Question 1

Is Hamilton, OH or Middletown, OH cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Middletown, OH is cheaper. The median home price in Hamilton, OH is approximately $255,400 and in Middletown, OH it is approximately $172,700 — a difference of $82,700.

Question 2

Is Hamilton, OH or Middletown, OH more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Middletown, OH is more walkable. Hamilton, OH has a Walk Score of N/A/100 and Middletown, OH has a Walk Score of 9/100.

Question 3

Which has better schools, Hamilton, OH or Middletown, OH?

Accepted Answer

Middletown, OH has higher-rated schools. Hamilton, OH has a school rating of 6.6/10 and Middletown, OH has a rating of 6.9/10.

Question 4

Should I live in Hamilton, OH or Middletown, OH?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Hamilton, OH	Middletown, OH
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Good for now
Median Price	$255K	$173K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$965	$929 ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$85K ✓ Higher income	$64K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Low ✓ More stable
Getting Around
Walk Score	Car-dependent	9/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	Minimal transit	Minimal transit
Bike Score	N/A	N/A
Commute	45 min	N/A
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	D+
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Good ✓ Cleaner air	Moderate
Community
Schools	6.6/10	6.9/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	Families with kidsRemote workersFirst‑time home buyers	Families seeking affordable suburban livingStudents or faculty at Butler UniversityRetirees wanting low cost of living

Hamilton, OH vs Middletown, OH

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