Middletown, Ohio, is a special kind of town. It's a close-knit community with all the amenities of an autonomous, full-service city that is rich in natural and human resources.

It fits the profile of the livable city that Americans want to call home--a place where families can live and work comfortably, away from major metropolitan areas--yet, enjoy a high quality of life without compromising traditional American values.

"Livable" is what Middletown is all about. The city's enviable location along Interstate-75, and its healthy mix of businesses and services, strong educational network, accountable government and array of cultural, civic and recreational offerings make Middletown one of the most promising and exciting growth areas in Ohio and the Midwest.

Family Friendly
Middletown’s outstanding parks include soccer, baseball, basketball, volleyball, softball, tennis, football and handicap softball facilities, hiking trails, picnic shelters, a fishing pond, skate park, splash pads, playgrounds and festival space. An extensive youth sports program offers opportunity for all youth. Two YMCA facilities are available. Music, art and theatre youth programs thrive along with adult opportunities for artistic expression.

Entertainment
Take in a high school or college sport or music event, enjoy the food of many local and chain restaurants, go shopping, visit local historical sites, attend outdoor free concerts in the parks and some of the best community festivals in the midwest – international, hot air balloon, fantasy light display and much more.
 
Area Art
Middletown's commitment to the arts is legendary. The Middletown Arts Center provides facilities and services to artists and students from surrounding counties. Exhibits range from regional to national level shows.

Middletown is home to its own Symphony Orchestra, Lyric Theatre and Sorg Opera Company. Public performances and lectures are regularly included in the Miami University Middletown campus schedule.

Open for Business
Strategically situated on Interstate-75 between Cincinnati and Dayton, a Middletown address affords companies the opportunity for service to both cities. The city's location is within 600 miles of more than 60 percent of the nation's purchasing power. This makes it a magnet for companies that need access to these important markets.

An historic downtown evolving into the Art Central District attracts artists and small shop owners to the 200+ year old city.  The 100+ year industrial component is anchored by the AK Steel Company.  The Renaissance District near I-75 surrounds the new Atrium Medical Center with upscale housing and technology-based businesses.

Education
Middletown City Schools offer a comprehensive public education to the 7,000+ students within the District. Middletown Christian Schools and the Pope John XXIII Catholic Elementary and Bishop Fenwick High School offer alternative options to area families. Nearby Butler Tech for high school juniors and seniors as well as adults offers state-of-the-art educational opportunities in a variety of careers for all of Butler County.  The Excellent Rated Middletown City School’s Adult Education program provides a way for adults to earn high school credits or a GED diploma and assists many new to the US with English language skills.

Post-secondary Education
Miami University Middletown, an integral component of our educational system, offers associate and bachelor degree programs and continuing education opportunities, including custom-designed training programs for Middletown-area business and industry.  Situated across the street from Middletown High School, Miami U is a convenient option for high school students to complete several college courses while still in high school.

The Southwestern Ohio and northern Kentucky region is home to more than 10 other highly rated colleges and universities.

Health Care
A range of health services--family counseling, services for the handicapped and developmentally disabled, a hospice, nursing homes and retirement centers--are available for the community.

Atrium Medical Center, the city's second-largest employer, is a new, modern facility near I-75. It is accredited at the highest possible level, and offers a full range of medical services including cardiology, surgery, comprehensive cancer care, sports medicine, pediatrics, mental health care, a family birth center, and alcohol and drug treatment programs.

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