The Town FilesNorth Middletown, New Jersey
Community in Monmouth County · population 3,146 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $357,100
- Household income
- $116,210
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 27 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 37.9
North Middletown is a community of 3,146 people in Monmouth County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $357,100, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks more seaside character than 98% of New Jersey towns, more of a college town than 85% of New Jersey towns, more walkable than 81% of New Jersey towns.
How North Middletown ranks
Percentile among New Jersey towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Jersey towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in North Middletown is worth $357,100, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $116,210, which is more affordable than 77% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $2,186 a month. 74.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | North Middletown | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $357,100 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $2,186 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $116,210 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 74.8% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1951 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in North Middletown
| People | North Middletown | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.9 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 8.1% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 24.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.1% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.7% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 2.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.1% | — |
| Work from home | 12.0% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 27.2 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 100.0% | 94.6% |
Weather in North Middletown
July highs average 86.5°F and January lows 22.9°F. About 48.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 26.5 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 28 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 106 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North Middletown since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on October 16, 1955 about 9.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 20, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 17 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 29, 2019.
Severe weather in Monmouth County since 1996
Monmouth County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4614: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3573: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| December 11, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4574: Tropical Storm Isaias |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4488: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3451: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Monmouth County
Monmouth County had 274,000 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $70,560 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in North Middletown itself the ACS puts it at 5%.
Public schools in North Middletown
2 public schools with 754 students, about 11.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harmony Elementary School | PK-5 | 476 | 12.2 |
| Ocean Avenue Elementary School | PK-5 | 278 | 10.3 |
Towns near North Middletown
- Port Monmouth, NJ1.0 mi · 3,745 people · home $451,300
- Keansburg, NJ2.1 mi · 9,755 people · home $311,800
- Union Beach, NJ2.8 mi · 5,723 people · home $460,900
- Hazlet, NJ2.8 mi · 20,125 people · home $465,900
- Leonardo, NJ3.3 mi · 2,549 people · home $450,700
- Middletown, NJ3.4 mi · 67,106 people · home $608,300
- Keyport, NJ4.3 mi · 7,204 people · home $417,100
- Cliffwood Beach, NJ5.2 mi · 3,036 people · home $365,600
North Middletown questions
Is North Middletown, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, North Middletown scores better for retirees than 10% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 21%. 8.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.9).
How much does a house cost in North Middletown?
The median owner-occupied home in North Middletown is valued at $357,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $116,210, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $2,186 a month.
What is the weather like in North Middletown?
July highs average 86.5°F and January lows 22.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.6 inches of precipitation a year and 26.5 inches of snow.
Does North Middletown get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North Middletown since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on October 16, 1955. The typical New Jersey town has had 9.
- 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)