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Middletown, CT

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Small city combines rural, suburban, and urban settings.

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Home to Wesleyan University, Middletown is about 17 miles south of Hartford. While the small city offers a combination of rural, suburban, and urban settings, it is undeniably shaped by the surrounding natural environment.

Rivers, brooks, lakes, ponds, and reservoirs give way to water activities and calming views in Middletown. Tree-lined streets and several parks add to the lush scenery while serving as backdrops for a range of recreational activities.

Accessible to I-91, Route 9, and Chester Bowles Highway, commuting from Middletown couldn’t be simpler.

Explore the City

Wesleyan University was founded in 1831

The Downtown Business District is a great shopping and dining destination

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Middletown, CT is $1,174 for a studio, $1,657 for one bedroom, $1,948 for two bedrooms, and $2,394 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Middletown has increased by 2.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,657/month
728 Sq Ft
House
$1,879/month
0 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,800/month
246 Sq Ft
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Transportation

57

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

35

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Moody School

Public

Grades K-5

214 Students

6
out of 10

Snow School

Public

Grades PK-5

332 Students

5
out of 10

Wesley School

Public

Grades K-5

213 Students

5
out of 10

Macdonough School

Public

Grades K-5

227 Students

4
out of 10

Farm Hill School

Public

Grades K-5

277 Students

3
out of 10

Beman Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

968 Students

3
out of 10

Keigwin Middle School

Public

Grades 6

289 Students

Rating Unavailable

ICM-Woodrow Wilson Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

4 Students

Rating Unavailable

Middletown High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,214 Students

4
out of 10
Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Van Vleck Observatory
  • Kidcity Children's Museum
  • Wadsworth Falls State Park
  • Powder Ridge Ski Area
  • Millers Pond State Park

Airports

  • Tweed/New Haven
  • Bradley International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.