County
Middlesex County
- A-Overall Grade
- County in Connecticut
- 18 reviews
- Public SchoolsA-
- Crime & SafetyB
- HousingC
- NightlifeA-
- Good for FamiliesA-
- DiversityB
- JobsB+
- WeatherC
- Cost of LivingC-
- Health & FitnessA
- Outdoor ActivitiesA-
- CommuteB
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$283,800
National
$184,700Median Rent
$1,101
National
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Middlesex County Rankings
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
B
Based on violent and property crime rates.
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Residents
Diversity
B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$79,837
National
$55,322Children
15%
Top Public Schools Serving Middlesex County
- A
Essex Elementary School
- Public School
- Centerbrook, CT
- PK, K-6
- A-
Old Saybrook Senior High School
- Old Saybrook School District, CT
- 9-12
- 96 reviews
- A-
Chester Elementary School
- Public School
- Chester, CT
- K-6
- A-
Haddam Elementary School
- Regional School District No. 17, CT
- K-4
- A-
Haddam-Killingworth High School
- Regional School District No. 17, CT
- 9-12
- 127 reviews
Top Private Schools in Middlesex County
- A
Xavier High School
- Private School
- Middletown, CT
- 9-12
- 178 reviews
- A
Mercy High School
- Private School
- Middletown, CT
- 9-12
- 157 reviews
- A
The Independent Day School
- Private School
- Middlefield, CT
- PK, K-8
- 11 reviews
- NG
St. John Paul II School
- Private School
- Middletown, CT
- PK, K-8
- NG
St. John School
- Private School
- Old Saybrook, CT
- PK, K-8
Middlesex County Reviews
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An amazing place with great food and beautiful architecture. There are many activities within the county and many events such as church gatherings, car shows, etc. We have amazing nature reserves to assist in protecting and preserving wildlife. Middlesex county also includes a wounderful array of EMS. Although there are many amzing things about Middlesex county, I feel there are some very necessary improvements. Road and highway infastructure needs improvement as well as road quality. There are an abundance of potholes, cracks, and faded road paint. If the roads can be improved, the flow of traffic can be much smoother especially during the morning commute and rush hour.
There are some great opportunities to be creative in Middlesex County. I happen to live in Middletown and when I was attending grade school here, there were many opportunities for me to improve my artistic talents. For people interested in theater for youth there is Oddfellow's Playhouse. For the artists of all ages and all types there is the Buttonwood Tree on Main Street. There are also a few galleries that artists can show their work. The public library, Russell Library on Broad Street, also allows artists to showcase their work. The Library also recently had a local author's fair for new local artists to network and sell their books. There are also two colleges in Middletown. Middlesex Community College, and Wesleyan University. Both schools have great art programs. Overall Middletown is a great town if your creative and want to perfect your craft.
I have lived here my whole life, there is nothing bad to say about it. There are constantly new restaurants opening, new stores opening, a beautiful downtown area, and an local hospital and walk in ER at every corner.