household size
2.08

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Middletown has 12 public schools8 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading42%
Math25%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Middletown High SchoolHighGrades 912
Vinal Technical High SchoolHighGrades 912
Whiting Forensic HospitalHighGrades 912
Beman Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 68
Bielefield SchoolElementaryGrades -15
Farm Hill SchoolElementary
Lawrence SchoolElementary
MacDonough SchoolElementary
Moody SchoolElementary
Snow SchoolElementaryGrades -15
Spencer SchoolElementaryGrades -15
Wesley SchoolElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime78% below national
Middletown83
Connecticut154
United States386
7% lower than 2019
20192023
property crime25% below national
Middletown1,455
Connecticut1,580
United States1,952
8% higher than 2019
20192023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Middletown Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Middletown.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Flood, wildfire, tornado, earthquake and other hazard risk for Middletown's county.

Data source being added: FEMA National Risk Index (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Context

Neighborhood info

Middletown was founded in 1651 and sits in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region. Elevation ~12 m.

Population trend
49K48K47,64620062024
Map of Middletown
Middletown, CT
Where Middletown is
BridgeportStamfordNew HavenHartfordWaterburyNorwalkMiddletown
Historic places

20 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Russell, Edward Augustus, HouseSaint Luke's Home for Destitute and Aged WomenU.S. Post OfficePledger, Jacob, HouseCoite-Hubbard HousePlumb HouseWetmore, Seth, HouseChurch of the Holy Trinity and Rectory
Notable people from Middletown
John Hasbrouck Van VleckDean AchesonJules DassinFrederick W. TrueJoey LoganoJohn SpellmanDavid PeoplesReturn J. Meigs Jr.Stephen F. ChadwickPhilip Stekl
People searches in Middletown
Michael Smith (7)John SmithJames SmithDavid SmithRobert SmithMichael JohnsonJohn JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Meriden (7 mi)New Britain (11 mi)Hartford (15 mi)Bristol (17 mi)Waterbury (20 mi)Naugatuck (21 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Middletown, CT (7)

Public sex-offender registry records for Middletown, Connecticut.

Ryan O Alford, 58
Middletown · 06457
AKA Ryan Alford, Alford Oneil
Cotto Luis Rodriguez, 43
Middletown · Lower Ct River Valley County · 06457
AKA Luis Alberto Rodriguezcotto, Luis Rodriguez
John C Young, 45
Middletown · Middlesex County · 06457
Johnnie Taylor, 63
Middletown · Middlesex County · 06457
AKA John W Taylor
Johnny Rodriguez, 60
Middletown · Middlesex County · 06457
James D Hill, 70
Middletown · 06457
AKA James D Hill
James King, 59
Middletown · Middlesex County · 06457
AKA James Nmn King,Jr.

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Middletown — frequently asked

What is the population of Middletown, Connecticut?
Middletown has a population of about 47,646, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Middletown?
The median home value in Middletown is $279,500, and the median gross rent is $1,392/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Middletown safe? What is the crime rate?
Middletown Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 83 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
How many schools are in Middletown?
Middletown has 12 public schools (8 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Middletown?
Public registry data lists 7 registered sex offenders in or near Middletown. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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