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Middletown, NY

Middletown is the largest city in Orange County, New York, United States. It lies in New York's Hudson Valley region, near the Wallkill River and the foothills of the Shawangunk Mountains. Middletown is situated between Port Jervis and Newburgh, New York. Middletown falls within the Poughkeepsie–Newburgh–Middletown Metropolitan Statistical Area, which belongs to the larger New York–Newark–Bridgeport, NY-NJ-CT-PA Combined Statistical Area. 

Middletown was incorporated as a city in 1888. It grew in the 19th and early 20th centuries as a stop on several lower New York State railroads, attracting several small manufacturing businesses. SUNY Orange, the Times-Herald Record, the U.S. Postal Service, the County of Orange, Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, Orange & Rockland Utilities, and the City of Middletown are major employers in Middletown. Many residents also work at the Galleria at Crystal Run, Walmart, Media Communications Corp, and Garnet Health in the nearby Town of Wallkill.

John Green purchased land from the DeLancey patent and probably settled the area around 1744. Due to its location between other settlements, residents adopted the name of Middletown, changing it later to South Middletown to avoid confusion with a nearby location. Eventually, they dropped the word "south", using the current name when the community became a village in 1848. The village was incorporated as a city in 1888. The First Congregational Church of Middletown, established in 1785, has the highest spire downtown. The construction of its first building was a sign of Middletown becoming established as a village. Its current church building was constructed in 1872.

Middletown is located at 41°27′N 74°25′W (41.4458, -74.4221) in Orange County. The city is nearly surrounded by the town of Wallkill, except for its southernmost section, which is in the town of Wawayanda. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.2 square miles (13.3 km²), of which 5.1 square miles (13.3 km²) is land and 0.19% is water. The city is drained by Monhagen Brook and the Wallkill River.

Health and wellness are integral to Middletown's identity, underscored by facilities such as Orange Regional Medical Center, ensuring comprehensive healthcare for residents. Parks like Fancher-Davidge Park contribute to the city's commitment to promoting an active and healthy lifestyle for its residents. Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa provides a tranquil environment with massages, facials, and skin care treatments. Gold's Gym Middletown features state-of-the-art fitness equipment, group exercise classes, and personal training services. Hot & Soul Yoga specializes in heated yoga classes aimed at enhancing flexibility, detoxification, and mental clarity. Scotchtown Chiropractic & Physical Therapy focuses on spinal health, pain relief, and overall wellness through chiropractic adjustments and therapeutic care. Planet Fitness offers a welcoming atmosphere with a wide range of cardio machines, strength training equipment, and fitness classes.

Top sites in Middletown, NY are Highland Lakes State Park, Fantasy Balloon Flights, Inc. New York, and Orange County Fair Speedway.

Population: 30,152 (2023). ZIP code: 10941. Area code: 845. Elevation: 370 ft (113 m). Area: 5.8 square miles (15.0 km²).

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What is Middletown, NY famous for?

Civic organizations include Boy Scouts of America and Girl Scouts of the USA chapters, as well as Lions Club, Elks Club, Kiwanis, and Rotary Club. The Rotary Club runs a Horse Show at Fancher Davidge Park each fall. Middletown is the site of the Orange County Fair each summer and the Orange County Fair Speedway. Highland Lakes State Park is the nearest state park. Good choices for hiking, biking, and country drives are nearby.

How diverse is Middletown, NY?

In 2022, there were 1.34 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (9.01k people) in Middletown, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.72k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.73k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups. Middletown, NY is home to a population of 30.2k people, of which 89.9% are citizens. As of 2022, 17.9% of Middletown, NY residents were born outside of the country (5.41k people).

What is the crime rate in Middletown, NY?

The crime rate in Middletown is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 19 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Middletown is 1 in 52. Based on FBI crime data, Middletown is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to New York, Middletown has a crime rate that is higher than 86% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Middletown

Orange Regional Medical Center

Fancher-Davidge Park

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa

Gold's Gym

Hot & Soul Yoga 

Scotchtown Chiropractic & Physical Therapy

Planet Fitness 

Highland Lakes State Park

Fantasy Balloon Flights, Inc. New York

Orange County Fair Speedway

Neighborhood Scout

Data USA

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