Loading neighborhood data…
Middletown, OH
Middletown · Butler County · OH 45042
Updated June 19, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$173K
Median Price
9/100
Walk Score
6.9/10
Schools
Score Breakdown
AAffordability
92/100
D+Safety
55/100
C+Schools
69/100
B-Quietness
70/100
FCommute
15/100
FWalkability
9/100
WYLT Score52/100
Our Take
Middletown offers affordable homes and solid public schools, but it’s a car‑centric, low‑walkability town with limited transit. It’s a decent option if you’re okay with a quiet, suburban feel and don’t need nightlife or easy public transport.
Community Poll
Would you move to Middletown?
Explore this neighborhood
Map
Loading map…
The Good
- ✓Median home price well below national average
- ✓Strong high‑school ratings (many 9/10 schools)
- ✓Low flood risk (Zone X)
- ✓Community amenities like parks and a community pool in some areas
Real Talk
- !Walkscore of 9 means most errands require a car
- !Public transit options are virtually nonexistent
- !Commute to Cincinnati or larger job centers is uncertain and likely long
- !Crime data not included; residents often cite higher property crime than state average
- $Higher property taxes due to local school funding
- $Maintenance costs for older suburban homes
- $Limited public transport means higher car ownership costs
- $Insurance may be higher due to regional risk factors
Best For
Families seeking affordable suburban livingStudents or faculty at Butler UniversityRetirees wanting low cost of livingRemote workers with car access
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityLow
Crime & Safety
Middletown, OH
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
Verify with real-time data
City-Data stats →From Residents
🏘
Loading…
Similar Neighborhoods
Good for now
Gardiner
Gardiner, ME
$182K · 5.9/10 schools
Good for now
Tampa
Tampa, FL
$188K · 6.8/10 schools
Good for now
Columbus
Columbus, GA
$163K · 7.6/10 schools
Good for now
Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD
$164K · 6.9/10 schools
📬
Stay in the loop on Middletown
Get one email when this report refreshes (~every 90 days). No spam.
Know someone considering this area? Send them this report.
wouldyoulivethere.com/report/middletown-oh-45042