A city of 51,617, settled in 1833. Healthier than 92% of U.S. towns.
The 3 things Middletown does most differently from other towns.
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6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 8 places on the National Register.
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Ordered by what stands out in Middletown. Another town gets a different order.
Middletown beats the Ohio average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 18.
| What stands out | Middletown | OH |
|---|---|---|
| More adults facing food insecurity | 21% | 14.1% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 22.2% | 15.3% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 11.8% | 8.3% |
2.7 miles of trails across 26 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Jacot Park | 0.8 mi | 18 |
| 2. Rathman & Smith Parks | 0.3 mi | 110 |
| 3. Lefferson Softball Complex | 0.3 mi | 36 |
The typical Middletown home is worth about $264,000, up 3.1% in a year, 6% above the Ohio typical home.
The public schools Middletown’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 71% of Ohio’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield Elementary School | PK–5 | 503 | C− |
| Rosa Parks Elementary School | PK–5 | 489 | D− |
| Wildwood Elementary School | PK–5 | 444 | C− |
| Amanda Elementary School | PK–5 | 397 | C− |
| Creekview Elementary School | PK–5 | 392 | C− |
| Miller Ridge Elementary School | PK–5 | 387 | C |
Middletown has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 10 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Most working residents leave Middletown for work: only 15% work in town. The top destinations are Cincinnati (7%), Monroe (6%) and West Chester (5%). Half commute less than 14 miles.
Middletown's reported crime rate is above Ohio's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 99 violent crimes were reported in 2023.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 56% of U.S. communities.
8 places in Middletown on the National Register of Historic Places.
54 notable people were born in Middletown.
City in Ohio, US
Middletown is a city in Butler and Warren counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. The population was 50,987 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Cincinnati metropolitan area in southwest Ohio, 29 miles (47 km) northeast of Cincinnati and 20 miles (32 km) southwest of Dayton. Incorporated in 1833 and designated a city in 1886, Middletown was formed from parts of Lemon, Turtlecreek, and Franklin townships. It was home to AK Steel Holding Corporation, formerly known as Armco and founded in 1900, whose steel factory in Middletown still operates as part of Cleveland-Cliffs. The city also features Hook Field Municipal Airport, now serving only general aviation, and a regional campus of Miami Univers…
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6 towns share a border with Middletown.
