Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Middletown

Affordability

Middletown has a median household income of $79,438 and a median gross rent of $1,446 per month, with renters making up 47% of households, according to the Census ACS 5-Year (2024). Lease Lantern tracks 12 affordable properties totaling 1,117 income-restricted units across the city, offering HUD-assisted and LIHTC options for renters who need housing costs below market rate.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Middletown Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 64 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Getting Around Middletown

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Middletown has a Walk Score of 31 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 30. No Transit Score is available for this area. Most errands and trips will likely require a car.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 12 public schools across 3 districts serve Middletown, including 8 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. Quality and programs vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for their specific address before applying.

Cost of Renting in Middletown, CT

The median household income in Middletown is $79,438 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median asking rent is $1,446 per month, according to the same source.

Affordable and income-based housing in Middletown can significantly reduce that cost burden. Rents at HUD-assisted and income-restricted properties are calculated as a percentage of your household income rather than tied to market rates.

• Median household income: $79,438/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,446/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Share of households that rent: 47% (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Income-restricted units tracked by Lease Lantern: 1,117 across 12 properties

Environment & Flood Risk

All 12 assisted properties in Middletown have been mapped for flood exposure. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, which is a reassuring finding for renters concerned about flood-related disruptions or insurance requirements.