The Town FilesMiddletown, Delaware
Town in New Castle County · population 23,192 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $409,600
- Household income
- $112,831
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 17 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 38.7
Middletown is a town of 23,192 people in New Castle County, Delaware. The median home is worth $409,600, above the typical Delaware town ($302,450). It ranks more upscale than 82% of Delaware towns, better transit than 71% of Delaware towns.
How Middletown ranks
Percentile among Delaware towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Delaware towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Middletown is worth $409,600, above the typical Delaware town ($302,450). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $112,831, which is more affordable than 60% of Delaware towns. Median rent is $1,583 a month. 76.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Middletown | Typical Delaware town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $409,600 | $302,450 |
| Median rent | $1,583 | $1,342 |
| Median household income | $112,831 | $78,707 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 76.8% | 72.0% |
| Median year built | 2005 | 1987 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Middletown
| People | Middletown | Typical Delaware town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.7 | 39.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.4% | 17.5% |
| Under 18 | 27.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 44.0% | 32.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.4% | 8.4% |
| Veterans | 5.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.7% | — |
| Work from home | 18.9% | 13.8% |
| Average commute | 30.0 min | 25.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.7% | 93.0% |
Weather in Middletown
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 25.1°F. About 47.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 16.5 inches of snow (typical Delaware town: 12.8 in). Expect about 33 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 97 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Middletown since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical Delaware town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on August 4, 2020 about 2.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 9, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 4 times; the largest was 1.50 inches on May 28, 2019.
Severe weather in New Castle County since 1996
New Castle County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 24, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4627: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| October 2, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4566: Tropical Storm Isaias |
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4526: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3449: Covid-19 |
| November 16, 2012 | Hurricane | DR-4090: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in New Castle County
New Castle County had 303,806 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $80,334 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Middletown itself the ACS puts it at 8%.
Public schools in Middletown
16 public schools with 11,311 students, about 14.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appoquinimink High School | 9-12 | 1,399 | 15.0 |
| MOT Charter School (charter) | K-12 | 1,396 | 17.9 |
| Middletown High School | 9-12 | 1,235 | 13.9 |
| St. Georges Technical High School | 9-12 | 1,188 | 15.2 |
| Meredith (Everett) Middle School | 6-8 | 927 | 16.0 |
| Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School | 6-8 | 903 | 17.4 |
| Cedar Lane Elementary School | 1-5 | 596 | 14.9 |
| Bunker Hill Elementary School | 1-5 | 577 | 14.8 |
| Silver Lake Elementary School | 1-5 | 570 | 14.3 |
| Brick Mill Elementary School | 1-5 | 490 | 13.6 |
| Redding (Louis L.) Middle School | 6-8 | 478 | 12.9 |
| Lorewood Grove Elementary School | 1-5 | 454 | 12.3 |
Towns near Middletown
- Townsend, DE2.8 mi · 2,717 people · home $465,100
- Glasgow, DE11.0 mi · 15,288 people · home $373,900
- Smyrna, DE11.8 mi · 12,883 people · home $291,400
- Bear, DE12.3 mi · 23,060 people · home $304,800
- Elkton, MD12.5 mi · 15,807 people · home $293,400
- Clayton, DE12.6 mi · 3,961 people · home $361,300
- Brookside, DE15.4 mi · 14,974 people · home $279,700
- Salem, NJ15.7 mi · 5,296 people · home $79,800
Middletown questions
Is Middletown, Delaware a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Middletown scores better for retirees than 57% of Delaware towns and quieter than 38%. 15.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.7).
How much does a house cost in Middletown?
The median owner-occupied home in Middletown is valued at $409,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $112,831, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $1,583 a month.
What is the weather like in Middletown?
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 25.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.0 inches of precipitation a year and 16.5 inches of snow.
Does Middletown get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Middletown since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on August 4, 2020. The typical Delaware town has had 13.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)