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Middletown, DE

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What’s not to love about Middletown’s schools and comfy climate?

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Situated at the northern part of Delaware, Middletown provides very good housing, excellent education, and a comfortable climate. Middletown is also a booming job market, making it one of the top five cities to live within the state.

During its growth, the location has also served as a bedroom community for larger metros including Baltimore and Wilmington. The community remains a sought-after destination for those looking to relocate. The town offers an attractive location with great restaurants and modern conveniences.

As with many East Coast communities, Middletown has its fair share of annual events and festivals. Olde Thyme Peach Festival is a huge attraction, attracting tourists and residents with a parade, crafts, music, and more.

There’s also good infrastructure for recreation locations around the city, including the pool at Silver Lake Park. The Appoquinimink School District serves the residents of Middletown, and there’s also a couple of private schools as well. Finally, Wilmington University was established in Middletown, providing a presence of higher education.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Middletown, DE is $1,580 for a studio, $1,771 for one bedroom, $1,820 for two bedrooms, and $1,896 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Middletown has increased by 2.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,771/month
991 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,641/month
1,162 Sq Ft
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Transportation

38

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

15

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

44

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

Cedar Lane Elementary School

Public

Grades 1-5

600 Students

8
out of 10

Lorewood Grove Elementary School

Public

Grades 1-5

763 Students

7
out of 10

Silver Lake Elementary School

Public

Grades 1-5

602 Students

6
out of 10

Bunker Hill Elementary School

Public

Grades 1-5

655 Students

5
out of 10

Brick Mill Elementary School

Public

Grades 1-5

451 Students

5
out of 10

Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

911 Students

7
out of 10

Meredith (Everett) Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

810 Students

5
out of 10

Redding (Louis L.) Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

618 Students

3
out of 10

Middletown High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,355 Students

7
out of 10

Appoquinimink High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,484 Students

5
out of 10

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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.