The Town Files

Middlefield, Connecticut

Town · population 4,217 (2020 Census)

Map: where Middlefield is in ConnecticutMiddlefield
Median home
$376,000
Household income
$99,837
Jan low / Jul high
19° / 84°
Snow a year
39 in
Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
4
Median age
51.6

Middlefield is a town of 4,217 people, Connecticut. The median home is worth $376,000, close to the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). It ranks better for cycling than 89% of Connecticut towns, quieter than 86% of Connecticut towns, easier by car than 80% of Connecticut towns.

Middlefield in our rankings:

How Middlefield 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.

Middlefield lifestyle rankings vs other Connecticut townsRetirement78th pctFamilies64th pctQuiet86th pctWalkability55th pctFirst-time buyersbottomYoung professionals9th pctVibrancy26th pctHip & trendy47th pctCollege town74th pctUpscale40th pctVacation homesbottomSeaside characterbottomCycling89th pctTransit50th pctDriving80th pcttypical
The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025).

Homes and cost of living

The median home in Middlefield is worth $376,000, close to the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $99,837, which is more affordable than 40% of Connecticut towns. Median rent is $3,501 a month. 86.5% of households own their home.

Middlefield vs county vs typical Connecticut townMiddlefieldCountyTypical Connecticut townHome value$376,000$376,000Household income$99,837$109,167Monthly rent$3,501$1,462
Census ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024. "Typical town" = median of Connecticut towns with 500+ people.
HousingMiddlefieldTypical Connecticut town
Median home value$376,000$376,000
Median rent$3,501$1,462
Median household income$99,837$109,167
Home value ÷ income3.8×3.6×
Homeownership86.5%80.3%
Median year built19611969
Seasonal / vacation homes4.1%—

Who lives in Middlefield

PeopleMiddlefieldTypical Connecticut town
Median age51.645.0
Age 65 and over25.5%20.6%
Under 1813.9%—
Bachelor's degree or higher41.5%45.8%
Below the poverty line8.1%5.7%
Veterans6.1%—
Born outside the U.S.6.6%—
Work from home10.9%16.8%
Average commute24.8 min27.6 min
Homes with broadband83.7%93.8%

Weather in Middlefield

July highs average 84.0°F and January lows 18.7°F. About 44.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 38.6 inches of snow (typical Connecticut town: 39.0 in). Expect about 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 129 nights at or below freezing.

Middlefield monthly temperatures and precipitation10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°32° freezing37°19°Jan39°20°Feb48°28°Mar60°38°Apr70°48°May79°57°Jun84°63°Jul82°61°Aug75°54°Sep64°42°Oct52°32°Nov42°25°DecPrecipitation (in) · snow (in) in blue3.011.12.911.84.05.54.10.53.54.03.43.54.34.50.63.40.84.18.3
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals: average daily high and low by month; precipitation and snowfall in inches. Temperatures from the Meriden Markham Muni Ap station (5.7 mi away); snowfall estimated from the 1 nearest snow stations, weighted by distance.

Tornadoes, storms and disasters

4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Middlefield since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Connecticut town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 12, 1950 about 8.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on November 13, 2021.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Middlefield by decade11950s11960s11970s01980s01990s02000s02010s12020s
NOAA Storm Events Database, tornado tracks (start to end point) passing within 10 miles of the town center, 1950–2026.

Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 20 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on July 1, 2012.

Public schools in Middlefield

2 public schools with 419 students, about 11.3 students per teacher.

SchoolGradesStudentsPer teacher
Middlefield Memorial School3-524512.3
John Lyman SchoolPK-417410.2

Towns near Middlefield

Middlefield questions

Is Middlefield, Connecticut a good place to retire?

On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Middlefield scores better for retirees than 78% of Connecticut towns and quieter than 86%. 25.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 51.6).

How much does a house cost in Middlefield?

The median owner-occupied home in Middlefield is valued at $376,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $99,837, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $3,501 a month.

What is the weather like in Middlefield?

July highs average 84.0°F and January lows 18.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.9 inches of precipitation a year and 38.6 inches of snow.

Does Middlefield get tornadoes?

4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Middlefield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 12, 1950. The typical Connecticut town has had 8.

How this page is made. Every number comes from public data, matched to Middlefield's Census boundary (GEOID 0913047080). Comparisons use the median of Connecticut towns with at least 500 people. Weather comes from the nearest NOAA normals station; storm counts use NOAA tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center. Data snapshot 2026-11-12.