Middletown is a very small town located in the state of Maryland. With a population of 5,239 people and three associated neighborhoods, Middletown is the 122nd largest community in Maryland. Middletown has seen a significant amount of newer housing growth in recent years. Quite often, new home construction is the result of new residents moving in who are middle class or wealthier, attracted by jobs, a healthy local economy, or other amenities as they leave nearby or far away areas for greener pastures. This seems to be the case in Middletown, where the median household income is $168,007.00.

Housing costs in Middletown are among some of the highest in the nation, although real estate prices here don't compare to real estate prices in the most expensive communities in Maryland.

Also of interest is that Middletown has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

A relatively large number of people in Middletown telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 23.79% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Middletown is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Middletown’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

Do you like to read, write and learn? If you move to Middletown, you'll likely find that many of your neighbors like to as well. Middletown is one of the more educated communities in America, with a full 60.48% of its adults having a college degree or even advanced degree, compared to a national average across all communities of 21.84%.

The per capita income in Middletown in 2022 was $63,154, which is wealthy relative to Maryland and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $252,616 for a family of four.

Middletown is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Middletown home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Middletown residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Middletown include German, Irish, English, Italian, and Polish.

The most common language spoken in Middletown is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Tagalog.