Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Middletown

Affordability in Middletown, DE

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median monthly rent in Middletown is $1,583 and the median household income is $112,831 annually. About 23% of households rent, reflecting a predominantly owner-occupied community where income-restricted housing options are limited.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Middletown Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 125 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and population definitions.

Getting Around Middletown

Near assisted properties in Middletown, Walk Score rates the area a 37 out of 100 (Car-Dependent), with a Transit Score of 22 (Minimal Transit) and a Bike Score of 62, according to Walk Score. Most errands will require a car, though biking is a more practical option than transit.

Schools

According to the NCES Common Core of Data, 16 public schools across 3 districts serve Middletown, including 9 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools. Quality and programs vary by school and district, so renters should look up the assigned schools for any specific address they are considering.

Cost of Living in Middletown, DE

The median household income in Middletown is $112,831 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median market rent is $1,583 per month, according to the same source.

Affordable and income-based housing can help renters whose incomes fall well below the local median. Middletown has 2 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties with a combined 107 units available to qualifying households.

Flood and Environmental Exposure

Both HUD-assisted properties in Middletown have been mapped for flood zone data, and neither falls in a high-risk flood zone. Flood exposure for assisted housing in this city is low based on available flood mapping.