Middletown, the hub of Middlesex County, is located on the Connecticut River, with easy access to major highways, airports, railroads and other modes of transportation. Our city include rural, suburban and urban settings, an historic downtown and large city-owned parks and open spaces. From the bustling waterfront that provides riverside dining in a renovated yacht club restaurant, strolls along the boardwalk, river cruises, and the annual Columbus Day weekend "Head of the Connecticut" rowing regatta, to Main Street and Wesleyan University, Middletown offers a unique blend of historic and entertaining activities.
Founded in 1831, Wesleyan University and its Center for the Arts boasts a music hall, theater, cinema and galleries providing public performances and exhibitions throughout the year. The Davison Art Center in the Alsop House contains one of America's finest print collections.
In and about Middletown's broad Main Street thoroughfare, dozens of shops and stores cater to a wide variety of shopping tastes. Each year in September, Main Street is closed to traffic as a festive air to shopping is provided by the Spirit of Middletown Festival. The June City Fest and the Fourth of July Bike Criterium make Main Street and the South Green a delight.
Historical-minded residents can stop at the Submarine Museum on Washington Street, or enjoy the 17th and 18th century furnishings and changing exhibitions provided by the Middlesex County Historical Society at the General Mansfield House on Main Street. Walking enthusiasts can view historic buildings by following the Greater Middletown Preservation Trust tour guide and nature buffs can walk the botanical trail at Middlesex Community College.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $254,406
Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $264,734; Detached houses: $289,658; Townhouses or other attached units: $180,245; In 2-unit structures: $227,593; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $173,740; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $165,030; Mobile homes: $26,250.
Demographics
Population in July 2007: 47,778. Middletown covers 40.9 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 100 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 06457, 06459 - Area code: 860
Weather
Middletown, CT climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 84.20 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 20.30 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 21 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 16 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Middletown is 52.35 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is October with an average rainfall of 4.81 Inches.
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the bustling waterfront that provides riverside dining in a renovated yacht club restaurant, strolls along the boardwalk, river cruises, and the annual Columbus Day weekend "Head of the Connecticut" rowing regatta, to Main Street and Wesleyan University, Middletown offers a unique blend of historic and entertaining activities.