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Middleton, Wisconsin

Introduction to Middleton, Wisconsin

Middleton, Wisconsin, in Dane county, is 5 miles W of Madison, Wisconsin and 80 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city is considered part of the Madison metropolitan area. Middleton has a population of about 15,770.

Middleton History

Middleton was originally inhabited by the Algonquin and Winnebago Native Americans. French explorers were the first Europeans in the area, which was first surveyed in 1834. Orson Cook was the first permanent settler in the region. The city was named after Middleton, Vermont. It was incorporated on March 11, 1848.

Middleton and nearby Attractions

  • Mid - Town Shopping Center
  • Indian Lake County Park
  • Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
  • Badger Prairie County Park
  • Henry Vilas Zoo
  • Little A-Merrick- Amusement Park

Things To Do In Middleton

The Indian Lake County Park, the Badger Prairie County Park, the Yahara Heights County Park and the Governor Nelson State Park are all accessible from Middleton. The Chazen Museum of Art, the State Historical Museum of Wisconsin, the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art and the Madison Children's Museum are nearby as well. Local parks include the Lakeview Community Park, the Strickers Pond Park, Baskerville Park and Orchid Heights Park. Middleton hosts the Good Neighbor Festival every August.

Middleton Transportation

Dane County Regional Airport is nearby.

Middleton Higher Education

The University of Wisconsin and the Madison Area Technical College are in the area.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyMiddleton Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyMiddleton College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyMiddleton Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyMiddleton Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyMiddleton Median Family Income
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Middleton Low Violent Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 7%Middleton Racial Diversity
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 16%Middleton People in Middle Class or Better
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Middleton Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Middleton, WI

Comparing Middleton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men910
Female Share of the Population67
Male Share of the Population54
Age of the Population55
Racial Diversity510
Senior Citizens32
Children Under 5 Years Old33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income910
People in Middle Class or Better89
People Above Poverty87

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Short Commute Times98
Public Transportation Use810
Walking and Biking to Work87

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Housing Recently Built89
Affordability of Rents42
Affordability of Property Taxes21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime108
Low Property Crime53

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