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Middleton, Wisconsin, in Dane county, is 5 miles W of Madison, Wisconsin (center to center) and 80 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city is considered part of the Madison metropolitan area. Middleton has a population of 15,770.
In Middleton, about 53% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Middleton live by themselves.
In 2000, Middleton had a median family income of $71,514. Middleton is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city has a large middle class. To its credit, the people in Middleton value education and a large proportion are college graduates. An unusual characteristic of the city is the share of people in it who work at home. You could say that Middleton is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.
In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Middleton ($24,850). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
About 51% of housing units in Middleton are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. People in the city pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.
In Middleton, 90% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in Middleton than in most places of its size.
Middleton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Comparing Middleton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):
Ratings range from
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Well-Paid Single Women | ![]() | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men | ![]() | ![]() |
| Female Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Male Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Age of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Racial Diversity | ![]() | ![]() |
| Senior Citizens | ![]() | ![]() |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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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 | ![]() | ![]() |
| Median Family Income | ![]() | ![]() |
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| People Above Poverty | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
| Public Transportation Use | ![]() | ![]() |
| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
| Housing Recently Built | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Rents | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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