Middletown Apartments and Rentals

Middletown apartments for rent can be found across all five square miles of the town. Located in Orange County, N.Y., and part of the Hudson Valley, Middletown gives residents the best of an urban living and rural landscapes. Its rural landscapes include the scenic Shawangunk Mountains and the rolling Wallkill River.

Middletown can also be considered a family-friendly city, and roughly 27.3 percent of its population is made up of children and adolescents. According to the Downtown Middletown Business Improvement District, Middletown is one of the fastest-growing areas in Orange County, and many consider this city to be one of the best places to live in Orange County. Downtown Middletown is experiencing the construction of skyscrapers on a monthly basis and an excellent road system that leads straight to New York City.

Middletown, founded in 1744 by Dutch settlers, has grown to a population of more than 28,200 people as of July 2011, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Author Frank S. Coleman explained that the community of Middletown was deeply impassioned by many aspects of the American Civil War and played a significant role, as did many cities across the country.

Downtown Middletown is currently undergoing a revival and resurgence of residents to Middletown apartments. The Downtown Middletown Business Improvement District is heading the effort to revive downtown Middletown, noting that it is experiencing substantial growth across all sectors. The downtown area has become popular in part due to its original architecture, historic churches and Victorian homes.

Business professionals may find Middletown apartments an attractive option, working in the leading industries of education, healthcare, social services and retail trade. Here people will find one of the largest private employers, Mediacom Communications, which is a company providing cable services. Middletown is also home to the Tucker Center for Cancer Care and Orange Regional Medical Center, employing hundreds of medical care providers. The Orange Regional Medical Center reports that more than 600 doctors have hospital privileges, providing medical care to thousands of area residents.

There are a number of educational opportunities for students to take advantage of in Middletown, including Orange County Community College, which enrolls more than 7,000 students. SUNY Orange can also be found here, which was founded in 1950 and reports that it has enrolled more than 420,000 people since its founding as the first county-sponsored community college in the state of New York.

According to information collected by the U.S. Census Bureau, Middletown rentals had a vacancy rate of 6.2 percent as of 2010, and median gross rent was valued at $998. The largest percentage of renters, 36.4 percent, fall into the gross rent range of $1,000 to $1,499. Roughly 66.3 percent of all renters fall into the wider gross rent range of $750 to $1,499. More than half of all renters reported spending 35 percent or more of their household income on gross rental costs.

City-Data information revealed that in March 2012, the cost of living in Middletown was 37.5 percent more than the national average of 100 points.

Locals living in Middletown apartments and visitors from all around the country enjoy area attraction Paramount Theatre. The Paramount Theatre opened in 1930 and is rich in history of entertainment. The Paramount Theatre has been made a historic landmark and can seat up to 1,100 people. It is known for featuring a variety of theater, including new and original plays, classic movies, dance performances and orchestra concerts. The city recognizes the theater's significant contribution to the revival of the downtown area.

Another popular area attraction for children and families in particular is The Interactive Museum, which was built in 1996 and provides activities to children to get them interacting and learning about science and technology. The museum provides classes, tours, demonstrations and interactive exhibits.

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