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Middleton, WI

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Middleton, WI

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 40
Population22,235
Foreign Born4.4%
Population Density2,336people per mi²
Median Age38.9 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

135/100

35% above national average

B+

The Real Cost of Living in Middleton, Wisconsin

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $22k$41k
Comfortable $89k$131k
Luxury $154k+$239k+
Elite (Top 5%) $193k+$300k+
Affordability Ratio

65%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean90%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
16
Poor
3
Negative
4

Groceries

7 within 10 miles

0.5mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.3mi

Hospital

10 within 20 miles

4.2mi

Airport

ORD — O'Hare International

112.8mi

Post Office

USPS — Middleton, WI

0.8mi

Critical Amenities

Golf9Nearest 2.6 mi
Camping14Nearest 4.1 mi
Marina8Nearest 3 mi
Winery3Nearest 5.3 mi
Ice Rink4Nearest 4.8 mi
Gun Range1Nearest 8.3 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C+
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$86k-2.1%
14% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$811k
24% above US avg
College Educated
62.1%
77% above US avg
WFH
19.3%
35% above US avg
Homeownership
48.3%
26% below US avg
Median Home
$457k
62% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A+
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 92% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
8.5
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−43.7%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−47.8%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.62 / 1k Residents62% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−39.7%
Burglary
0.35 / 1k Residents60% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
6.87 / 1k Residents3% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.35 / 1k Residents71% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: D+21Solidly Liberal

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential history data unavailable.

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
C+
Moderate

Moderate friction. Expect trade-offs in some aspect of personal liberty and independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C-
Weak10.9% of income
Property Rights
C-
FairIJ Grade C-
Firearm Rights
B-
GoodFPC Grade B-
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (15% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
D+
RestrictedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
F
ProhibitedIllegal

Homesteading

Growing Season175 days219 frost-free
Annual Rainfall37.0"
Elevation935 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D+
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor5.8 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor2,336/sq mi
Fallout Danger
D-
Poor3 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding, Cold Wave, Tornado, Hail, Heat Wave
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 312 mi · coast 786 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$182.0M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T10:16:22.000Z

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