Middletown, New York Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Middletown, NY Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Middletown | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,153 | 19,748,855 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 5467.6 | 362.0 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.15% | 0.05% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 37.1 | 38.7 | 37.3 |
| Households | 9,675 | 7,694,043 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Middletown grew by 18.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 29,153 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Middletown is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 23.2% of residents. That is 2.7 points above New York as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 6,765 23.2% +2.7 pts
- Millennials 29–44 6,087 20.9% -1.3 pts
- Gen X 45–60 5,889 20.2% -0.6 pts
- Boomers 61–79 4,153 14.2% -3.1 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below New York, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 49.4% of the people living in Middletown and men 50.6%.
- Women 49.4% New York 51.3%
- Men 50.6% New York 48.7%
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Economy
Middletown has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Middletown | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $82,269 | $86,556 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.57% | 4.51% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.4% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Middletown is about 5% lower than in New York.
Housing
| Metric | Middletown | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $285,424 | $471,885 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,657 | $1,621 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 51.0% | 54.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Middletown is about 14.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,657 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Middletown spend about 47 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 197 hours, about 8.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Middletown | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.7 | 28.7 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 47.4 | 57.4 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 197 | 239 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,118 | $7,414 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 5.8% | 15.0% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 11,219 | 9,257 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,620 | 1,586 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Middletown is 24 minutes, shorter than the 29 minutes in New York.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Middletown has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Middletown | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.2% | 36.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.97 | 2.49 | 2.53 |
Health
Middletown has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Middletown | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.2 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.4% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.4% | 17.4% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Middletown, New York.
How many people live in Middletown, New York?
About 29,153 people live in Middletown, New York, in 9,675 households of 3.0 people on average. The median age is 37.1, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Middletown, New York mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Middletown, New York has 5,468 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 63 times the U.S. average of 86.
Is Middletown, New York an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 3.5 times the median household income ($285,424 against $82,269), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,657 a month takes about 24% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How common is a college degree in Middletown, New York?
19.2% of adults in Middletown, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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