The Town FilesMiddletown, Ohio
City in Butler County · population 50,987 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $164,400
- Household income
- $57,102
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 10 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 27
- Median age
- 38.6
Middletown is a city of 50,987 people in Butler County, Ohio. The median home is worth $164,400, close to the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks more walkable than 87% of Ohio towns, more vibrant than 80% of Ohio towns, better for cycling than 76% of Ohio towns.
How Middletown ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Middletown is worth $164,400, close to the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $57,102, which is more affordable than 35% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $1,007 a month. 54.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Middletown | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $164,400 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $1,007 | $914 |
| Median household income | $57,102 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 54.0% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1965 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.1% | — |
Who lives in Middletown
| People | Middletown | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.6 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.5% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 21.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.6% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.1% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 6.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.5% | — |
| Work from home | 8.8% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 24.2 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.3% | 90.9% |
Weather in Middletown
July highs average 85.8°F and January lows 20.4°F. About 42.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 9.7 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 22 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 120 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Middletown since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 3, 1974 about 6.8 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 43 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 30, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 35 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on June 30, 1990.
Severe weather in Butler County since 1996
Butler County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| October 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1805: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Butler County
Butler County had 163,093 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,277 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Middletown itself the ACS puts it at 5.9%.
Public schools in Middletown
18 public schools with 8,611 students, about 16.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown High School | 9-12 | 1,649 | 18.5 |
| Middletown Middle School | 6-8 | 941 | 15.9 |
| Madison Elementary School | PK-5 | 688 | 17.6 |
| Rosa Parks Elementary School | PK-5 | 555 | 16.8 |
| Marshall High School (charter) | 9-12 | 549 | 20.3 |
| Mayfield Elementary School | PK-5 | 498 | 19.9 |
| Madison High School | 9-12 | 442 | 14.7 |
| Creekview Elementary School | PK-5 | 414 | 17.3 |
| Highview 6th Grade Center | 6-6 | 413 | 15.9 |
| Wildwood Elementary School | PK-5 | 393 | 19.7 |
| Miller Ridge Elementary School | PK-5 | 383 | 16.7 |
| Amanda Elementary School | PK-5 | 377 | 14.0 |
Towns near Middletown
- Monroe, OH3.9 mi · 15,412 people · home $282,400
- Hunter, OH4.3 mi · 3,363 people · home $251,700
- Franklin, OH5.1 mi · 11,690 people · home $183,100
- Trenton, OH5.7 mi · 13,021 people · home $234,900
- Carlisle, OH5.8 mi · 5,501 people · home $207,100
- Springboro, OH8.1 mi · 19,062 people · home $357,800
- Four Bridges, OH8.5 mi · 3,401 people · home $589,500
- Germantown, OH8.9 mi · 5,796 people · home $205,900
Middletown questions
Is Middletown, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Middletown scores better for retirees than 9% of Ohio towns and quieter than 14%. 17.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.6).
How much does a house cost in Middletown?
The median owner-occupied home in Middletown is valued at $164,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,102, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $1,007 a month.
What is the weather like in Middletown?
July highs average 85.8°F and January lows 20.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.3 inches of precipitation a year and 9.7 inches of snow.
Does Middletown get tornadoes?
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Middletown since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 3, 1974. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- 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)