Life
Profile
Nearly 28,000 citizens reside in the Middletown/Odessa/Townsend area collectively they are known as M.O.T. area. Many organizations consist of members from all three towns.
Climate
Middletown has a moderate climate, with an average monthly temperature range of 32*F (January) to 76*F (July) with four distinct seasons. Rainfall average 45" per year, and snowfall 20". The mild climate and long growing season allow for two, sometimes three different crops in one year.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Delaware has been calculated to be 10% lower than the national average. Living in Delaware is 15% to 20% more economical than living in the nearby cities of Philadelphia or Baltimore, based on 1986 studies. The price an average family must pay for a home in Delaware is considerably below the national average and compares very favorably with the surrounding metropolitan areas.
Shopping
Delaware offers excellent shopping opportunities -- all TAX-FREE! Major shopping malls located within Delaware's larger communities and near major highways throughout Delaware offer selection and convenience for shoppers. Delaware also boasts a wide selection of company outlet stores, discount stores and hundreds of antique shops.
Map of Middletown-Townsend-Odessa Area
Interactive US Census Map of Middletown Area
