Middleton, Massachusetts

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Population in 2010: 8,987.
Population change since 2000: +16.1%
 
Males: 5,030  (56.0%)
Females: 3,957  (44.0%)
Median resident age:

41.5 years
Massachusetts median age:

39.2 years

Zip codes: 01949.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $145,842 (it was $81,395 in 2000)
Middleton:

$145,842
MA:

$94,488

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $56,443 (it was $29,031 in 2000)

Middleton town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $770,655 (it was $274,400 in 2000)
Middleton:

$770,655
MA:

$534,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $645,471; detached houses: $712,185; townhouses or other attached units: $551,275; in 2-unit structures: $503,219; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $450,535; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $352,534; mobile homes: $123,118; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $131,058
March 2022 cost of living index in Middleton: 143.3 (very high, U.S. average is 100)
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  • Races in Middleton, MA (2010)
    • 7,84587.3%White alone
    • 6407.1%Hispanic
    • 2022.2%Asian alone
    • 1531.7%Black alone
    • 1191.3%Two or more races
    • 150.2%Other race alone
    • 130.1%American Indian alone

Races in Middleton detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Massachusetts and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Middleton, Massachusetts as of May 07, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Middleton is 2,247 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


Crime rates in Middleton by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(10.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
1
(10.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(10.3)
2
(20.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
5
(51.1)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
12
(124.2)
7
(77.9)
10
(110.6)
14
(153.3)
11
(117.1)
12
(125.5)
11
(113.0)
6
(60.9)
14
(143.0)
17
(170.2)
5
(49.4)
4
(39.3)
3
(29.1)
3
(30.6)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
6
(66.8)
3
(33.2)
3
(32.9)
4
(42.6)
7
(73.2)
5
(51.4)
3
(30.5)
4
(40.9)
6
(60.1)
3
(29.7)
4
(39.3)
6
(58.2)
2
(20.4)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
102
(1,056)
75
(834.5)
96
(1,062)
77
(843.4)
70
(745.2)
63
(659.1)
70
(719.0)
50
(507.5)
56
(572.1)
40
(400.4)
35
(346.1)
23
(225.7)
18
(174.6)
31
(316.6)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
5
(51.7)
0
(0.0)
1
(11.1)
2
(21.9)
1
(10.6)
1
(10.5)
2
(20.5)
1
(10.2)
7
(71.5)
2
(20.0)
3
(29.7)
2
(19.6)
2
(19.4)
4
(40.9)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(11.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index79.553.667.868.557.157.464.851.780.555.928.221.218.464.4

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Middleton, MA

Crime rate in Middleton detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 18 (17 officers - 16 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.65
Massachusetts average:

2.53
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Ancestries: Irish (22.6%), Italian (19.6%), English (14.4%), French (9.4%), French Canadian (5.3%), German (5.1%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1728

Elevation: 94 feet

Land area: 14.0 square miles.

Population density: 643 people per square mile   (low).

Middleton, Massachusetts map

321 residents are foreign born (2.7% Europe, 0.9% Asia, 0.4% North America).

This town:

4.1%
Massachusetts:

12.2%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Middleton town:

1.2% ($3,183)
Massachusetts:

1.3% ($2,336)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lynn, MA (9.4 miles , pop. 89,050).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (19.8 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (191.1 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Topsfield, MA (2.0 miles ),
Danvers, MA (2.1 miles ),
North Reading, MA (2.1 miles ),
Boxford, MA (2.3 miles ),
Lynnfield, MA (2.3 miles ),
Peabody, MA (2.3 miles ),
Wenham, MA (2.6 miles ),
Reading, MA (2.7 miles )

Latitude: 42.60 N, Longitude: 71.01 W

Distribution of median household income in Middleton, MA in 2022
Middleton satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 13 buildings, average cost: $679,900
  • 2021: 13 buildings, average cost: $421,100
  • 2020: 6 buildings, average cost: $424,200
  • 2019: 16 buildings, average cost: $533,300
  • 2018: 19 buildings, average cost: $437,700
  • 2017: 41 buildings, average cost: $333,100
  • 2016: 35 buildings, average cost: $519,600
  • 2015: 27 buildings, average cost: $522,800
  • 2014: 32 buildings, average cost: $516,600
  • 2013: 36 buildings, average cost: $519,500
  • 2012: 44 buildings, average cost: $440,200
  • 2011: 36 buildings, average cost: $422,400
  • 2010: 37 buildings, average cost: $417,100
  • 2009: 34 buildings, average cost: $372,400
  • 2008: 25 buildings, average cost: $238,800
  • 2007: 35 buildings, average cost: $263,500
  • 2006: 43 buildings, average cost: $272,500
  • 2005: 51 buildings, average cost: $244,900
  • 2004: 81 buildings, average cost: $214,000
  • 2003: 56 buildings, average cost: $202,600
  • 2002: 64 buildings, average cost: $194,400
  • 2001: 44 buildings, average cost: $235,200
  • 2000: 55 buildings, average cost: $204,600
  • 1999: 29 buildings, average cost: $218,100
  • 1998: 59 buildings, average cost: $222,800
  • 1997: 74 buildings, average cost: $208,500
Number of permits per 10,000 Middleton, MA residents
Average permit cost in Middleton, MA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.4%
Massachusetts:

3.5%
Unemployment by year
Historical population in Middleton, MA
Historical housing units in Middleton, MA
Most common industries in Middleton, MA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (10.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (9.2%)
  • Health care (8.2%)
  • Educational services (6.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.5%)
  • Public administration (4.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (17.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (9.6%)
  • Public administration (5.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.2%)
  • Health care (4.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.4%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (4.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (12.8%)
  • Educational services (10.5%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (8.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.9%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (3.6%)
  • Public administration (3.4%)
Most common occupations in Middleton, MA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.4%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5.4%)
  • Top executives (5.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.3%)
  • Computer specialists (3.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (9.5%)
  • Top executives (8.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.5%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.2%)
  • Carpenters (4.1%)
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (3.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (9.3%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (6.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.7%)
  • Registered nurses (6.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Cashiers (4.4%)

Average climate in Middleton, Massachusetts

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Middleton, Massachusetts average temperatures Middleton, Massachusetts average precipitation Middleton, Massachusetts humidity Middleton, Massachusetts wind speed Middleton, Massachusetts snowfall Middleton, Massachusetts sunshine Middleton, Massachusetts clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 74.3. This is about average.

City:

74.3
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2022 was 0.267. This is about average. Closest monitor was 10.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.267
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 8.51. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 1.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.51
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.358. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 3.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.358
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 27.0. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 2.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

27.0
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.51. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 9.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.51
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Middleton-area historical tornado activity is near Massachusetts state average. It is 45% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/29/1974, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 9.6 miles away from the Middleton town center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/9/1953, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 33.2 miles away from the town center killed 90 people and injured 1228 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Middleton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Massachusetts state average. It is 73% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 188.5 miles away from the city center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 191.9 miles away from the city center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 68.8 miles away from the city center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi) earthquake occurred 71.2 miles away from Middleton center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 188.1 miles away from the city center
On 8/22/1992 at 12:20:32, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 3.8 MS, 4.7 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 244.5 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Essex County (33) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 20
Emergencies Declared: 13

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 11, Hurricanes: 6, Snowstorms: 5, Winter Storms: 5, Snows: 3, Blizzards: 2, Fire: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Snowfall: 1, Water Main Break: 1, Wind: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Middleton topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Middleton:

  • CHARLES V HOGAN REGIONAL CENTER (Hospital, about 3 miles away; HATHORNE, MA)
  • NORTHEAST CLINICAL SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 4 miles away; DANVERS, MA)
  • VINE HOMECARE AND STAFFING (Home Health Center, about 4 miles away; DANVERS, MA)
  • CEDAR GLEN CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; DANVERS, MA)
  • CEDAR GLEN NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; DANVERS, MA)
  • SUTTON HILL CENTER (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; NORTH ANDOVER, MA)
  • ROSEWOOD NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; PEABODY, MA)

Heliports located in Middleton:

Amtrak stations near Middleton:

  • 9 miles: WOBURN (100 ATLANTIC AVE.) . Services: ticket office.
  • 13 miles: HAVERHILL (WASHINGTON ST. @ RAILROAD SQUARE) . Services: ticket office.
  • 17 miles: BOSTON, NORTH STATION (BOSTON, 126 CAUSEWAY ST.) . Services: ticket office, enclosed waiting area.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Middleton:

  • North Shore Community College (about 3 miles; Danvers, MA; Full-time enrollment: 5,195)
  • Merrimack College (about 8 miles; North Andover, MA; FT enrollment: 2,734)
  • Salem State University (about 10 miles; Salem, MA; FT enrollment: 8,027)
  • Endicott College (about 10 miles; Beverly, MA; FT enrollment: 4,064)
  • Northern Essex Community College (about 14 miles; Haverhill, MA; FT enrollment: 4,737)
  • Middlesex Community College (about 15 miles; Bedford, MA; FT enrollment: 6,040)
  • Tufts University (about 15 miles; Medford, MA; FT enrollment: 9,041)

Public elementary/middle schools in Middleton:

  • FULLER MEADOW (Students: 523, Location: 143 SOUTH MAIN STREET, Grades: KG-2)
  • HOWE-MANNING (Students: 341, Location: 26 CENTRAL STREET, Grades: PK-6)
See full list of schools located in Middleton

Library in Middleton:

  • FLINT PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $348,534; Location: 1 SOUTH MAIN ST.; 41,466 books; 2,177 audio materials; 2,628 video materials; 1 local licensed databases; 34 state licensed databases; 3 other licensed databases; 114 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Middleton: Middleton Fire Department Station 1 Headquarters (A), Flint Public Library (B), North Shore Technical High School Library (C), Middleton Historical Society Library (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Peabody Cemetery (1), Flint Burying Ground (2), Oakdale Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Middleton Pond (A), Pout Pond (B), Aunt Betts Pond (C), Creighton Pond (D), Emerson Brook Reservoir (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Flint Brook (A), Nichols Brook (B), Boston Brook (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Danvers Fish & Game Club Inc (Recreation Areas; Birch Road), Danvers Fish & Game Club Range (Recreation Areas; Birch Road), Danvers Fish & Game Trap Field (Recreation Areas; Birch Road).

Hotel: Candelite Motor Inn (319 North Main Street).

Birthplace of: Charles L. Flint - First Secretary of the Massachusetts Board of Agriculture, Tim Johnson (cyclist) - Professional racing cyclist, John James Ingalls - Politician.

Essex County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Middleton and their reported violations in the past:

DANVERS WATER DEPT. (Population served: 26,762, Surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - In SEP-2007, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (OCT-23-2007)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - In AUG-2007, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (OCT-23-2007)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2007 and SEP-2007, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (OCT-23-2007)
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) - In JUL-2007. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (NOV-16-2007)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • 29 regular monitoring violations
MIDDLETON WATER DEPT. (Population served: 5,476, Purch surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • One minor monitoring violation
Average household size:
This town:

2.7 people
Massachusetts:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

72.0%
Whole state:

63.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

4.9%
Whole state:

7.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

3.7%
Whole state:

9.3%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

1.0%
Whole state:

4.4%

People in group quarters in Middleton in 2010:

  • 1,196 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities
  • 14 people in group homes intended for adults
  • 5 people in residential treatment centers for adults

People in group quarters in Middleton in 2000:

  • 1,332 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 25 people in short-term care, detention or diagnostic centers for delinquent children
  • 15 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 2 people in religious group quarters

Banks with branches in Middleton (2011 data):

  • North Shore Bank, a Co-operative Bank: Middleton Branch at 161 South Main Street, branch established on 1986/09/08. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $453.6 mil, Deposits: $345.2 mil, headquarters in Peabody, MA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 8 total offices, Holding Company: North Shore Bancorp
  • People's United Bank: Middleton Branch at 2 Central Street, branch established on 1989/01/03. Info updated 2012/02/16: Bank assets: $27,319.3 mil, Deposits: $20,835.4 mil, headquarters in Bridgeport, CT, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 374 total offices
  • Salem Five Cents Savings Bank: Middleton Branch at 100 South Main Street, branch established on 2006/07/24. Info updated 2011/07/11: Bank assets: $2,876.6 mil, Deposits: $2,019.1 mil, headquarters in Salem, MA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 23 total offices, Holding Company: Salem Five Bancorp
  • Sovereign Bank, National Association: Middleton Branch at 39 South Main Street, branch established on 1958/04/17. Info updated 2012/01/31: Bank assets: $78,146.9 mil, Deposits: $48,042.9 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 718 total offices, Holding Company: Banco Santander, S.A.
  • TD Bank, National Association: Middleton Branch at 232 South Main Street, branch established on 1971/01/04. Info updated 2010/10/04: Bank assets: $188,912.6 mil, Deposits: $153,149.8 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, 1314 total offices, Holding Company: Toronto-Dominion Bank, The

For population 15 years and over in Middleton:

Marital status in Middleton, MA
  • Never married: 17.1%
  • Now married: 67.6%
  • Separated: 2.8%
  • Widowed: 5.6%
  • Divorced: 6.9%

For population 25 years and over in Middleton:

  • High school or higher: 80.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 29.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 11.9%
  • Unemployed: 2.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

12.5
Massachusetts average:

13.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Middleton, MA (based on Essex County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic341,97055
Mainline Protestant33,710140
Evangelical Protestant20,925160
Other15,88263
Orthodox11,59013
Black Protestant3763
None318,706-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 145
Essex County:

1.98 / 10,000 pop.
Massachusetts:

1.98 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
Here:

0.04 / 10,000 pop.
Massachusetts:

0.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 144
This county:

1.97 / 10,000 pop.
Massachusetts:

2.22 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 95
Essex County:

1.30 / 10,000 pop.
Massachusetts:

1.77 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 557
Essex County:

7.60 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.76 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Essex County:

8.4%
Massachusetts:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

23.7%
State:

22.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

20.7%
State:

16.5%

5.09% of this county's 2021 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2020 ($96,821 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.09%
Massachusetts average:

6.35%

0.01% of residents moved from foreign countries ($21 average AGI)
Essex County:

0.01%
Massachusetts average:

0.01%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2020 and 2021:
from Middlesex County, MA  1.68% ($100,625 average AGI)
from Suffolk County, MA  0.95% ($108,931)
from Rockingham County, NH  0.28% ($75,273)


5.47% of this county's 2020 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2021 ($95,440 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.47%
Massachusetts average:

7.18%

0.01% of residents moved to foreign countries ($53 average AGI)
Essex County:

0.01%
Massachusetts average:

0.02%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2020 and 2021:
to Middlesex County, MA  1.29% ($97,144 average AGI)
to Rockingham County, NH  0.64% ($100,677)
to Suffolk County, MA  0.52% ($73,556)
Businesses in Middleton, MA
NameCountNameCount
CVS1Sprint Nextel1
Dairy Queen1Subway1
Dunkin Donuts4U-Haul1
FedEx1UPS1
H&R Block1Walgreens1
McDonald's1

Strongest AM radio stations in Middleton:

  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WWZN (1510 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ROSE CITY RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WNSH (1570 AM; 5 kW; BEVERLY, MA)
  • WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WRCA (1330 AM; 25 kW; WALTHAM, MA; Owner: WRCA LICENSE, LLC)
  • WBIX (1060 AM; 40 kW; NATICK, MA; Owner: LANGER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WEZE (590 AM; 5 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: NEW ENGLAND CONTINENTAL MEDIA, INC.)
  • WROL (950 AM; 5 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WAMG (890 AM; 25 kW; DEDHAM, MA; Owner: MEGA COMMUNICATIONS OF DEDHAM LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WILD (1090 AM; daytime; 5 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: RADIO ONE OF BOSTON LICENSES, LLC)
  • WUNR (1600 AM; 20 kW; BROOKLINE, MA; Owner: CHAMPION BROADCASTING SYSTEMS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Middleton:

  • WQSX (93.7 FM; LAWRENCE, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WKLB-FM (99.5 FM; LOWELL, MA; Owner: GREATER BOSTON RADIO, INC.)
  • WXKS-FM (107.9 FM; MEDFORD, MA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WMJX (106.7 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: GREATER BOSTON RADIO, INC.)
  • WXRV (92.5 FM; HAVERHILL, MA; Owner: BEANPOT BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • W227AM (93.3 FM; ANDOVER, MA; Owner: GREATER BOSTON RADIO, INC.)
  • WBMX (98.5 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WJMN (94.5 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCRB (102.5 FM; WALTHAM, MA; Owner: CHARLES RIVER BROADCASTING WCRB LICE)
  • WTKK (96.9 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: GREATER BOSTON RADIO, INC.)
  • WROR-FM (105.7 FM; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: GREATER BOSTON RADIO, INC.)
  • WBOS (92.9 FM; BROOKLINE, MA; Owner: GREATER BOSTON RADIO, INC.)
  • WBCN (104.1 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: HEMISPHERE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WZLX (100.7 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF BOSTON)
  • W267AI (101.3 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: MCC BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WGBH (89.7 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: WGBH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
  • WFNX (101.7 FM; LYNN, MA; Owner: MCC BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WERS (88.9 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: EMERSON COLLEGE)
  • WBUR-FM (90.9 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY)
  • WODS (103.3 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Middleton:

  • WFXZ-CA (Channel 24; BOSTON, MA; Owner: BOSTON BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WCVB-TV (Channel 5; BOSTON, MA; Owner: WCVB HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC.)
  • WGBH-TV (Channel 2; BOSTON, MA; Owner: WGBH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
  • WBPX (Channel 68; BOSTON, MA; Owner: PAXSON BOSTON-68 LICENSE, INC.)
  • WHDH-TV (Channel 7; BOSTON, MA; Owner: WHDH-TV)
  • WMFP (Channel 62; LAWRENCE, MA; Owner: WSAH LICENSE, INC.)
  • WSBK-TV (Channel 38; BOSTON, MA; Owner: VIACOM INC.)
  • WLVI-TV (Channel 56; CAMBRIDGE, MA; Owner: WLVI, INC.)
  • WBZ-TV (Channel 4; BOSTON, MA; Owner: VIACOM INC.)
  • WGBX-TV (Channel 44; BOSTON, MA; Owner: WGBH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
  • WFXT (Channel 25; BOSTON, MA; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS INC.)
  • WTMU-LP (Channel 32; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ZGS BOSTON, INC.)
  • WCEA-LP (Channel 58; BOSTON, MA; Owner: CHANNEL 19 TV CORPORATION)
  • WUTF (Channel 66; MARLBOROUGH, MA; Owner: TELEFUTURA BOSTON LLC)
  • W40BO (Channel 40; BOSTON, MA; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LPTV, INC.)
  • WHDN-LP (Channel 26; BOSTON, MA; Owner: GUENTER MARKSTEINER)
  • WUNI (Channel 27; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WNDS (Channel 50; DERRY, NH; Owner: CTV OF DERRY, INC)
  • WWDP (Channel 46; NORWELL, MA; Owner: NORWELL TELEVISION, LLC)
Middleton fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Middleton fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 6Number of bridges
  • 30ft / 8.9mTotal length
  • $7,802,000Total costs
  • 83,150Total average daily traffic
  • 5,611Total average daily truck traffic
  • 139,216Total future (year 2031) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

36 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Middleton)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

14 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Middleton, MA)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

7
  • Various Locations (Lat: 42.602028 Lon: -71.025306), Overall height: 6.1 m, Call Sign: WPOP393,
    Assigned Frequencies: 952.431 MHz, Grant Date: 08/14/1998, Expiration Date: 08/14/2008, Cancellation Date: 10/18/2008, Phone: (978) 774-4313

  • MIDDLETON-BOSTON ST, 211 Boston Street (Lat: 42.568250 Lon: -71.031139), Type: Tank, Structure height: 43.3 m, Overall height: 45.1 m, Call Sign: WPRV407,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10583.1 MHz, Grant Date: 03/07/2011, Expiration Date: 02/13/2021, Cancellation Date: 11/08/2017, Certifier: Carol L Tacker, Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 1120 20th Street, Nw - Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 457-2055, Fax: (202) 457-3073, Email:

  • MA-BOS7115C, 11 Natsue Way (Lat: 42.566111 Lon: -71.005639), Type: Tower, Structure height: 50.3 m, Call Sign: WQMB430,
    Assigned Frequencies: 21825.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, 21925.0 MHz, Grant Date: 08/04/2020, Expiration Date: 06/17/2030, Cancellation Date: 09/13/2021, Certifier: Nadja S Sodos-Wallace, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8402, Fax: (425) 383-4840, Email:

  • MA-BOS6121A, 211 Boston St (Lat: 42.568083 Lon: -71.030972), Type: Tank, Structure height: 42.4 m, Call Sign: WQMB494,
    Assigned Frequencies: 23025.0 MHz, 23125.0 MHz, Grant Date: 08/04/2020, Expiration Date: 06/18/2030, Cancellation Date: 09/13/2021, Certifier: Nadja S Sodos-Wallace, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8402, Fax: (425) 383-4840, Email:

  • RECC MIDDLET, 18 Manning Avenue (Lat: 42.596944 Lon: -70.983694), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 76.3 m, Overall height: 77.7 m, Call Sign: WQUQ961,
    Assigned Frequencies: 23270.0 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 23270.0 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 23270.0 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 23270.0 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 23270.0 MHz, 23270.0 MHz... (+6 more), Grant Date: 09/16/2014, Expiration Date: 09/16/2024, Certifier: Daniel C Oleary, Registrant: Greater Boston Police Council, 2 Winter Street, Suite 302, Waltham, MA 02451, Phone: (781) 899-3331, Email:

  • Bostick, 211 Boston Street (Lat: 42.568083 Lon: -71.030861), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 36.6 m, Overall height: 38.1 m, Call Sign: WRAM944,
    Assigned Frequencies: 19445.0 MHz, 19435.0 MHz, Grant Date: 01/10/2018, Expiration Date: 01/10/2028, Certifier: Chief William Warnock, Registrant: Cyber Communications, Inc, 100 Fireworks Circle, Bridgewater, MA 02324, Phone: (508) 880-3294, Fax: (508) 880-6745, Email:

  • MIDDLETON, 35 Village Rd (Lat: 42.598694 Lon: -70.972556), Type: Building, Structure height: 46.6 m, Call Sign: WLS549,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10553.1 MHz, 10552.5 MHz, Grant Date: 01/11/2011, Expiration Date: 02/01/2021, Cancellation Date: 02/18/2014, Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

35 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Middleton)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182Q (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 112 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 97993, N97993, N-97993, Serial Number: 18267272, Year manufactured: 1979, Airworthiness Date: 09/13/1979, Certificate Issue Date: 08/24/2009
    Registrant (LLC): N97993 LLC, 8 Sheldon Cir, Middleton, MA 01949
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150J (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 60186, N60186, N-60186, Serial Number: 15070132, Year manufactured: 1968, Certificate Issue Date: 05/19/1998
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Daniel Arrington, Po Box 748, Middleton, MA 01949, Other Owners: Geroge Mallard
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 04/07/2017

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 96. The highest number of fires - 217 took place in 2007, and the least - 10 in 2002. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Middleton, MA When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (73.5%), and Outside Fires (16.6%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Middleton, MA
    • 1,20173.5%Structure Fires
    • 27216.6%Outside Fires
    • 955.8%Other
    • 664.0%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Middleton, MA
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Middleton, MA
  • 64.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 25.7%Utility gas
  • 7.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.2%Electricity
  • 0.5%No fuel used
  • 0.4%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Middleton, MA
  • 30.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 26.9%Electricity
  • 23.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 15.7%Utility gas
  • 3.0%Coal or coke


Middleton compared to Massachusetts state average:

  • Median household income above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.

Middleton on our top lists:

  • #4 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (population 5,000+)"
  • #8 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: transportation, tourism, and lodging attendants (population 5,000+)"
  • #10 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (population 5,000+)"
  • #13 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: petroleum and petroleum products merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #15 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: air transportation (population 5,000+)"
  • #15 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: electrical and electronic goods merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #16 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups) (population 1,000+)"
  • #18 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: operations specialties managers except financial managers (population 5,000+)"
  • #25 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: top executives (population 5,000+)"
  • #25 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the lowest number of burglaries per 100,000 residents (population 5,000+)"
  • #26 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: fuel dealers (population 5,000+)"
  • #26 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: metals and minerals, except petroleum, merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #32 on the list of "Top 100 low-educated but high-earning cities (pop. 5,000+)"
  • #35 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: other transportation, and support activities, and couriers (population 5,000+)"
  • #42 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: machinery, equipment, and supplies merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #43 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (population 5,000+)"
  • #43 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: vending machine operators (population 5,000+)"
  • #45 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: leather and allied products (population 5,000+)"
  • #48 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: data processing, libraries, and other information services (population 5,000+)"
  • #55 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: clothing and accessories, including shoe, stores (population 5,000+)"
  • #21 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents that keep firearms around their homes"
  • #21 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Orthodox adherents"
  • #23 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest carbon monoxide air pollution readings in 2012 (ppm)"
  • #30 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Catholic adherents"
  • #36 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Orthodox congregations (pop. 50,000+)"
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