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Middletown, NY


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Middletown, New York

Middletown, New York, in Orange county, is 36 miles N of Wayne, New Jersey (center to center) and 50 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Newburgh metropolitan area. Middletown contains a population of approximately 25,388.

The People and Families of Middletown

In Middletown, about 41% of adults are married. Unmarried people abound in Middletown.

Approximately 31% of Middletown is non-white. The city offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Middletown had a median family income of $47,760.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Middletown favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $5,500. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Middletown Housing

Middletown has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 46% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the city might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Middletown, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.

Commuting

In Middletown, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyMiddletown Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Middletown, NY

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old810
Female Share of the Population65
Well-Paid Single Men65
Well-Paid Single Women65
Senior Citizens53
Male Share of the Population56
Age of the Population41

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size67
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income54
People in Middle Class or Better43
College Educated Adults33
People Above Poverty31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use87
Walking and Biking to Work57
Short Commute Times55
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Rents55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
Affordability of Property Taxes36
Housing Recently Built25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime83
Low Violent Crime52

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