How long is the commute from Middletown, DE?
Workers who live in Middletown, DE take an average of 30.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.7% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
18.9% work from home.
2.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.0 minutes (±2.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.7%
- Work from home
- 18.9%
- Households without a car
- 2.5%
How people in Middletown get to work
| Means of transportation | Middletown | New Castle County | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.7% (±4.6 points) | 68.6% | 71.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.4% (±2.6 points) | 7.3% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% (±0.6 points) | 2.6% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±1.0 points) | 2.2% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±1.5 points) | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 18.9% (±4.3 points) | 17.6% | 15.0% | 15.1% |
In Middletown, the average commute is higher than in New Castle County (25.3 minutes).
It is also higher than in Delaware (26.0 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Middletown, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in New Castle County (2.6%).
It is also lower than in Delaware (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In New Castle County, Middletown ranks 4 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 14 of 78.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Middletown
| Vehicles available | Middletown | New Castle County | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.5% (±1.3 points) | 7.5% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.6% (±5.4 points) | 35.2% | 33.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.7% (±6.1 points) | 37.4% | 38.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.2% (±3.7 points) | 20.0% | 21.4% | 21.9% |
In Middletown, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in New Castle County (7.5%).
It is also lower than in Delaware (6.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Middletown
| Middletown | New Castle County | Delaware | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 18.9% (±4.3 points) | 17.6% (±0.6 points) | 15.0% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.2% (±1.1 points) | 96.8% (±0.3 points) | 96.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.7% (±2.1 points) | 93.2% (±0.5 points) | 92.4% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In Middletown, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in New Castle County (93.2%).
It is also higher than in Delaware (92.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Middletown
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown | — | 30.0 minutes (±2.6) | — |
| Townsend | 2.8 mi | 34.6 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Odessa | 3.2 mi | 32.3 minutes (±6.8) | Not measurably different |
| Chesapeake City | 7.7 mi | 24.5 minutes (±3.9) | Lower |
| Cecilton | 8.4 mi | 29.8 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| St. Georges | 8.8 mi | 32.4 minutes (±7.8) | Not measurably different |
| Glasgow | 11 mi | 29.1 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Galena | 11 mi | 29.0 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Delaware City | 11 mi | 28.2 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Chesapeake City, MD (24.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across New Castle County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Townsend | 34.6 minutes (±4.3) |
| 2 | St. Georges | 32.4 minutes (±7.8) |
| 3 | Odessa | 32.3 minutes (±6.8) |
| 4 | Middletown | 30.0 minutes (±2.6) |
| 5 | Glasgow | 29.1 minutes (±2.7) |
| 6 | Pike Creek | 29.0 minutes (±5.7) |
| 7 | Delaware City | 28.2 minutes (±3.0) |
| 8 | Edgemoor | 26.3 minutes (±3.7) |
| 9 | Claymont | 26.2 minutes (±2.8) |
| 10 | Arden | 25.9 minutes (±8.6) |
Showing 10 of 25 places in New Castle County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Middletown
How long is the average commute in Middletown?
Workers who live in Middletown, DE take an average of 30.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Middletown without a car?
2.5% of households in Middletown have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Middletown?
18.9% (±4.3 points) of workers who live in Middletown worked from home, and 96.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Middletown town, Delaware
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Middletown town, Delaware
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Middletown town, Delaware
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Middletown town, Delaware (place:47030, in state:10).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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