Middletown, Delaware · ZIP 19709

Middletown — ZIP 19709

Middletown (19709) scores 72/100 — Good for Delaware. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $543K.

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100

Violent crime share12%

Property crime share88%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index64/100

Avg math proficiency38%

Avg reading proficiency51%

Schools nearby14

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index38/100

Typical home value$543K

Median rent$2,749/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$543K

Median Rent

$2,749/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

11,809

Violent Crime

2,126

Property Crime

9,683

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for New Castle County, Delaware (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Cedar Lane Elementary School	01–05	634	58%	63%
MOT Charter School	KG–12	1,407	56%	72%
Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School	06–08	935	52%	63%
Lorewood Grove Elementary School	01–05	492	46%	51%
Appoquinimink High School	09–12	1,357	33%	55%
Bunker Hill Elementary School	01–05	566	33%	41%
Silver Lake Elementary School	01–05	552	33%	44%
Brick Mill Elementary School	01–05	524	33%	41%
Middletown High School	09–12	1,231	26%	51%
Redding (Louis L.) Middle School	06–08	451	24%	46%
Meredith (Everett) Middle School	06–08	867	22%	38%
Crystal Run Elementary School	01–05	427	Not reported	Not reported
Brick Mill Early Childhood Center	PK–KG	280	Not reported	Not reported
Cedar Lane Early Childhood Center	KG–KG	265	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

50,542

Median Income

$133K

Homeownership

86%

Median Age

40.2 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 19709 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 19709 has a school score of 64/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 19709 is approximately $543K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 19709 in Middletown has an overall NeighborScore of 72/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.