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Middlesex County

#4 in Best Counties to Live in Connecticut
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    Overall Grade
  • County in Connecticut
  • 19 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A-
    2. Housing
      C+
    3. Nightlife
      A
    4. Good for Families
      A
    5. Diversity
      B-
    6. Jobs
      B
    7. Weather
      C+
    8. Cost of Living
      C
    9. Health & Fitness
      A+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      A
    11. Commute
      B-
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    Middlesex County is located in Connecticut with a population of 163,368. Middlesex County is one of the best places to live in Connecticut. In Middlesex County, most residents own their homes. In Middlesex County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Middlesex County and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Middlesex County are highly rated.
    Population
    163,368

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $284,900
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,162
    National
    $949
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      26%
    • Own
      74%
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    Middlesex County Rankings

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

    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      61.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      12.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      13.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      150.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,205.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      113.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      19%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      23%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      27%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      26%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      13%

    Working in Middlesex County

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $84,761
    National
    $55,322
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      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.
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      This small county is filled with lots of culture and close knit groups. Annual Events held within the county help bring the community together in fun, interesting events.
      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.