Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Toledo, OH is cheaper. The median home price in Middletown, OH is approximately $172,700 and in Toledo, OH it is approximately $50,400 — a difference of $122,300.

Question 2

Is Middletown, OH or Toledo, OH safer?

Accepted Answer

Middletown, OH scores higher on safety. Middletown, OH has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated Moderate. Toledo, OH has violent crime rated High and property crime rated High.

Question 3

Is Middletown, OH or Toledo, OH more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Middletown, OH is more walkable. Middletown, OH has a Walk Score of 9/100 and Toledo, OH has a Walk Score of 8/100.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Middletown, OH	Toledo, OH
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Think twice
Median Price	$173K	$50K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$929	$478 ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$64K ✓ Higher income	$17K
Price Volatility	Low ✓ More stable	High
Getting Around
Walk Score	9/100 ✓ More walkable	8/100
Transit Score	Minimal transit	28/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	N/A	N/A
Commute	N/A	999 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+ ✓ Safer	F
Violent Crime	Moderate ✓ Lower risk	High
Property Crime	Moderate ✓ Lower risk	High
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Moderate
Community
Schools	6.9/10	6.9/10
Best for	Families seeking affordable suburban livingStudents or faculty at Butler UniversityRetirees wanting low cost of living	budget buyersfirst-time homebuyerssingle professionals

Middletown, OH vs Toledo, OH

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