Why Live Here?
- People: Middleton is dubbed “the Good Neighbor City” and with good reason. The people are friendly and love community events and activities.
- Shopping: Shoppers will love the unique boutiques in historic downtown Middleton, as well as the fashion district of Greenway Station.
- Food & Drink: Fans of German lager style micro-brews will love having the Capital Brewery so close by, while food aficionados can eat the freshest food from the Middleton Farmer’s Market.
- Unique Attractions: Experience one-of-a-kind attractions right in your own backyard. Middleton is home to the National
Mustard Museum, where you can shop over 400 varieties from all 50 states and 60 countries. - History: See historic architecture. Stop by the Blacksmith Shop that dates back to 1850 or the Club Tavern that dates back to 1860 and operated clandestinely all Prohibition long. Along this row, you’ll also discover old inns, opera houses, churches, galleries, homes, schools, and train depots.
- Planned Communities: CNN Money Magazine rated Middleton, WI the 4th Best Place To Live in the United States (July, 2009) for its planned communities, mixed-use facilities and abundant outdoor spaces for biking, running, hiking and nature viewing.
- Jobs: The top employer is the government, so you can’t get much more stable than that. Electronic Theatre Controls, the world’s largest theatrical lighting manufacturer, is located here. Other top employers include toymaker Mattel, medical research development firm PPD and the University of Wisconsin Foundation.
