Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
16%
Middletown
Middletown, DE Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,792
Population
24,789
Renter Mix
24% Rent
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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$93,839
Average: $111,348
Education
7,589
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
12,612
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Middletown has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
24%
Non-Renters
76%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
27%
Other Education
73%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Middletown, DE is $1,700 for a studio, $1,794 for one bedroom, $1,914 for two bedrooms, and $1,928 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Middletown has increased by 1.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,794/month
991 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,682/month
1,436 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Middletown, DE is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Lorewood Grove Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
763 Students
Public
Grades K-12
1,383 Students
Public
Grades K-5
600 Students
Public
Grades K-5
655 Students
Public
Grades K-5
602 Students
Public
Grades K-12
1,383 Students
Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
911 Students
Meredith (Everett) Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
810 Students
Redding (Louis L.) Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
618 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
917 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,355 Students
Public
Grades K-12
1,383 Students
St. Georges Technical High School
Public
Grades 9-12
Public
Grades 9-12
1,484 Students
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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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.