Middletown

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General Info
Population46,756
Center Elevation39 ft(12 m)
Housing & Wealth
Median Home
$343,412
Median Rent
$1,745
Median Income$75,120
Rent Burden28%
Climate & Risks
Days with 5+ Hours of Sun287 days/yr
Avg. High61°F
Avg. Low44°F
Comfort Score52/100Mixed
Temp Swing45°F
Annual Precipitation51"(130 cm)
Annual Snowfall23"(58 cm)
Air Quality
Typical: 492024 modeled avg · 24 days > 100
Infrastructure & Lifestyle
Safety Score0 (Crime Index)
School Rating6.2/10
Demographics
Median Age37.5 years
College Educated40%
Remote Workers12%
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