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Middletown, OH

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Middletown, OH

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 44
Population50,607
Foreign Born2.3%
Population Density1,921people per mi²
Median Age38.3 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and 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

71/100

29% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Middletown, Ohio

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $16k$29k
Comfortable $29k$42k
Luxury $93k+$143k+
Elite (Top 5%) $109k+$169k+
Affordability Ratio

130%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean89%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
40
Poor
5
Negative
5

Groceries

6 within 10 miles

1.8mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.2mi

Hospital

20 within 20 miles

2.8mi

Airport

John Glenn Columbus International Airport

85.5mi

Post Office

USPS — Middletown, OH

2.1mi

Critical Amenities

Golf8Nearest 1.2 mi
Camping19Nearest 18.8 mi
Marina0 
Winery1Nearest 9.5 mi
Ice Rink0Nearest 17.5 mi
Gun Range0Nearest 14.8 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
D+
Soft

A below-average socioeconomic profile. Incomes, home values, and educational attainment trail the U.S., with higher poverty and unemployment.

Median HHI
$55k+9.0%
27% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$370k
44% below US avg
College Educated
16.1%
54% below US avg
WFH
8.1%
43% below US avg
Homeownership
54.6%
17% below US avg
Median Home
$148k
47% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 88% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
9.9
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−71.7%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−74.1%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.08 / 1k Residents80% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.59 / 1k Residents66% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−69.3%
Burglary
1.18 / 1k Residents33% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
7.43 / 1k Residents23% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.51 / 1k Residents71% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+12Leans Conservative

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

Presidential Voting Trends for Middletown, Ohio
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

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
B+
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C+
Weak10.0% of income
Property Rights
C
FairIJ Grade C
Firearm Rights
B-
GoodFPC Grade B-
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (40% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
F
ProhibitedIllegal
Gambling Laws
A
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Growing Season198 days268 frost-free
Annual Rainfall47.6"
Elevation755 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
C
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
C
Weak554 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,921/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B+
Good7 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding, Tornado, Cold Wave, Earthquake, Strong Wind
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 261 mi · coast 467 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$119.7M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityCincinnati309k people are 29 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital79 miColumbus, OH
Nearest Prison5.5 mi5 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T20:22:49.000Z

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