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Middletown, DE

Middletown is a town in New Castle County, Delaware, United States.

The Delaware Route 1 toll road passes along the east edge of Middletown, and the town has a signed exit at Odessa for Delaware Route 299. The U.S. Route 301 toll road is just west and north of Middletown, serving the Chesapeake Bay Bridge to the southwest. US 301 has exits for Middletown at DE 299 west of town and Delaware Route 71 north of town. DE 71 passes north–south through Middletown on Broad Street and heads north to the Summit Bridge and south to Townsend and U.S. Route 13. DE 299 passes east–west through Middletown on Main Street. Delaware Route 15, a rural road, is concurrent with DE 299 at Middletown, allowing access to Dover and Smyrna.

DART First State serves Middletown along the Route 46 bus, which runs between a park and ride in Odessa and the Newark Transit Hub in Newark, passing through Middletown and serving the Amazon fulfillment center. From the park and ride lot in Odessa, riders have access to the Route 301 bus to Wilmington and Dover and the seasonal Route 305 "Beach Connection" bus to Lewes and Rehoboth Beach. The Route 37 bus provides rush hour weekday and Saturday service between the Amazon fulfillment center in Middletown and Wilmington via the Christiana Mall. The Route 302 bus provides intercounty service between a park and ride lot in North Middletown and Dover via Middletown, serving the Amazon fulfillment center. Cecil Transit operates a Demand Response route twice a month between Cecilton, Maryland, and Middletown, providing residents of southern Cecil County access to shopping and healthcare in Middletown.

Health and wellness are integral aspects of life in Middletown. The city boasts a robust healthcare infrastructure, with facilities like the ChristianaCare Middletown Emergency Department catering to the medical needs of the community. The city emphasizes outdoor activities and a healthy lifestyle, with health and wellness services and centers. Delaware Health and Wellness Center offers a range of wellness services including fitness classes, nutrition counseling, and massage therapy. Middletown Family Chiropractic specializes in chiropractic care, massage therapy, and nutritional counseling for overall wellness. Pure Wellness Center provides chiropractic care, acupuncture, massage therapy, and nutritional counseling for holistic wellness. Stacey Sorgen Coaching focuses on personalized fitness programs, nutritional guidance, and wellness coaching. Middletown Family Care Associates offers primary care services with a focus on preventive wellness, including screenings, vaccinations, and lifestyle counseling. Enjoy complete spa services and care at La Dolce Vita Spa. 

Top sites in Middletown, DE are Charles Price Memorial Park, Camp Adventureland, and Putters Paradise.

Population: 25,022 (2023). ZIP code: 19709. Area code: 302. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Area: 12.65 sq mi (32.75 km2).

FAQs

What is the average household income in Middletown Delaware?

The average household income in Middletown is $127,215 with a poverty rate of 6.77%. The median rental costs in recent years come to - per month, and the median house value is. The median age in Middletown is 37.3 years, 34.6 years for males, and 39.4 years for females.

Who founded Middletown, DE?

In 1675, Adam Peterson took on warrants for the land which later became the town of Middletown, the first survey being made in 1678. Later, his widow married David Witherspoon, a native of Londonderry, Ireland, and they settled upon the King’s Highway at the crossroads, first known as Mrs. Blackston’s Corner. The Witherspoon’s Tavern was built at this site in 1762. A fire destroyed the upper portion of this building on Feb. 14, 1946, but the first floor remains. The cornerstone is still in the original part of the building.

What makes Middletown, DE historical?

Middletown Historic District is a national historic district located at Middletown, New Castle County, Delaware. It encompasses 187 contributing buildings in the central business district and surrounding residential areas of Middletown. It is centered on the Middletown crossroads established in the 17th century. Residential buildings include notable examples of the Late Victorian and Federal styles. Notable non-residential buildings include the Witherspoon Inn (1761), S. M. Reynolds and Company (1871), Delaware Trust Company (1918), People's National Bank (1884), and Forest Presbyterian Church (1851). Also located in the district is the separately listed Middletown Academy or Town Hall (1827).

Sources

Town of Middletown

Wikipedia  

World Population Review

Charles Price Memorial Park

Camp Adventureland

Putters Paradise

ChristianaCare Middletown Emergency Department

Delaware Health and Wellness Center

Middletown Family Chiropractic 

Pure Wellness Center 

Stacey Sorgen Coaching

Middletown Family Care Associates

La Dolce Vita Spa

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