Middleton, Massachusetts

Middleton, Massachusetts

Middleton, Massachusetts, in Essex county, is 9 miles N of Lynn, Massachusetts (center to center) and 16 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is considered part of the Boston metropolitan area. Middleton has a population of 7,744.

The People and Families of Middleton

In Middleton, about 51% of adults are married. Middleton is considered a town for married couples and families.

Interestingly, the town is known for having more men than similar towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Middleton had a median family income of $87,605. Middleton is regarded in the state as a town where many of the people are well-off. The town has a large middle class. You could say that Middleton is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Middleton ($8,750). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

The streets of Middleton are considered safe by both national and state standards.

Middleton Housing

About 86% of housing units in Middleton are owner-occupied. Housing in the town tends to be newer construction. Typical rents in Middleton are affordable, at least compared to other towns in the state. People in the town pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Middleton, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 2%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 17%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Middleton, MA

Comparing Middleton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Middleton Almanac

Middleton Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Middleton Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Middleton residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Middleton High Schools (2004)

NORTH SHORE REG VOC
30 LOG BRIDGE RD
978-762-0001
A Vocational School
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 442 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

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