Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Parma, OH is cheaper. The median home price in Middletown, OH is approximately $172,700 and in Parma, OH it is approximately $140,800 — a difference of $31,900.

Question 2

Is Middletown, OH or Parma, OH more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Parma, OH is more walkable. Middletown, OH has a Walk Score of 9/100 and Parma, OH has a Walk Score of 40/100.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Middletown, OH has higher-rated schools. Middletown, OH has a school rating of 6.9/10 and Parma, OH has a rating of 6.7/10.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Middletown, OH	Parma, OH
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Good for now
Median Price	$173K	$141K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$929 ✓ Lower rent	$957
Median Income	$64K	$65K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Low ✓ More stable	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	9/100	40/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	Minimal transit	Minimal transit ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	N/A	N/A ✓ More bikeable
Commute	N/A	N/A
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	D+
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Moderate
Community
Schools	6.9/10 ✓ Better schools	6.7/10
Best for	Families seeking affordable suburban livingStudents or faculty at Butler UniversityRetirees wanting low cost of living	budget-conscious familiesretirees looking for a quiet placeremote workers who can rely on car access

Middletown, OH vs Parma, OH

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