For comparison the table below shows the number of housing units in Dane County as a whole and for surrounding jurisdictions. The table below shows other housing related data. The City of Middleton has a median housing value well above Dane County as a whole and the City of Madison. The occupancy level indicates high demand for housing in the City. This is reflected in the median gross rent, which is higher than the county, and nearby Madison.
Building permits for the City of Middleton also indicate a growing community.
Clearly, the majority of residential growth is in the single-family home sector. This indicates that Middleton is providing a fair share of housing options to the community. Pressure to build new homes has been increasing in the last 5 years. 1990 U.S. Census Demand for housing in Middleton should continue to be high. Middleton is a desirable community located adjacent to a growing metro-area.