Middletown, PA

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):

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

Comparative Profile of Middletown, PA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male 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
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

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 Public Libraries

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Middletown Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

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

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Middletown, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Middletown High Schools (2004)

MIDDLETOWN AREA HS
717-948-3333
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 738 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Middletown Colleges

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Penn State Harrisburg

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

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