The Town FilesMiddlebury, Connecticut
Town · population 7,574 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $476,400
- Household income
- $133,487
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 47 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 44.4
Middlebury is a town of 7,574 people, Connecticut. The median home is worth $476,400, above the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). It ranks better for cycling than 87% of Connecticut towns, more upscale than 75% of Connecticut towns, better for families than 74% of Connecticut towns.
How Middlebury ranks
Percentile among Connecticut towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Connecticut towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Middlebury is worth $476,400, above the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $133,487, which is more affordable than 50% of Connecticut towns. Median rent is $398 a month. 87.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Middlebury | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $476,400 | $376,000 |
| Median rent | $398 | $1,462 |
| Median household income | $133,487 | $109,167 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 3.6× |
| Homeownership | 87.8% | 80.3% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.8% | — |
Who lives in Middlebury
| People | Middlebury | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.4 | 45.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.7% | 20.6% |
| Under 18 | 22.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 53.3% | 45.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 4.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 13.1% | — |
| Work from home | 15.3% | 16.8% |
| Average commute | 25.3 min | 27.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.1% | 93.8% |
Weather in Middlebury
July highs average 82.0°F and January lows 18.4°F. About 52.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 46.8 inches of snow (typical Connecticut town: 39.0 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 130 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Middlebury since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Connecticut town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on July 29, 1971 about 4.2 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 117 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 27, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 20 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 1, 2012.
Public schools in Middlebury
3 public schools with 1,256 students, about 12.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Meadow Elementary School | PK-5 | 528 | 12.3 |
| Memorial Middle School | 6-8 | 408 | 12.4 |
| Middlebury Elementary School | PK-5 | 320 | 12.8 |
Towns near Middlebury
- Naugatuck, CT4.5 mi · 31,519 people · home $259,100
- Oakville, CT4.7 mi · 9,504 people · home $280,500
- Woodbury, CT5.0 mi · 9,723 people · home $469,900
- Waterbury, CT5.0 mi · 114,403 people · home $208,500
- Watertown, CT5.3 mi · 3,938 people · home $293,300
- Oxford, CT5.7 mi · 12,706 people · home $472,400
- Heritage Village, CT6.3 mi · 5,091 people · home $243,100
- Watertown, CT6.4 mi · 22,105 people · home $333,500
Middlebury questions
Is Middlebury, Connecticut a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Middlebury scores better for retirees than 69% of Connecticut towns and quieter than 43%. 22.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.4).
How much does a house cost in Middlebury?
The median owner-occupied home in Middlebury is valued at $476,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $133,487, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $398 a month.
What is the weather like in Middlebury?
July highs average 82.0°F and January lows 18.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.0 inches of precipitation a year and 46.8 inches of snow.
Does Middlebury get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Middlebury since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on July 29, 1971. The typical Connecticut town has had 8.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)