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Middletown, Maryland, in Frederick county, is 7 miles W of Frederick, Maryland (center to center) and 47 miles NW of Washington, District of Columbia. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Washington metropolitan area. Middletown contains a population of approximately 2,668.
In Middletown, about 67% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Middletown, at least compared to other towns of its size. The town has a large-family feeling.
In 2000, Middletown had a median family income of $80,115. The typical family in Middletown is better off than most in Maryland. The town has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Middletown. Interestingly, lots of people in the town have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Middletown.
Political donors in Middletown favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $6,450. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.
Middletown has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 72% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.
In Middletown, 91% of commuters drive to work.
Middletown strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maryland):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 4% |  |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
Comparing Middletown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maryland (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Women | |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men | | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old |  |  |
| Female Share of the Population | |  |
| Racial Diversity | |  |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work |  | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Middletown mortgages and property.
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