Middletown

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TOTAL POPULATION
15,982

TOTAL HOUSEHOLDS
6,804

56%
OWN

44%
RENT

Spotlight

Newport Daily News: Senior housing talks get started in Middletown

For years, Middletown officials have talked about bringing affordable municipal senior housing to the community. On Monday afternoon, the town took its initial step to making that goal a reality with the first business meeting of the Middletown Senior Housing Committee.

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Headlines

Newport Daily News: Despite recent proposals, Middletown, Portsmouth still well below affordable housing requirement

Newport Daily News: Affordability a top goal of officials

WhatsUpNewp: Letter To The Editor: 2019 Housing Forum was a success

Newport Daily News: Forum examines future of Aquidneck Island housing issues

Newport This Week: Action Needed Now for Affordable Senior Housing

By the Numbers

Single Family Homes

MEDIAN HOME PRICE $563,500
$136,967 Income needed to afford this	29% Cost burdened homeowners

Rental Properties

AVE. 2-BEDROOM RENT $1,724/mo.
$68,960 Income needed to afford this	45% Cost burdened renters

Did You Know?

1743

Middletown was incorporated in 1743.

A household is cost burdened if it spends more than 30% of its income on housing costs.

Additional Information & Resources

RI.gov

The state's website offers information about each of Rhode Island's 39 municipalities. To get to know Middletown, click here .

Comprehensive Plan

Interested in learning about Middletown’s vision for the future? Check out the town's comprehensive plan here.

Resources

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