Livability Score

79
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (8) F
Red & Black Cafe
Coffee Shop
Brew Bakers
Coffee Shop
Klekolo World Coffee
Coffee Shop
Sweet Harmony Cafe & Bakery
Coffee Shop
Perk On Main
Coffee Shop
Perkatory Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Mitchell's on Main
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (22) A+
Bacon Field House
Stadium
'92 Theater
Theatre Arts
Crowell Concert Hall
Theatre Arts
Davison Art Center
Art Gallery
Center for Film Studies
Cinema
Zilka Gallery
Art Gallery
Theater Department
Theatre Arts
Center for the Arts Theater
Theatre Arts
Middlesex County Historical Society
Museum
William J. Pomfret Baseball Stadium at Palmer Field
Stadium
Metro Movies
Cinema
Kidcity Childrens Museum
Museum
Middletown Sports Hall of Fame
Museum
Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater
Theatre Arts
Greater Middletown Military Museum
Museum
The Buttonwood Tree
Theatre Arts
MAC 650 Gallery
Art Gallery
Rednawa Studio
Theatre Arts
Come On Over Wall
Attraction
Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Portland Historical Society
Museum
Middletown-Durham boundary stone
Attraction
Cromwell Historical Society
Museum
Food and Drink (48) A+
The Wine Cellar
Alcohol
Neil's Donuts
Fast Food
Mad Murphy’s
Bar
Neon Deli
Deli
Domino's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
The Bottle Shop
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
South Main Wine & Liquor
Alcohol
Nardelli's
Deli
Metro Spirits
Alcohol
Wayback Burgers
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
RK Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Tschudin Chocolates
Sweets
East Main Fish & Chips
Fast Food
0 Degrees Thai Ice Cream
Sweets
Sal’s Package Store
Alcohol
West End Package Store
Alcohol
Conspiracy
Bar
Celtic Cavern Gastropub
Bar
CleanHeart Juice Bar
Fast Food
Fitness (6) B
Middletown Senior Center
Community Centre
Club 24
Gym
Caffery's
Gym
Luna Vinyasa Hot Yoga Studio
Gym
Middletown Crossfit
Gym
Quarry Heights Community Center
Community Centre
Buck-Foreman Community Center
Community Centre
Portland Senior Center
Community Centre
9Round Kickboxing & Fitness
Gym
Cromwell Senior Center
Community Centre
Middlefield Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (9) F
ALDI
Grocery Store
Spread Cheese Co.
Cheese
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
It's Only Natural
Grocery Store
Mozzicato De Pasquale Bakery & Pastry
Bakery
NoRA Cupcake Company
Bakery
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Meadow Meats
Butcher
Adams Hometown Markets
Grocery Store
Indian Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Parks (55) A+
McCarthy Park
Park
Henry Clay Work Park
Park
Butternut Hollow Park
Park
Union Green
Park
Washington Green
Park
Hubbard Park
Park
Spear Park
Park
Washington Street Historic District
Park
Broad Street Historic District
Park
Metro South Historic District
Park
Harbor Park
Park
Barbara "Bobbi" Edinger Pocket Park
Park
Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Zoar Park
Park
Frank S. Marszalek Park
Park
Tomasso Ballfield
Park
Community Center
Park
Bill Nolan Field
Park
Riverfront Park
Park
Crystal Lake State Access Area
Park
Brownstone Exploration and Discovery Park
Park
Agogliati Field
Park
Dooley Pond Public Access
Park
Crystal Lake Park
Park
Connecticut River State Wildlife Area
Park
Shops (98) A+
Arthur's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
The Iron Scissors
Hairdresser
J & R South Main
Convenience Store
Stop & Go
Convenience Store
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
WesShop
Convenience Store
Scizzors Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Shell
Convenience Store
Shairon's Salon
Hairdresser
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Citgo
Convenience Store
EG Salon
Hairdresser
Middletown Grocery Store
Convenience Store
Major League Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Spa Castle
Beauty
Lagana Florist
Florist
Estate Treasures
Furniture
The Main Switch Nail Boutique & Beauty Salon
Beauty
Lake View Creations
Gift Shop
Smith & Bishel Hardware
Home Improvement
Sunoco
Convenience Store
Shear Perfection
Hairdresser
Lastrina Girls Bridal Salon
Clothing
T-Mobile
Electronics
Brow Palace
Beauty
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.5% take public transportation in Middletown.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.5% F
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cost of living D

The cost of living in Middletown is 112/100 - which is 5% lower than Connecticut.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B-
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crime A

Middletown crime rates are 1,733 per 100k, which is 5% higher than Connecticut
Property Crime
1,632 crimes per 100k C+
Violent Crime
102 crimes per 100k A+
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employment B-

The median income in Middletown is $62,022 - which is 14% lower than Connecticut.
Med. Household Income
$62,022 C-
Unemployment Rate
3.5% C+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (38)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Middletown Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Orthopedic Associates of Middletown
Doctor
Gentle Dental
Dentist
Public Safety
Police
Middlesex Multispecialty Group
Doctor
Middlesex Hospital
Hospital
Middlesex Dermatology
Doctor
Davison Health Center
Clinic
Apollonia Dental
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Middletown Police Department
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Select Physical Therapy
Clinic
Open MRI
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Hunters Ambulance
Ambulance Station
Connecticut Center for Health
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Middletown Fire Department Station 1
Fire Station
Stop & Shop Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Hancock Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Optcom Urgent Care
Clinic
Community Health Center
Clinic
Drysgula Family Dentistry
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B+
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housing A

Middletown home prices are $234,300 - which is 13% lower than Connecticut
Home Price
$234,300 A-
Home Appreciation Rate
2% B-
Home Affordability
3.8x (home price to income ratio) C
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schools C

The Middletown graduation rate is 88% - which is 2% higher than Connecticut
School Test Scores
47% F
High School Grad. Rates
88% B
Elementary Schools (16) F
St John Paul Ii School
Icm- Woodrow Wilson Middle School
Snow School
Farm Hill School
Icm - Farm Hill
Macdonough School
Bielefield School
Icm - Spencer
Spencer School
Icm - Wesley
Wesley School
Brownstone Intermediate School
Keigwin Middle School
Middlefield Memorial School
Valley View School
Lawrence School
Icm - Lawrence
Moody School
The Independent Day School
Northwest Village School
Gildersleeve School
High Schools (9) F
Middlesex Transition Academy
Mercy High School
Connecticut Valley Hospital
Vinal Technical High School
Walter G. Cady School
Xavier High School
Riverview School
Portland High School
Middletown High School
Northwest Village School
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ratings A+

Middletown has an overall rating of 86% from 8 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (7)
From AreaVibes B+
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Middletown, CT Area Guide

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Middletown Area Facts

  • Middletown has a Livability Score of 79/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Middletown crime rates are 5% higher than the Connecticut average
  • Cost of living in Middletown is 5% lower than the Connecticut average

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Middletown, CT - Gilmore Gilrs? 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2015) Middletown Connecticut is one of those super cute towns that everyone should have the chance to live in at least once in their life. I was afforded the ability to live there for two glorious years. The north isn't for everyone. I loved it. It kind of reminded me of Gilmore Girls, ...Read More without the talkative mom.

You have the amazing outdoors and the Connecticut River at your doorstep, pretty much no matter where ever your are in the city. They have amazing old Bridges through out the down town area. If you have smaller children a must see attraction of the area is KidCity Children's Museum. They have several places downtown that are mainstream, but what was so attractive to me was the eclectic mixture of Organic Local cuisine that is offered. One of my favorite things about the living there was the local farmer's market. It is seasonal and it was only offered twice a month, at the time.

There was little to no crime to my recollection. If you are an outdoors person, not to worry. There was an amazing trail that took you next to the river trail and even went back to a small waterfall. I think the apartment we rented was about $1100 a month, which for that part of the country was pretty average. The views in the fall were nothing short of spectacular if you are like myself. I came from the south. We didn't exactly have the changing of the leaves thing going on down here, or seasons for that matter. So, Fall is an amazing sight there. I highly recommend the city itself and feel it is lacking nothing. I would move back in a minute if given the opportunity. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Middletown? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      McCarthy Park
      Henry Clay Work Park
      Butternut Hollow Park
      Union Green
      Washington Green
      Hubbard Park
      Spear Park
      Washington Street Historic District

      Entertainment

      Bacon Field House
      '92 Theater
      Crowell Concert Hall
      Davison Art Center
      Center for Film Studies
      Zilka Gallery
      Theater Department
      Center for the Arts Theater

      Food & Drink

      The Wine Cellar
      Neil's Donuts
      Mad Murphy’s
      Neon Deli
      Domino's
      KFC
      The Bottle Shop
      Subway

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Middletown? Of all people who commute, 1.5% take public transportation in Middletown.
      Drive to Work
      76%

      equal to the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      8%

      5% higher than the US average

      D Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Middletown? The cost of living in Middletown is 112/100 - which is 5% lower than Connecticut.
      Middletown
      112

      12% more expensive than average

      Connecticut
      118

      18% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in Middletown? Middletown crime rates are 1,733, which are 5% higher than Connecticut
      Total Crime
      1,733 per 100k people

      25% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 58

      25% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      22%

      Year over year crime is up

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in Middletown? The median income in Middletown is $62,022 which is 14% lower than Connecticut.
      Median household income
      $62,02212% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $38,34529% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      24% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is Middletown a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Connecticut Valley Hospital
      Middlesex Hospital
      Albert J. Solnit Children's Center South Campus

      Pharmacies

      Hancock Pharmacy
      Stop & Shop Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Middlesex Dermatology
      Orthopedic Associates of Middletown
      Middlesex Multispecialty Group

      A Housing

      What are Middletown home prices? Middletown home prices are $234,300 - which is 13% lower than Connecticut
      Median home value
      $234,30027% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,13820% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      52%

      18% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Middletown have good schools? The Middletown graduation rate is 88% - which is 2% higher than Connecticut
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      6% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      47%

      3% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      12:1

      27% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Middletown a good place to live? Middletown has an overall rating of 86% from 8 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      86%

      8 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      75%

      7 total surveys

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