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Middletown, Pennsylvania

borough · Dauphin County (primary) , Bradford County, Huntingdon County, Luzerne County, McKean County, Northampton County, Westmoreland County

At a glance

9,632
Population
$161,600
Median home value (all homes)
47% below U.S. median
$267,494
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,234/mo
Median rent
8% below U.S. median
$55,765
Median household income
29% below U.S. median
21.6 min
Average commute
91.4%
Homes with broadband
85.38%
Locations with fiber available
2.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 89 — 11% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing29% below
Goods & services1% below
Utilities6% below
Taxes5% below
Insurance25% below
Commute cost21% below
For business: Pennsylvania is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college11 mi
Nearest technical college7 mi
High school graduates93.4%
College graduates24.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Dauphin County Community & Economic Dev
The Dauphin County Department of Community & Economic Development houses multiple economic and community development entities charged with creating and supporting the growth of business, industry and communities in Dauphin County. It administers programs including the Local Share Grant Program, Tourism Grant Program, Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investments Partnership Program, Infrastructure Bank Program, Small Business Loan Program, Land Bank Demolition Fund Program, and others funded by federal, state and other sources.
county Huntingdon County Business and Industry
HCBI is a local economic development organization whose mission is to promote economic development throughout Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, and to assist startups and existing businesses with financing opportunities, development of business plans, and workforce development initiatives.
county Westmoreland County Industrial Dev Corp
WCIDC implements a comprehensive economic development strategy to promote growth in terms of job creation, economic output and a stable tax base for Westmoreland County, through a county-wide industrial park system, a responsive Business Calling Program and involvement in public/private partnerships. The organization powers the local economy by maintaining parks that provide opportunities, jobs, and space for innovation and fosters lasting development through public-private partnerships.
region Penn's Northeast
Penn's Northeast is the regional economic development agency for Northeastern Pennsylvania, dedicated to attracting quality employers and serving as the single point of contact for site selection consultants, real estate brokers, developers, and businesses looking to expand or relocate to the area.
region Regional Industrial Development Corp
RIDC is a private nonprofit with an economic development mission that combines a community service orientation with the entrepreneurial approach and expertise of a private sector business. RIDC partners with community leaders on development projects designed to spark transformational change.
state Bensalem Economic Dev Corp.
The BEDC is dedicated to fostering sustainable economic growth through initiatives that support a strong business environment and enhance the quality of life for residents. It provides resources, guidance and advocacy, and promotes equitable opportunities, strategic development and community collaboration to help make Bensalem a premier place to live, work and thrive.
state Linden Pointe Park
LindenPointe Innovative Business Campus in Hermitage, PA hosts programs and resources for business startups and entrepreneurship, including the eCenter at LindenPointe and the Pennsylvania Cybersecurity Center, and provides information on partnerships and events.
state Penn State’s Center for Economic and Community Development
Penn State's Center for Economic and Community Development is an applied research center dedicated to strengthening local and regional development in Pennsylvania and beyond. It works with communities to address issues such as economic and demographic change, government revenue and expenditure policy, community capacity building, and social and economic inequality.
state Pennsylvania Department of Commerce & Economic Developement
The Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development (BusinessPA) is the state's economic development agency that helps businesses grow, locate or expand in PA, with regional offices and programs such as PA SITES and PA Permit Fast Track, and a BusinessPA team to assist with growth strategies.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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