Living in Middleton, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Middleton · Census data 2020–2024
Middleton has 22,301 residents with a median age of 39.1. The median household income is $89,524 (16% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $484,200, the median rent is $1,437/month.
Middleton at a glance
- Population
- 22,301
- Median age
- 39.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $89,524State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $484,200State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $1,437/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 45.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 61.7%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Middleton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 16% higher than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 7.6%.
Cons: Home values 82% higher than the state median.
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 $484,200, 46% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,437 per month, which is 25.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,579 a month in housing costs.
Middleton median household income
The median household income in Middleton is $89,524 and the income per person is $59,443. 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Middleton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,793
- Owner-occupied
- 45.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 54.3%
- Vacant
- 3.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.13
Middleton demographics
- Population
- 22,301
- Median age
- 39.1
- Under 18
- 19.9%
- 65 and older
- 17.8%
- Households
- 10,382
- Foreign-born
- 12.8%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Middleton ›
Education in Middleton
61.7% of adults 25 and older in Middleton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 30.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Middleton
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 20.3%
- Drive alone
- 69.5%
- Public transit
- 1.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 94%
Middleton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton | 22,301 | $89,524 | $484,200 | $1,437 |
| Shorewood Hills | 2,149 | $153,542 | $939,900 | $1,919 |
| Madison | 278,001 | $78,050 | $372,900 | $1,413 |
| Waunakee | 15,687 | $125,220 | $515,900 | $1,324 |
| Cross Plains | 4,107 | $105,145 | $376,500 | $1,433 |
| Maple Bluff | 1,329 | $198,750 | $882,700 | $1,438 |
| Verona | 15,232 | $119,606 | $420,400 | $1,605 |
| Fitchburg | 32,619 | $86,516 | $417,200 | $1,373 |
| Monona | 8,527 | $87,773 | $427,900 | $1,275 |
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What is the median household income in Middleton, WI?
The median household income in Middleton is $89,524, 16% higher than the Wisconsin median of $77,485 (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 $484,200, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Middleton?
The median gross rent in Middleton is $1,437 per month, about 25.7% of household income.
Is Middleton, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 16% higher than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 7.6%. Minuses: home values 82% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Middleton?
The median age in Middleton is 39.1 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Middleton?
The average commute to work in Middleton is 19 minutes; 20.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Middleton?
The unemployment rate in Middleton is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Middleton?
61.7% 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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