Independent Living Communities in Middletown, Delaware

CaringScore for Middletown, DE

CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for independent living communities in Middletown was based on more than 50 factors in three key categories: health, cost, and livability. By compiling and analyzing this data, Caring.com is able to rate the quality of life you or a loved one might expect should you choose independent living communities in Middletown.

A CaringScore can range from 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and provides a quick way to compare cities, counties, and even specific zip codes. With a CaringScore of 4.8, Middletown is on par with the national average for those seeking independent living communities.

The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Middletown. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Middletown, DE

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Middletown, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for independent living communities. The HealthScore for Middletown is based on the availability of healthcare resources, air and water quality, the overall health of the local population, and other key factors. With a HealthScore of 5.6, Middletown rates above average for those seeking independent living communities.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults seeking independent living communities. At 245.7 physicians per capita, Middletown scores 11.4 percent better than the national average. Middletown trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 15.4 percent, with 1.1, and scores 18.5 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 23.1. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Middletown is 77.7 years -- on par with the rest of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Middletown is 77.7 years -- on par with the rest of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Middletown's environmental health -- trails the national average by 78.2 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Middletown, DE	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	245.7	220.5
Geriatricians	1.1	1.3
Cardiologists	9.7	7.7
Oncologists	3.7	3.5
Orthopedists	8.4	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Middletown, DE

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Middletown, rates the cost of living for older adults on a scale of 1 (more expensive) to 10 (less expensive). It's specifically tailored to people looking for independent living communities. The CostScore for Middletown is based on data such as the average monthly cost of independent living communities in the region, the cost of housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 3.9, the costs associated with independent living communities in Middletown are generally more expensive than the national average.

Because of the broad range of housing, service, and healthcare options available at independent living communities, no average monthly cost data is available for Middletown. The entry fee or purchase price for an independent living community can range from $50,000 to $500,000 or more, and typically requires an additional monthly service fee of $1,000 to $3,000 on average. The cost of living indices below provide the best proxy for comparing costs of independent living communities in Middletown to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Middletown indexes at 16.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 10.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 37.0 percent more expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Middletown, DE
Aggregate Index	116
Healthcare Index	110
Housing Index	137
Food Index	104
Utilities Index	119
Transportation Index	100

Cost of Healthcare Index

LivabilityScore for Middletown, DE

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Middletown. On a scale of 1 (less livable) to 10 (more livable), it's a rating of the quality of life in a region, specifically tailored to those looking for independent living communities. The LivabilityScore for Middletown is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 4.8, Middletown is on par with the national average for independent living communities.

Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for independent living communities. The sun shines an average of 204 days each year in Middletown, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 23°F in January, winters in Middletown tend to be similar to other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 88°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate index in Middletown is 4 out of 10, which is about average, and the property crime rate index is 4 of 10, which is in line with the national average. At $62,500 per year, the population of Middletown earns a better than average median household income. Middletown has an unemployment rate of 8.10 percent, roughly 11.0 percent lower than the national average. And about 8.94 percent of the population in Middletown is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 32.1 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Middletown	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	3.8	136.1
Libraries	2.8	18.8
Places of Worship	55.6	220.5
Public Transit	330.8	110.4
Grocery Stores	135.4	97.7
Pharmacies	30.1	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65