Middlebury is a somewhat small town located in the state of Connecticut. With a population of 7,807 people and two associated neighborhoods, Middlebury is the 114th largest community in Connecticut.Middlebury is a decidedly white-collar town, with fully 91.45% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Middlebury is a town of professionals, managers, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Middlebury who work in management occupations (19.26%), healthcare (12.72%), and teaching (12.32%). Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 11.93% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Because of many things, Middlebury is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Middlebury a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Middlebury has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Middlebury’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.If knowledge is power, Middlebury is a pretty powerful place. 54.22% of the adults in Middlebury have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns. The per capita income in Middlebury in 2022 was $55,701, which is middle income relative to Connecticut, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $222,804 for a family of four. Middlebury is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Middlebury home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Middlebury residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Middlebury include Italian, Irish, German, English, and French. The most common language spoken in Middlebury is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Arabic.
