Middletown town, Connecticut
Middletown town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Middletown town is a geographic entity located in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 48,439. The land area covers 41.02 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 48,439 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 38.1 yrs | ±1.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 20,390 | ±584 | 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 | 21,644 | ±508 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 20,390 | ±584 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,254 | ±288 |
| Median Home Value | $295,300 | ±$10,779 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,446 | ±$45 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $79,438 | ±$5,516 |
| Per Capita Income | $45,165 | ±$2,240 |
| Poverty Rate | 12% | ±1.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 5,169 | ±753 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% | ±1.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 26,045 | ±857 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.3% | ±2.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Middletown | 06-08 | Middletown, CT | |
| Regular School Middletown | PK-05 | Middletown, CT | |
| Regular School Middletown | PK-05 | Middletown, CT | |
| Regular School Middletown | PK-05 | Middletown, CT | |
| Regular School Middletown | KG-05 | Middletown, CT | |
| Regular School Middletown | 09-12 | Middletown, CT | |
| Regular School Middletown | PK-05 | Middletown, CT | |
| Regular School Middletown | PK-05 | Middletown, CT | |
| Regular School Middletown | PK-05 | Middletown, CT | |
| Career and Technical School Middletown | 09-12 | Middletown, CT |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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ALBERT J SOLNIT CHILDREN'S CENTER - SOUTH CAMPUS
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Psychiatric | City address association | 915 RIVER ROAD, MIDDLETOWN, CT, 06457 |
(860) 704-4090
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Wesleyan University
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College | 0.4 mi away | 45 Wyllys Avenue, Middletown, CT, 06459 |
8606852000
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RUSSELL LIBRARY
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Library | 0.9 mi away | 123 BROAD ST., MIDDLETOWN, CT, 06457 |
(860) 347-2528
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CONNECTICUT VALLEY HOSP
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Psychiatric | City address association | 1000 SILVER ST, MIDDLETOWN, CT, 06457 |
(203) 344-2666
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Cortiva Institute
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College Vocational | 4.0 mi away | 45 Shunpike Road, Suite 10, Cromwell, CT, 06416 |
8606671886
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PORTLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.0 mi away | 20 FREESTONE AVE., PORTLAND, CT, 06480 |
(860) 342-6770
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MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL
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Hospital | City address association | 28 CRESCENT ST, MIDDLETOWN, CT, 06457 |
(860) 344-6000
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Holy Apostles College and Seminary
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College | 4.1 mi away | 33 Prospect Hill Road, Cromwell, CT, 06416-2005 |
8606323010
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CROMWELL BELDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.5 mi away | 39 WEST ST., CROMWELL, CT, 06416 |
(860) 632-3460
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Academy Di Capelli-School of Cosmetology
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College Vocational | 8.7 mi away | 950 Yale Ave Unit 20, Wallingford, CT, 06492 |
20329494960
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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 MERIDEN MARKHAM MUNI AP, CT US, located 9.2 miles from Middletown town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.0° | 18.7° | 27.9° | 3.05" | — |
| February | 39.1° | 20.2° | 29.7° | 2.93" | — |
| March | 47.5° | 28.2° | 37.8° | 4.05" | — |
| April | 59.9° | 37.8° | 48.8° | 4.13" | — |
| May | 70.4° | 47.8° | 59.1° | 3.48" | — |
| June | 78.7° | 57.0° | 67.9° | 4.05" | — |
| July | 84.0° | 62.5° | 73.3° | 3.38" | — |
| August | 82.4° | 61.1° | 71.7° | 3.54" | — |
| September | 75.4° | 53.6° | 64.5° | 4.28" | — |
| October | 63.6° | 41.8° | 52.7° | 4.49" | — |
| November | 52.0° | 32.1° | 42.0° | 3.36" | — |
| December | 41.7° | 24.5° | 33.1° | 4.12" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Portland CDP | CDP | 2.8 mi | — |
| Durham CDP | CDP | 5.7 mi | — |
| Higganum CDP | CDP | 6.5 mi | — |
| Meriden city | City | 7.2 mi | — |
| Kensington CDP | CDP | 7.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 0913047360. • 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.