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Middlesex County

#5 in Best Counties to Live in New Jersey
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    Overall Grade
  • County in New Jersey
  • 3 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    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 New Jersey with a population of 837,288. 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.
    Population
    837,288

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $329,000
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,384
    National
    $949
    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 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
      66.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      1.4
      6.1
    • Rape
      9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      56.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      186.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      963.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      91.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      17%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      25%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      21%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      26%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      13%

    Working in Middlesex County

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $83,133
    National
    $55,322
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      Middlesex County Reviews

      3 reviews
      I've lived in Middlesex County my whole life, and I think it is great because it has easy access to the Garden State Parkway and the New Jersey Turnpike, along with Route 1 and Route 9, and plenty of state highways. It is easy to get around, and there is always something nearby. However, there is not much nature or scenery in Middlesex county compared to other counties. However, with Monmouth County right below, there are still beaches and woods in close proximity. I don't exactly see why people in these reviews are saying that there are racist people here, I haven't noticed any such people from this area. I'd be inclined to say it is very diverse.
      • 14 days ago
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      Very diverse. A clear class divide. Some people are racist however. I know the housing can be rather expensive.
      • 21 days ago
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      Ive been a resident of Middlesex County for seven years and I love it. The police are friendly and I feel safe. No major incidents so I am happy here.
      • Dec 2 2018
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