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Middletown, DE

Middletown, DE.

Population: 53,234 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Middletown, DE is $534,705 — up 2.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $504,111 after a median 49 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,754/month. 16 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with winter weather, coastal flooding, cold wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$534,705

Typical home value

+2.0%

1-year change

49

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$534,705
1-year appreciation
+2.0%
3-year appreciation
+8.7%
5-year appreciation
+25.1%
10-year appreciation
+66.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$534,705
House Price Index (state)
349.0 (+3.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$504,111
Median list price
$565,000
Median price per sqft
$205
1-year sale-price change
-8.3%
Median days on market
49 days
Homes sold (recent period)
193
For-sale inventory
167
Sale-to-list ratio
98.4%
Active listings
186
1-year forecast
+1.4%
Days to pending
44 days
New listings (monthly)
54

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,754/mo
1-year rent change
+1.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,438/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,558/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,860/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,216/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,445/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
99.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
16
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
3
High schools
3
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.0 : 1
School districts serving the area
MOT Charter School, Appoquinimink School District, New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District
Schools include
MOT Charter School, Meredith (Everett) Middle School, Middletown High School, Redding (Louis L.) Middle School, Silver Lake Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
winter weather, coastal flooding, cold wave, ice storm, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
winter weather: Very High · cold wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · coastal flooding: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
78
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 33% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
30.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Delaware City PVC Plant (6.5 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
59.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.6 in
Annual snowfall
1.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
235
Days with Moderate air quality
126
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
161

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
19,604
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
22,654

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
13
Nearest national park
First State National Historical Park (24 mi)
National parks include
First State National Historical Park, Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
57
Nearest airport
Summit Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wilmington Airport (ILG) (13 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
54
Hospitals include
CHRISTIANA HOSPITAL, ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL, WILMINGTON VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
22
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+744 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2005
Housing built before 1970
6.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
67.3%
Median annual property tax
$3,173
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
90.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
268,280
Average weekly wage
$1,624
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Finance & Insurance, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,322

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

MiddletownState medianUS median
Typical home value$534,705$375,125$288,527
Median sale price$504,111$365,975$325,000
Median days on market49 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$2,754/mo$2,001/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,173$1,455$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Middletown, DE?
$534,705.
What is the median sale price in Middletown, DE?
$504,111.
How long do homes take to sell in Middletown, DE?
Median days on market: 49 days.
What is typical rent in Middletown, DE?
Typical rent: $2,754/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Middletown, DE?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winter weather, coastal flooding, cold wave, ice storm, inland flooding.
Is Middletown, DE in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Middletown, DE. 78 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Middletown, DE?
Risk to homes is higher than 33% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Middletown, DE?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Middletown, DE?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Middletown, DE?
16 schools (8 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Middletown, DE walkable?
Walkability index: 7.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Middletown, DE?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Middletown, DE?
Regional Price Parity: 99.8 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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