Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
20%
Middletown, PA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,199
Population
9,963
Renter Mix
55% Rent
Picture-perfect Pennsylvania with convenient access to the airport
Historic
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River
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Charming
Set between the Susquehanna River and the Pennsylvania Turnpike on the east side of Harrisburg International Airport, Middletown is a modern community with a charming historic aesthetic. The area along Swatara Creek is full of charming homes, apartments, and businesses in a variety of architectural styles, and there are popular bars and cafes to enjoy too.
There’s a vibrant community in this compact locale, and it comes together for plenty of annual events and local football games. If you travel often for work you’ll find Middletown ideal, as the airport is only minutes away. Harrisburg, with all of its museums and conveniences, is just 10 miles northwest.
Explore the City
For a great menu, head to the Brownstone Cafe in Middletown.
There is a mix of big box stores and smaller retail options in Middletown.
Enjoy good food with friends at The Hop Yard in Middletown.
Enjoy the fresh air at Hoffer Park.
Take your boat to the local boat ramp in Middletown to spend some time on the water.
Townhomes are common housing options in Middletown.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$55,736
Average: $69,375
Education
1,953
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,010
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.
Housing Distribution
Middletown has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
55%
Non-Renters
45%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Middletown, PA is $1,199 for one bedroom, $1,444 for two bedrooms, and $2,037 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Middletown has decreased by -2.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,199/month
749 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Middletown, PA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
375 Students
Public
Grades K-5
226 Students
Public
Grades K-5
459 Students
Public
Grades K-5
222 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
554 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
747 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Middletown & Hummelstown Railroad
- Indian Echo Caverns
- Conewago Recreation Trail
- ZooAmerica Wildlife Park
- Hershey Gardens
Airports
- Harrisburg International
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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 June 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.