Middlesex is a small town of 963 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $42,917
and a 0.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Middlesex stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Middlesex is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Middlesex city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 88.2
Middlesex's overall cost of living index is 88.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Middlesex costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Middlesex, NC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$157,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$779
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
58.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$42,917
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Middlesex's violent crime rate is 501.6 per 100,000 residents
— 32% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
501.6 /100k
Property Crime
2631.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Middlesex is served primarily by Nash County Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.2:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Middlesex, NC
National Avg
School District
Nash County Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
11
—
Middle Schools
4
—
High Schools
7
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Student/Teacher Ratio
20.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Middlesex sees average highs of 52.8°F in January
and 90.1°F in July,
with 50.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 3.3 inches of snow per year.
Middlesex's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Middlesex roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $157,600 and median rent is $779/month.
Middlesex's violent crime rate is 501.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2631.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Middlesex are operated by Nash County Public Schools.
The district has 11 elementary, 4 middle, and 7 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.2:1. 16.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Middlesex, NC has a population of 963, a median household income of $42,917, and an unemployment rate of 0.8%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Middlesex averages 52.8°F in January and 90.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.6 inches
with about 3.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Middlesex, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 27557.
The population of Middlesex, North Carolina is 963 with a median age of 39.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Middlesex: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $157,600, median household income $42,917, crime index 129 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Middlesex side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
