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Middletown, Ohio · ZIP 45042

Middletown — ZIP 45042

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Middletown (45042) scores 73/100 — Good for Middletown. 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 $253K.

73OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share8%
Property crime share92%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index65/100
Avg math proficiency41%
Avg reading proficiency51%
Schools nearby8

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index47/100
Typical home value$253K
Median rent$1,362/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

$253K

Median Rent

$1,362/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 12 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

5,061

Violent Crime

509

Property Crime

4,552

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Butler County, Ohio (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
Madison Elementary SchoolPK–05711
74%
72%
Miller Ridge Elementary SchoolPK–05387
52%
57%
Madison Junior High06–08342
51%
57%
Madison High School09–12438
42%
67%
Wildwood Elementary SchoolPK–05444
36%
38%
Central Academy Nongraded Elementary SchoolKG–06349
32%
47%
Middletown Middle School07–08972
25%
31%
Middletown High School09–121,587
19%
38%

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.

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Demographics

Population

28,217

Median Income

$70K

Homeownership

72%

Median Age

41.6 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 45042 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 45042 has a school score of 65/100. 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 45042 is approximately $253K. 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 45042 in Middletown has an overall NeighborScore of 73/100. 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.