salaryRent is higher than in 53% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $68,200 a year. That is $33 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Connecticut cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Connecticut. It is number 25 of 64 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Middletown?
Share of households by yearly income. 26.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Middletown
| Size | Middletown | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $739 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,452 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,756 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,061 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,328 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Middletown overall?
Everyday prices in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford metro area are 3% above the U.S. average (index 102.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Middletown
Life in Middletown
What jobs pay in Middletown
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $157,200 | 13.0% |
| Operations Manager | $148,080 | 13.8% |
| Physician Assistant | $138,680 | 14.8% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $135,170 | 15.1% |
| Pharmacist | $134,340 | 15.2% |
| Software Developer | $132,520 | 15.4% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $112,270 | 18.2% |
| Civil Engineer | $103,650 | 19.7% |
| Registered Nurse | $101,470 | 20.2% |
| Dental Hygienist | $98,950 | 20.7% |
| Accountant | $95,940 | 21.3% |
| Police Officer | $82,660 | 24.8% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,800 | 25.6% |
| Market Research Analyst | $78,220 | 26.2% |
| Electrician | $77,680 | 26.3% |
| Plumber | $77,190 | 26.5% |
| HVAC Technician | $76,180 | 26.9% |
| Firefighter | $75,990 | 26.9% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $72,800 | 28.1% |
| Carpenter | $64,770 | 31.6% |
| Truck Driver | $59,890 | 34.2% |
| Customer Service Representative | $48,050 | 42.6% |
| Medical Assistant | $46,880 | 43.6% |
| Nursing Assistant | $44,340 | 46.1% |
| Warehouse Worker | $44,000 | 46.5% |
| Restaurant Cook | $39,150 | 52.3% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $37,200 | 55.0% |
| Retail Salesperson | $35,720 | 57.3% |
| Cashier | $35,180 | 58.2% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Middletown?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $344 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $295,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $29,530 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Middletown, CT?
Renting in Middletown costs a median of about $1,705 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Connecticut median is $1,920.
How much do I need to make to live in Middletown?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $68,200 a year, or $33 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Middletown cheap or expensive?
Middletown is rated OK: rent takes 23.9% of the typical household income of $85,674. It ranks 25th cheapest of 64 Connecticut cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Middletown?
The median homeowner in Middletown pays $6,412 a year in property taxes, about 2.17% of the median home value.
Is Middletown more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 3% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Middletown?
The median home value in Middletown is $295,300, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.
47,958 people live in Middletown. Numbers are typical (middle) values.