Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
21%
Middleton
Middleton, MA Area Guide
A forested small town perfect for families
Family-Friendly
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Entertainment
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Wooded
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Suburban
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To the west of Interstate 95 lies the close-knit community of Middleton, Massachusetts. Known for its family-friendly atmosphere and thriving small businesses, Middleton is the ideal suburb for renters interested in a laid-back lifestyle and a bit of distance from big-city living. Small businesses like Richardson’s Ice Cream give this town its alluring charm. This old-fashioned ice cream parlor also offers a petting zoo and mini golf, perfect for the kids! Maggie’s Farm serves up American fare, cocktails, and craft beer while featuring live music throughout the week.
Middleton is home to the CoCo Key Water Park, a sprawling indoor adventure zone great for the whole family. And for some fun in the sun, check out the lush golf course at Ferncroft Country Club. Middleton is situated directly below Boxford State Forest, popular for its hiking and biking trails through the thousands of acres of forests, swamps, and hills.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$159,103
Average: $170,983
Education
2,806
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,552
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Middleton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
12%
Non-Renters
88%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
28%
Other Education
72%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Middleton, MA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Howe-Manning Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
466 Students
Fuller Meadow Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
231 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Harold Parker State Forest
- Windrush Farm
- Connors Farm
- Mass Audubon's Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
- Bradley Palmer State Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
- Manchester Boston Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.