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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.
In Middletown, about 58% of adults are married.
In 2000, Middletown had a median family income of $57,322. Interestingly, lots of people in Middletown have Bachelor's degrees (or better). In the town, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.
Political donors in Middletown favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $7,650. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.
Middletown has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 56% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Rhode Island, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.
In Middletown, 93% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Middletown can boast better commuting than most places.
Comparing Middletown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Rhode Island (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Men |  | |
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| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
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| Racial Diversity | | |
| Female Share of the Population | |  |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Affordability of Rents |  | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes |  | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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