Middletown, CT

Middletown, Connecticut

Introduction to Middletown, Connecticut

Middletown, Connecticut, in Middlesex county, is 8 miles E of Meriden, Connecticut and 89 miles NE of New York, New York. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns that it shares the Hartford metropolitan area with. Middletown contains a population of approximately 43,167.

Middletown History

When the first European settlers arrived in this region it was occupied by the Mattabesek Indians. General Court drew the first plans for a colonial settlement here in 1646. It was incorporated as the Town of Mattabeseck in 1650, and renamed Middletown in 1653. The first European settlers in this area were Puritans, and they had frequent skirmishes with the Native Americans. However, during the 19th century, Middletown became a large and prosperous settlement.

Middletown and nearby Attractions

• Kidcity Children's Museum
• Middletown Sports Hall of Fame
• Wadsworth Falls State Park
• Cockaponset State Forest
• Cromwell Meadows Wildlife Management Area
• Wadsworth Falls State Park

Things To Do In Middletown

The city has an eight mile long waterfront along the Connecticut river. Here, residents and visitors have opportunities for several types of recreational activities. Middletown also has several parks with playgrounds, picnic facilities and other amenities.

Middletown Transportation

Bradley International is the nearest major airport.

Middletown Higher Education

Wesleyan University and Middlesex Community College are local institutions of higher learning.

High Points

Middletown strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Connecticut):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 12%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 16%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Middletown, CT

Comparing Middletown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Connecticut (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes

Middletown Almanac

Middletown Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Middletown Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Middletown Hospitals

MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
28 CRESCENT ST
(860) 344-6000
Emergency Service: Yes

Middletown High Schools (2004)

MIDDLETOWN HIGH SCHOOL
370 HUNTING HILL AVE.
860-704-4500
Serves 1,266 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

VINAL V-T SCHOOL
60 DANIELS ST.
860-344-7100
A Vocational School
Serves 647 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10.5

CONNECTICUT JUVENILE TRAINING SCHOOL
1225 SILVER ST.
860-638-2716
Serves 137 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 3.1

HOMEBOUND
311 HUNTING HILL AVENUE
860-639-1401
Serves 8 students.

Middletown Colleges

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Middlesex Community College

Vinal Regional Vocational-Technical School

Wesleyan University

(List of All Connecticut Colleges)

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