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Middleton
  • Suburb of Madison, WI
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Madison

Middleton

#1 in Best Places to Live in Madison Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A
    Middleton is a suburb of Madison with a population of 21,634. Middleton is in Dane County and is one of the best places to live in Wisconsin. Living in Middleton offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Middleton there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Middleton and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Middleton are highly rated.
    About Middleton...
    Population
    21,634
    Suburb of
    Madison
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $395,000
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,170
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      52%
    • Own
      48%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      127
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      39.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      19.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      161.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      962.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      108.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      18%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      28%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      36%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      22%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      12%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      11%
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    Working in Middleton

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $78,537
    National
    $69,021
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