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Middlesex
  • Suburb in New Jersey
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Report Card

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

Middlesex is a suburb of New York City with a population of 14,513. Middlesex is in Middlesex County. Living in Middlesex offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Middlesex there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Middlesex and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Middlesex are above average.

About

About Middlesex...
Population
14,513

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$333,200
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,574
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    26%
  • Own
    74%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    14.6
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    7.3
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    0
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    29.3
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    453.6
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    65.8
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    12%
  • 10-17 years
    11%
  • 18-24 years
    6%
  • 25-34 years
    13%
  • 35-44 years
    12%
  • 45-54 years
    17%
  • 55-64 years
    14%
  • 65+ years
    16%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    10%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    29%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    33%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    10%
    national  11%

Working in Middlesex

Jobs
grade B minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$90,162
National
$69,021

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