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Middlesex County
  • County in New Jersey
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Middlesex County

    Report Card

    grade A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade A+
    2. Housing
      grade C+
    3. Nightlife
      grade A
    4. Good for Families
      grade A+
    5. Diversity
      grade A+
    6. Jobs
      grade B minus
    7. Weather
      grade C+
    8. Cost of Living
      grade C minus
    9. Health & Fitness
      grade A+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      grade A
    11. Commute
      grade B minus

    Middlesex County is located in New Jersey with a population of 858,770. Middlesex County is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. In Middlesex County, most residents own their homes. In Middlesex County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Middlesex County and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Middlesex County are highly rated.

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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $362,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,612
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      36%
    • Own
      64%
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    Middlesex County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      66.9
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      1.4
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      9
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      56.1
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      186.9
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      963.6
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      91.4
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      18%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      27%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      21%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      24%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      10%
      national  11%

    Working in Middlesex County

    Jobs
    grade B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $96,883
    National
    $69,021

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