Middleton town, Massachusetts
Middleton town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Middleton town is a geographic entity located in Essex County, Massachusetts. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 9,895. The land area covers 13.45 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 9,895 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 43.1 yrs | ±2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 3,172 | ±169 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 3,300 | ±172 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,172 | ±169 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 128 | ±109 |
| Median Home Value | $742,700 | ±$47,775 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,407 | ±$284 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $167,402 | ±$28,705 |
| Per Capita Income | $64,840 | ±$6,681 |
| Poverty Rate | 3.4% | ±1.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 300 | ±153 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% | ±2.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 4,883 | ±382 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 95.5% | ±7.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWN OF MIDDLETON
GUS Population: 9,959 (2024)
ID: 208263
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN CLERK
48 S MAIN ST, MIDDLETON MA 01949-2253
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Middleton | KG-02 | Middleton, MA | |
| Regular School Middleton | 03-06 | Middleton, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Lynn, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Revere, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Lynn, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Revere, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Everett, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-08 | Lawrence, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Reading, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Winchester, MA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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North Shore Community College
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College | 2.4 mi away | 1 Ferncroft Rd, Danvers, MA, 01923-0840 |
97876240004350
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FLINT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.2 mi away | 1 SOUTH MAIN ST., MIDDLETON, MA, 01949 |
(978) 774-8132
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Merrimack College
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College | 7.2 mi away | 315 Turnpike St, North Andover, MA, 01845 |
9788375000
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TOPSFIELD TOWN LIBRARY
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Library | 3.6 mi away | 1 SOUTH COMMON STREET, TOPSFIELD, MA, 01983 |
(978) 887-1528
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Montserrat College of Art
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College | 7.9 mi away | 23 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915-4508 |
9789214242
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FLINT MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 4.3 mi away | 147 PARK STREET, NORTH READING, MA, 01864 |
(978) 664-4942
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Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
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College | 8.2 mi away | 130 Essex St, South Hamilton, MA, 01982 |
9784687111
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WEST BRANCH
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Library | 4.3 mi away | 603 LOWELL ST., PEABODY, MA, 01960 |
(978) 535-3354
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Spa Tech Institute-North Andover
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College Vocational | 9.2 mi away | 202 Sutton Street Suite 460, North Andover, MA, 01845-1613 |
9786205250
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PEABODY INSTITUTE LIBRARY
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Library | 4.8 mi away | 15 SYLVAN ST., DANVERS, MA, 01923 |
(978) 774-0554
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at MIDDLETON, MA US, located 1.3 miles from Middleton town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.0° | 16.1° | 25.6° | 3.49" | 13.4" |
| February | 37.8° | 17.4° | 27.6° | 3.27" | 13.2" |
| March | 44.2° | 24.6° | 34.4° | 4.54" | 9.4" |
| April | 56.0° | 35.0° | 45.5° | 4.35" | 1.8" |
| May | 66.7° | 45.3° | 56.0° | 3.73" | 0.0" |
| June | 75.3° | 54.6° | 64.9° | 4.25" | 0.0" |
| July | 80.7° | 60.5° | 70.6° | 3.79" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.5° | 59.0° | 69.2° | 3.32" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.8° | 51.8° | 62.3° | 3.84" | 0.0" |
| October | 61.7° | 40.5° | 51.1° | 4.75" | 0.0" |
| November | 50.2° | 31.4° | 40.8° | 4.00" | 1.1" |
| December | 40.2° | 22.6° | 31.4° | 4.79" | 8.9" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topsfield CDP | CDP | 3.3 mi | — |
| Danvers CDP | CDP | 3.8 mi | — |
| Boxford CDP | CDP | 3.9 mi | — |
| Lynnfield CDP | CDP | 5.5 mi | — |
| Peabody city | City | 5.6 mi | — |
| Reading CDP | CDP | 7.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2500941095. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.