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Middleton Area Facts

  • Middleton has a Livability Score of 90/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Middleton crime rates are 35% lower than the Wisconsin average
  • Cost of living in Middleton is 31% higher than the Wisconsin average
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Beautiful Middleton Wisconsin User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) I really loved living in Middleton, Wisconsin. This charming city is a suburb of Madison, Wisconsin. Living in Middleton one can enjoy a beautiful, peaceful, lifestyle in this delightful city. Several publications list Middleton as one of the top cities in the United States to ca ...Read More ll home.

As a suburb of Madison, you will have access to many of the top restaurants in Wisconsin. I always enjoyed going to the local art festivals. The Taste of the Midwest, celebrates the local restaurants and area micro breweries. During the summer, there are several outdoor music festivals. Several of the music festivals feature local musicians and performers from across the nation.

By living in Middleton, you will have access to the University of Wisconsin - Madison. The college is a prominent part of the local culture. The university features several concerts, plays, and other social events throughout the year.

If you love the outdoors, you will love living in Middleton, Wisconsin. There are many outdoor activities to enjoy in beautiful Wisconsin. Read Less
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      A- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Middleton? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Parkside Heights Park
      Middleton Hills South Park
      Fireman's Park
      Fireman's Park
      Parisi Park
      Hawkridge Park
      Middleton Hills North Park
      Murphy Park

      Entertainment

      Middleton Municipal Pool
      Middleton Performing Arts Center
      The Sport Bowl
      Middleton Historical Society Museum
      National Mustard Museum
      Capital City Theatre
      Black Hawk's Cave
      Schwoegler's Entertainment Center

      Food & Drink

      O'Connell's Liquor
      Chocolate Shoppe
      Culver's
      Burger King
      Bristled Boar Saloon
      Jimmy John's
      Domino's
      Gino's Deli

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Middleton? Of all people who commute, 2.5% take public transportation in Middleton.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      equal to the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Middleton? The cost of living in Middleton is 126/100 - which is 31% higher than Wisconsin.
      Middleton
      126

      26% more expensive than average

      Wisconsin
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Middleton? Middleton crime rates are 979, which are 35% lower than Wisconsin
      Total Crime
      979 per 100k people

      57% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 103  

      57% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -5%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Middleton? The median income in Middleton is $73,336 which is 34% higher than Wisconsin.
      Median household income
      $73,33633% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $48,58863% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      69% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Middleton a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Meriter Middleton Clinic

      A Housing

      What are Middleton home prices? Middleton home prices are $361,000 - which is 116% higher than Wisconsin
      Median home value
      $361,00095% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,09515% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      50%

      22% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Middleton have good schools? The Middleton graduation rate is 96% - which is 9% higher than Wisconsin
      High school grad. rates
      96%

      16% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      64%

      33% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      15% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Middleton a good place to live? Middleton has an overall rating of 86% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      86%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      75%

      1 total surveys

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