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Middletown, RI


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Middletown, Rhode Island

Introduction to Middletown, Rhode Island

Middletown, Rhode Island, in Newport county, is 12 miles SE of Warwick, Rhode Island (center to center) and 57 miles S of Boston, Massachusetts. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Providence - Fall River - Warwick metropolitan area. Middletown contains a population of approximately 17,334.

Middletown History

Before European settlement, this area was inhabited mainly by Native Americans belonging to the Narragansetts and Wampanoags tribes. According to historical sources, the earliest European to make contact with the Indians living in this area was Giovanni da Verrazano. He arrived in 1524 and stayed only for some time. However, by 1614, Dutch traders began actively conducting business with the area's natives. Middletown was established as a distinct town in 1743.

Middletown and nearby Attractions

  • Sachuest Beach
  • Norman Bird Sanctuary
  • Whitehall Museum House
  • Prescott Farm
  • Green End Fort
  • Beavertail State Park

Things To Do In Middletown

Fort Adams State Park offers an excellent array of recreational opportunities on its 105-acres. It has facilities for swimming, picnicking, and fishing. During the summer months, it serves as the venue for entertaining concerts. Fort Adams is a historically significant structure. It is a pentagon shaped fort that was constructed in the 19th century. Beavertail Lighthouse Museum is one of several delightful museums in the neighborhood.

Middletown Transportation

Martha’s Vineyard Airport provides facilities for air transportation.

Middletown Higher Education

Roger Williams University, University Of Rhode Island, and Community College of Rhode Island offer courses for higher studies.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 8%Middletown Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Middletown College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Middletown Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Middletown, RI

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men99
Well-Paid Single Women88
Male Share of the Population76
Children Under 5 Years Old79
Age of the Population74
Senior Citizens66
Racial Diversity69
Female Share of the Population45

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married64
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
People Above Poverty87
People in Middle Class or Better74
Median Family Income74

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Working at Home88
Walking and Biking to Work78
Public Transportation Use64

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
People Living Alone67
Housing Recently Built55
Affordability of Rents31
Affordability of Property Taxes21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime85
Low Violent Crime86

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