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Middlesex County

#2 in Best Counties to Live in Massachusetts
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • County in Massachusetts
  • 8 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B-
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A-
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C
    9. Cost of Living
      D+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A+
    12. Commute
      B
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    Middlesex County is located in Massachusetts with a population of 1,582,857. Middlesex County is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in Middlesex County offers residents a suburban feel and 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 be liberal. The public schools in Middlesex County are highly rated.
    Population
    1,582,857

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $453,300
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,455
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      37%
    • Own
      63%
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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

    Crime & Safety
    B-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      122.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      0.9
      6.1
    • Rape
      15.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      32.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      170.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      784.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      77
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      27%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      27%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      19%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      20%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      13%

    Working in Middlesex County

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $92,878
    National
    $55,322
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      Middlesex County Reviews

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      Am so confident to talk about Middlesex county. I will start with it's people. It has very great people with beautiful hearts. It has one of the best cities in Massachusetts. These cities are not ordinary cities but full of life with alot of restaurants, parks coffee shops and many more. It has the best schools in Massachusetts and a population of highly educated people. This county has people from all walks of life and very many languages are spoken this makes it a diverse county and even more interesting. Employment opportunities are also very available unless you don't want to work. But jobs are posted now and then and there is a greater opportunity for everyone to have a job if you are ready to work. Beautiful homes and it's easy to own a home. It's great for rising a family and children because of many excellent public schools. Middlesex county stands out aslo for it's health services with most of the best hospitals in the country at large and medical personnels.
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      Middlesex County consists of many great cities, including the city I currently reside in- Lowell. I have been to many of the cities and each and every one of them has something new to offer. Lowell is the second most populated city in the USA with Cambodians. The Cambodian culture is very rich within the city such that a part of Lowell is known as Cambodia Town. Middlesex County consist of the capital city of Massachusetts- Boston. Boston is probably what I love most about Middlesex County, simply because there is so much you can do there. There are many places where you can shop, eat, and sight-see. Ultimately, I believe Boston is a city that has it all.
      It's a community that highly values education, as can be seen by many of the improvements they have made throughout many of the schools in the county, such as implementing new tech devices. It was a very competitive atmosphere that encourages their students always to try their best.