Slightly more than 10,500 Middletown residents commute to Cincinnati, Dayton, and other areas. Middletown is rich in history, culture, and natural splendor. Many neighborhoods are defined by homes and buildings of another era. The city's heritage is most visible, perhaps, in the elegant mansions that have lined historic Main Street for more than 150 years. Classic as well as award-winning modern buildings house businesses and government offices.
Residents live in new developments and comfortable older neighborhoods.
New and old stand together as a testament to the community's desire to preserve its heritage and natural resources to be enjoyed today and into the twenty-first century. Nearly one hundred churches, representing all major denominations, serve the spiritual needs of area residents. The Middletown Public Library is an important community resource with a 225,000-volume collection. Another resource is Miami University with its library and educational facilities. Each day, many residents turn to The Middletown Journal or Dayton and Cincinnati newspapers to keep up with the world around them.