At a Glance
Median Income
$49,931
$25,989 per capita
Home Value
$213,800
Zillow: $270,083
Median Rent
$875/mo
27.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,456/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.8%
85.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Middlesex Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Middlesex's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Middlesex a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Middlesex residents earn a median household income of $49,931 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,989. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,104 business establishments, including 352 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Middlesex is $213,800 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $270,083. Median rent is $875/month, with 27.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Middlesex reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,456/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
11.8% of adults in Middlesex hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
85.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Middlesex has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,005
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density957/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$49,931
Per Capita$25,989
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$11,573M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,064
Housing
A
Home Value$213,800
Rent$875
Ownership63.2%
Zillow$270,083
Housing Units598
Rent Burden27.1%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,456/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary364/100K
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death8,163/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain49.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation260 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+85.3%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute28 min
Broadband83.9%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Middlesex was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 352 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.