Living in Middleton, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Middleton · Census data 2020–2024
Middleton has 1,595 residents with a median age of 43.5. The median household income is $101,696 (about the same as the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $312,300, the median rent is $1,500/month.
Middleton at a glance
- Population
- 1,595
- Median age
- 43.5State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $101,696State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $312,300State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,500/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 96.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.4%
- Average commute
- 39 min
Is Middleton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the New Hampshire median; home values 22% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
Cons: An average commute of 39 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Middleton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Middleton the median home value is $312,300, 6% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,500 per month, which is 46.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,907 a month in housing costs.
Middleton median household income
The median household income in Middleton is $101,696 and the income per person is $41,751. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Middleton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 796
- Owner-occupied
- 96.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.5%
- Vacant
- 25.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.69
Middleton demographics
- Population
- 1,595
- Median age
- 43.5
- Under 18
- 18.9%
- 65 and older
- 18.9%
- Households
- 593
- Foreign-born
- 2.7%
- Veterans
- 13.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Middleton ›
Education in Middleton
23.4% of adults 25 and older in Middleton have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 5.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Middleton
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 39 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 14.1%
- Drive alone
- 79.5%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.1%
Middleton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton | 1,595 | $101,696 | $312,300 | $1,500 |
| Union | 131 | $75,117 | $162,900 | — |
| Milton | 4,538 | $94,493 | $318,400 | $1,587 |
| New Durham | 2,748 | $100,194 | $339,400 | $1,417 |
| Sanbornville | 1,317 | $126,359 | $251,100 | — |
| Brookfield | 567 | $81,406 | $428,000 | — |
| Acton | 2,721 | $78,750 | $334,300 | — |
| Farmington | 6,795 | $66,943 | $289,200 | $1,096 |
| Wakefield | 5,405 | $100,976 | $322,800 | $1,375 |
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What is the median household income in Middleton, NH?
The median household income in Middleton is $101,696, about the same as the New Hampshire median of $99,031 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Middleton?
The median home value in Middleton is $312,300, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Middleton?
The median gross rent in Middleton is $1,500 per month, about 46.7% of household income.
Is Middleton, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the New Hampshire median; home values 22% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.8%. Minuses: an average commute of 39 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%.
What is the median age in Middleton?
The median age in Middleton is 43.5 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Middleton?
The average commute to work in Middleton is 39 minutes; 14.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Middleton?
The unemployment rate in Middleton is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Middleton?
23.4% of adults in Middleton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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