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Middletown, CA
Census-designated place in Lake County, California.
Population
1,572
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
852
ZIP codes
0
Middletown and its ZIP codes
Middletown at a glance
- Middletown is about 3.4 times as dense as California as a whole.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $403,900 (45% below California) and median rent is $2,083 a month.
Local data for Middletown, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Middletown, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
8.1%
Median home value
$403,900
Median rent
$2,083/mo
Homeownership
67.7%
Bachelor's or higher
14.4%
Median age
29.5
Average commute
29.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (705), German Americans (229), Portuguese Americans (55).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lake County. PPP loans are for Middletown.
Unemployment rate
7.2%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,959
17,762 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,606
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$488M
FY 2026, $7,159 per person
How people get to work
Middletown, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.0%
- Carpooled12.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.8%
Average one-way commute: 29.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Middletown, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
62
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
871
2.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 39°F
38.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Middletown, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.6%
U.S. 33.3% -2.7 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
12.3%
U.S. 12.8% -0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
Cities near Middletown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Hidden Valley LakeCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 9.8 |
| CobbCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 5 |
| Lower LakeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.7 |
| CalistogaCity | 12 mi | 2.6 |
| ClearlakeCity | 14 mi | 10.1 |
| Clearlake RivieraCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.3 |
| AngwinCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.8 |
| GeyservilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.5 |
| HealdsburgCity | 16 mi | 4.4 |
| Deer ParkCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 5.6 |
| WindsorTown | 17 mi | 7.4 |
| Larkfield-WikiupCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 5.3 |
| Clearlake OaksCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2 |
| KelseyvilleCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.9 |
| St. HelenaCity | 19 mi | 5 |
| FultonCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Middletown, CA in?
- Middletown is in Lake County, California.
- What is the population of Middletown, CA?
- About 1,572 people live in Middletown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Middletown?
- Nearby places include Hidden Valley Lake (5 mi), Cobb (8 mi), Lower Lake (11 mi), Calistoga (12 mi), Clearlake (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023