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Middletown, DE 19709
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Middletown
Middletown, DE Area Guide
What’s not to love about Middletown’s schools and comfy climate?
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Situated at the northern part of Delaware, Middletown provides very good housing, excellent education, and a comfortable climate. Middletown is also a booming job market, making it one of the top five cities to live within the state.
During its growth, the location has also served as a bedroom community for larger metros including Baltimore and Wilmington. The community remains a sought-after destination for those looking to relocate. The town offers an attractive location with great restaurants and modern conveniences.
As with many East Coast communities, Middletown has its fair share of annual events and festivals. Olde Thyme Peach Festival is a huge attraction, attracting tourists and residents with a parade, crafts, music, and more.
There’s also good infrastructure for recreation locations around the city, including the pool at Silver Lake Park. The Appoquinimink School District serves the residents of Middletown, and there’s also a couple of private schools as well. Finally, Wilmington University was established in Middletown, providing a presence of higher education.
Explore the City
Catch a local play or a movie at the historic Everett Theater in Middletown.
Inspirational Alley in Middletown showcases art pieces from locals.
Small boutique stores thrive along Main St in Middletown.
Middletown is a booming suburban town with plenty of retail for locals to enjoy.
Rows of Traditional single family homes with sizable yards are commonly found in Middletown.
Cast your line in the stocked fishing pond at Charles E. Memorial Park in Middletown.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Middletown, DE is $1,700 for a studio, $1,781 for one bedroom, $1,941 for two bedrooms, and $1,930 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Middletown has increased by 0.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,781/month
991 Sq Ft
House
$3,500/month
3,199 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,473/month
693 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Middletown, DE is for everyday living.
Car-Dependent
38
/ 100
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Minimal Transit
15
/ 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Somewhat Bikeable
44
/ 100
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Scores provided by Walk Score
Schools
Lorewood Grove Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
Public
Grades K-5
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades K-5
Public
Grades K-5
Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
Public
Grades K-12
Meredith (Everett) Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
Redding (Louis L.) Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
Public
Grades 9-12
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 9-12
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Blackbird State Forest
- C & D Canal Museum
- Lums Pond State Park
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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.