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Middletown, CT
Middletown · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region · CT 06457
Updated June 23, 2026 · Would You Live There?
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Verdict
$258K
Median Price
27/100
Walk Score
7.2/10
Schools
27 min
to Hartford, CT
Score Breakdown
BAffordability
78/100
D+Safety
55/100
B-Schools
72/100
CQuietness
60/100
B+Commute
85/100
FWalkability
27/100
WYLT Score63/100
Our Take
Middletown has decent schools and a reasonable cost of living, but it’s heavily car‑dependent with very limited public transit. If you can drive or work remotely, it’s tolerable, but for anyone needing reliable transit or nightlife it falls short.
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The Good
- ✓Strong public schools with high average rating (7.2)
- ✓Median home price ($257,800) is affordable compared to nearby Connecticut suburbs
- ✓Low flood risk (X zone)
- ✓Commute to Hartford is only 27 minutes
Real Talk
- !Walk Score 27 – almost no pedestrian friendliness
- !Public transit options are essentially non‑existent
- !Nightlife and dining are limited; most people eat at home or drive to nearby cities
- !Car ownership is almost mandatory, increasing transportation costs and commute stress
- $High property taxes typical of Connecticut
- $Utility costs (electric, gas, water) are above the national average
- $Maintenance and insurance costs for suburban homes can be high
Best For
Families looking for good schoolsCommuters to HartfordRetirees wanting a quiet suburban lifeRemote workers who can stay home most days
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Middletown, CT
D+
Safety grade
Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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