Middletown, Connecticut has an overall cost of living index of 92.9, which is 7.1 points below the US average of 100 — making it more affordable than most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,446 per month, while the typical home is valued around $295,300. Households earn a median of $79,438 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$79,438
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,446
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$295,300
Median Home Value
Census ACS
92.9
Cost of Living Index
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
Each category indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
92.9
Goods
96.8
Rents / Housing
74.0
Services
83.9
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $120,970 |
| Registered Nurse | $87,200 |
| Elementary Teacher | $53,930 |
| Electrician | $54,960 |
| Accountant | $85,840 |
| Plumber | $53,320 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $300,770 |
| Civil Engineer | $95,070 |
| Operations Manager | $122,500 |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,730 |
| Health Services Manager | $133,330 |
| Truck Driver | $55,830 |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | $116,320 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
47,958
Latest estimate
Median Age
38.1 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
2
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,312
Per month
Avg Home Value
$257,800
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 06457 | — | $1,312 | $257,800 |
| ZIP 06459 | — | — | — |
Healthcare Score
31.9
poor
Hospitals
3
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
96.6%
Middletown has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 92.9. The US national average is 100, so Middletown is 7.1 points below the national average.
The median gross rent in Middletown is $1,446 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Middletown is $79,438 per year.
The median home value in Middletown is $295,300 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for Middletown is not yet available.
Tax data for Connecticut is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
