Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
22%
Middletown
Middletown, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,693
Population
64,248
Renter Mix
16% Rent
A vibrant beachside community with New York at your doorstep
Suburb
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Commuter
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Upscale
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Coastal
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Ocean
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Safe
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Low Crime
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Schools
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Family Friendly
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Historic
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NJ Transit
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Rail Service
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Parks
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Outdoors
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Perched on the New Jersey coast between the Navesink River and Sandy Hook Bay, Middletown is an upscale residential suburb with a healthy dose of beach town flavor. Residents enjoy a large network of public parks, including the beaches of Gateway National Recreation Area. Just outside of town, venues like the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank and the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel attract major touring acts throughout the year.
Thanks in large part to its scenic location, low crime rate, and terrific schools, Middletown is a popular choice among folks raising families, and frequently appears on lists of the best places to live in the United States. The North Jersey Coast Line and the Northeast Corridor both offer service to Manhattan, making Middletown a great choice for commuters.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$132,445
Average: $157,672
Education
24,569
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
33,915
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Middletown has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
16%
Non-Renters
84%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
34%
Other Education
66%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Middletown, NJ is $1,693 for one bedroom, $1,992 for two bedrooms, and $2,495 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Middletown has increased by 2.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,693/month
802 Sq Ft
House
$6,893/month
1,287 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,835/month
754 Sq Ft
Townhome
$4,736/month
1,141 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Middletown, NJ is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Huber Woods Environmental Center
- Leonardo State Marina
- Murray Farmhouse and Barn
- Poricy Brook Fossil Beds
- Bayshore Waterfront Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
- John F Kennedy International
Top Apartments in Middletown
Houses for Rent in Middletown
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.