Median Income
$89,000
18% higher than US avg
Home Value
$500,000
77% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
9.8%
71% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$665
43% lower than US avg
Unemployment
6.7%
86% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
8.1%
35% lower than US avg
How North Middlesex Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population6,307
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density27/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Economy
B+
Median Income$89,000
Per Capita$47,200
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty8.1%
Commute30 min
Housing
B+
Home Value$500,000
Rent$665
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units2,390
Rent Burden12.3%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
Elevation764 ft (233 m)
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.8%
High School+28.5%
Graduate+3.1%
Is North Middlesex a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, North Middlesex receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. North Middlesex offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in North Middlesex is $89,000, 18% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 6.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 8.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in North Middlesex is $500,000, making it a premium housing market at 77% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $665 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Education
9.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.5% have completed high school.
North Middlesex has a population of 6,307 with a density of 27 people per square mile. The median age is 44.0 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.9%).
Population
44.0yrs
Median Age
13% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
North Middlesex vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 94.2% |
| 20% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.6% |
| 95% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 5.2% |
Social Characteristics
North Middlesex vs U.S. Average
The median household income in North Middlesex is $89,000, which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
Income: North Middlesex vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $89,000 |
| 18% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $47,200 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 6.7% |
| 86% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 8.1% |
| 35% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 29.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 29.4% |
The median home value in North Middlesex is $500,000, 77% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $665 (43% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $500,000 |
| 77% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $665 |
| 43% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 12.3% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 81.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 18.2% |
| Housing Units | 2,390 |
Property Tax