salaryMiddletown is the 4th-largest city in Delaware that we track, with 24,661 residents. Rent is higher than in 51% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income. Most homes (76.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $66,640 a year. That is $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Delaware cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Delaware. It is number 8 of 20 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Middletown?
Share of households by yearly income. 44.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Middletown
| Size | Middletown | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,467 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,695 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,751 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Middletown overall?
Everyday prices in Delaware overall are same as the U.S. average (index 99.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Middletown, so the Delaware figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Middletown
Life in Middletown
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Middletown?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,176 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $409,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $40,960 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Middletown, DE?
Renting in Middletown costs a median of about $1,666 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Delaware median is $1,693.
How much do I need to make to live in Middletown?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $66,640 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Middletown cheap or expensive?
Middletown is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.4% of the typical household income of $121,688. It ranks 8th cheapest of 20 Delaware cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Middletown?
The median homeowner in Middletown pays $2,632 a year in property taxes, about 0.64% of the median home value.
Is Middletown more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Delaware are same as 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 $409,600, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.
24,661 people live in Middletown. Numbers are typical (middle) values.