Middletown, New York
Middletown is a city of 30,289 people in Orange County, New York, founded in 1848.
Why visit Middletown
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 28 parks and trails, 104 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Oliver Avenue Bridge, Middletown Cinemas, Paramount Theatre and Hillside Cemetery.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 18°F.
Weather in Middletown
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Middletown
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. At the 2020 United States census, the city's population was 30,345, reflecting an increase of 2,259 from the 28,086 counted in the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article Middletown, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Oliver Avenue Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic railroad bridge in New York, United States
Country Farm Market
Farm and orchard · 1.5 mi
1235 Dolsontown Road, Middletown
Museums and landmarks10
Paramount Theatre
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Movie theater in Middletown, Orange County, New York, United States
17 South Street, Middletown
Hillside Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Cemetery in Middletown, New York
New York, Ontario & Western Railway Company Middletown Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic railway station in New York, USA built in the 1890's
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Webb Horton House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Middletown Historical Society
Museum
From a plaque outside: "Edwin Welling van Duzer Memorial Home, built 1887. Frank J. Lindsay, Architect. 1939 Historical Society of...
25 East Avenue, Middletown
We 13:00-16:00
Our Lady of Knock Shrine
Monument and historic site · 0.8 mi
51 Waverly Place, Middletown
Parks, trails and playgrounds28
16 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes104
Something Sweet
Cafe · Coffee Shop
Renamed "Piccolo Cucina e Vino", which means something in Italian, after the 2020 pandemic, but the locals call the shop by the name it...
17 North Street, Middletown
We-Th 11:30-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-21:00
JZ's Sports Bar and Restaurant
Restaurant · Dominican · 1.1 mi
130 Dolson Avenue, Middletown
Mo-Su 11:00-04:00
Maddy's Diner
Restaurant · American, Diner · 1.4 mi
439 Route 17M, Middletown
Mo-Tu 05:30-18:00, We-Sa 05:30-20:00; Su 07:00-17:00
Saffron Fine Indian Cuisine
Restaurant · Indian · 1.1 mi
130 Dolson Avenue, Middletown
11:30-14:30, 17:00-22:00
San Miguel Panaderia
Bakery · 0.7 mi
23 Prince Street, Middletown
Su-Th 06:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-22:00
Chinatown Restaurant
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.1 mi
125 Dolson Avenue, Middletown
Mo-Th 11:00-22:15; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:45; Su 12:00-21:45
92 more on the map.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship41
Grace Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places
First Congregational Church of Middletown
Church · National Register of Historic Places
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.2 mi
205 Euclid Avenue, Middletown
Shopping25
Gas and EV charging17
Schools, colleges and libraries27
Healthcare17
Access: Supports for Living
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
225 Dolson Avenue, Middletown
Restorative Management Corporation Outpatient Substance Abuse Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.4 mi
7 Railroad Avenue, Middletown
Rockland Psychiatric Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.7 mi
138 Seward Avenue, Middletown
Map of Middletown
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 18°F | 2.6 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 18°F | 2.1 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 26°F | 3.0 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 38°F | 4.0 in |
| May | 70°F | 48°F | 3.8 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 57°F | 4.6 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 62°F | 4.2 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 60°F | 4.5 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 53°F | 4.3 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 43°F | 4.5 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 33°F | 3.2 in |
| Dec | 39°F | 24°F | 3.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Middletown 2 Nw (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Orange County has had 26 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-11-15: Jennings Creek Fire (Fire)
- 2023-07-22: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Orange County Airport (MGJ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Kiryas Joel 15 mi southeast, about 24 min by car
- Beacon 24 mi east, about 39 min by car
- Ringwood 25 mi south, about 40 min by car
- Monsey 29 mi southeast, about 47 min by car
- Wanaque 29 mi south, about 46 min by car
- Oak Ridge 29 mi south, about 47 min by car
- Airmont 29 mi southeast, about 47 min by car
- Ramsey 30 mi southeast, about 49 min by car
- Oakland 30 mi south, about 49 min by car
- Haverstraw 31 mi southeast, about 50 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Middletown, NY, skyline, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Summer Res. and Stock Farm of J. D. Willis Middletown, N.Y. (3990710504), New York Public Library, No restrictions
- Knickerbocker. John E. Wood, Middletown, Orange Co., N.Y. (3990709898), New York Public Library, No restrictions
- NY 17M wb, Middletown (2), June 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Former Howell-Hinchman Tannery, Middletown, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Middletown Mercury. Two Dollars a years in advance. Larg - (3990710952), New York Public Library, No restrictions
- First Congregational Church Middletown NY Historical Marker Jun 11, Doug Kerr from Albany, New York, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- NY 17M wb, Middletown (1), June 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fair and Festival in Presbyterian Church, Middletown, N.Y. (3990420197), New York Public Library, No restrictions
- NY 17M wb-NY 211 eb, Middletown, June 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- NY 211 eb entering Middletown, June 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- US 6 wb at NY 17M split near Middletown, July 2023, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- CPV Valley Energy Plant, Middletown, NY, July 2023, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Church in Middletown, New York, Doug Kerr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Paramount Theatre, Middletown, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Congregationalist Church of Middletown, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Former O&W station, Middletown, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Morrison Hall, SUNY Orange, Middletown, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hillside Cemetery, Middletown, NY 2, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Erie Railroad depot doorway - panoramio, Jon Platek, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1960 Studebaker Lark VI powder blue, Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, cropped and altered by uploader Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 2.0
- NY 17M wb approaching NY 211 wb, June 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- NY 211 eb approaching NY 17M, June 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Water tank truck in the USA, Stinkie Pinkie from Atlantic City . New Jersey, USA, CC BY 2.0
- NY 17M wb approaching Highland Avenue, Wallkill, June 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 5 OCFS frontstretch, Jcl6543, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 3 OCFS main, Jcl6543, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bachetti, Jcl6543, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NY 211 eb at Pilgrim Corners, June 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Comet C 2023 P1 Nishimura (53175166913), paramsach from Middletown, New York, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 2 OCFS building, Jcl6543, CC BY-SA 3.0
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