What are the schools like in Middlesex, NJ?

Middlesex is served primarily by Middlesex Borough School District. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.3:1.

What is the median household income in Middlesex?

The median household income in Middlesex, NJ is $101,868 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.6%.

What is the weather like in Middlesex, NJ?

Middlesex has an average high temperature of 40.7°F in January and 88.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 21.0 inches.

Middlesex, NJ Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Middlesex, NJ affordable or expensive?

Middlesex's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Middlesex is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $390,200 and the median rent is $1,471 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Middlesex, NJ?

Middlesex has a violent crime rate of 98.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 464.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Middlesex, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Middlesex is a small city of 14,525 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $101,868 and a 5.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Middlesex stands out for solid school ratings (A).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, an elevated unemployment rate. 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: 112.5

Middlesex's overall cost of living index is 112.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Middlesex costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Middlesex, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$390,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,471	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$101,868	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Middlesex's violent crime rate is 98.5 per 100,000 residents — 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

98.5 /100k

Property Crime

464.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Middlesex is served primarily by Middlesex Borough School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Middlesex, NJ	National Avg
School District	Middlesex Borough School District	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	35.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Middlesex sees average highs of 40.7°F in January and 88.1°F in July, with 49.6 inches of annual precipitation and 21.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Middlesex, NJ
Average High — January	40.7°F
Average High — July	88.1°F
Annual Precipitation	49.6"
Annual Snowfall	21.0"

Demographics

Metric	Middlesex, NJ	National Avg
Population	14,525	—
Median Age	44.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	61.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	6.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	17.0%	18.9%
Asian	10.7%	6.3%
Under 18	20.7%	22.2%
65 and over	17.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Middlesex

Middlesex, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

08846

Middlesex vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Middlesex, NJ affordable or expensive?

Middlesex's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Middlesex roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $390,200 and median rent is $1,471/month.

What is the crime rate in Middlesex, NJ?

Middlesex's violent crime rate is 98.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 464.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Middlesex?

Public schools in Middlesex are operated by Middlesex Borough School District. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1. 35.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Middlesex, NJ a good place to live?

Middlesex, NJ has a population of 14,525, a median household income of $101,868, and an unemployment rate of 5.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Middlesex?

Middlesex averages 40.7°F in January and 88.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.6 inches with about 21.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Middlesex?

Middlesex, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 08846.

What is the population of Middlesex?

The population of Middlesex, New Jersey is 14,525 with a median age of 44.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Middlesex?

Key numbers for living in Middlesex: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $390,200, median household income $101,868, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. 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.