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Middletown, PA


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Middletown, Pennsylvania

Middletown, Pennsylvania, in Dauphin county, is 25 miles NW of Lancaster, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 61 miles N of Baltimore, Maryland. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Harrisburg - Lebanon - Carlisle metropolitan area. Middletown contains a population of approximately 9,242.

The People and Families of Middletown

In Middletown, about 46% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Middletown, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the town.

Middletown has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Middletown had a median family income of $43,661.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Middletown favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,500. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Middletown Housing

Middletown has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 52% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places. Middletown, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.

Commuting

In Middletown, 92% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the town -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 9%Middletown Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Middletown Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 18%Middletown Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Middletown, PA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Senior Citizens85
Well-Paid Single Women79
Racial Diversity710
Age of the Population63
Well-Paid Single Men67
Children Under 5 Years Old25
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty78
People in Middle Class or Better67
Median Family Income46
College Educated Adults35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use78
Short Commute Times67
Working at Home34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Rents63
Affordability of Property Taxes65
Housing Recently Built39
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime22
Low Property Crime11
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