At a Glance
Median Income
$107,063
$50,637 per capita
Home Value
$414,600
Zillow: $531,432
Median Rent
$1,493/mo
29.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
79/100K
937/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.5%
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
11.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
275 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+
3.5 / 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 $107,063 , which is 42% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,637. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,950 business establishments, including 823 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Middlesex is $414,600 , 47% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $531,432. Median rent is $1,493/month, with 29.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Safety & Crime
Middlesex reports 79 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 937/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
34.5% of adults in Middlesex hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% above the national average).
90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Middlesex has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population14,518
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density4,160/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$107,063
Per Capita$50,637
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$54,494M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,046
Housing
A+
Home Value$414,600
Rent$1,493
Ownership72.6%
Zillow$531,432
Housing Units5,764
Rent Burden29.1%
Crime
F
Violent79/100K
Property937/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault36/100K
Burglary223/100K
Health
Obesity32.7%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death4,545/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation47 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.5%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+11.5%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute26 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries17
Did You Know?
Middlesex was founded in 1913.
The median home in Middlesex was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 823 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
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