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Middlesex, New Jersey

Introduction to Middlesex, New Jersey

Middlesex, New Jersey, in Middlesex county, is 5 miles NW of Edison, New Jersey and 20 miles SW of Newark, New Jersey. The town is considered part of the Middlesex - Somerset - Hunterdon metropolitan area. Middlesex has a population of 13,717.

Middlesex History

Until 1913, Middlesex was a part of the Piscataway Township. It was incorporated as a borough on April 9, 1913. It was named after Middlesex, England. George Harris was the first mayor of Middlesex.

Middlesex and nearby Attractions

  • Hungarian Heritage Center
  • Zimmerli Art Museum
  • Middlesex County Museum
  • Buccleuch Mansion
  • New Jersey Museum of Agriculture
  • Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park

Things To Do In Middlesex

Middlesex offers numerous scenic landscapes and ski resorts. It also includes sports facilities, movie theaters, amusement parks and restaurants. The Recreation Department of Middlesex organizes a number of special events throughout the year.

Middlesex Transportation

Flights are available from the Newark Liberty International Airport.

Middlesex Higher Education

The residents of Middlesex have opportunities for higher studies at Rutgers University - New Brunswick, Raritan Valley Community College and Kean University.

High Points

Middlesex strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Middlesex Low Property Crime
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Middlesex Walking and Biking to Work
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Middlesex People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Middlesex Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Middlesex Median Family Income
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 19%Middlesex Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Middlesex, NJ

Comparing Middlesex to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men95
Well-Paid Single Women85
Racial Diversity87
Male Share of the Population76
Age of the Population75
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Senior Citizens56
Female Share of the Population45

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size86
Portion of People Married86

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better97
People Above Poverty97
Median Family Income96
College Educated Adults64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use85
Working at Home66
Short Commute Times49

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Housing Recently Built46
People Living Alone35
Affordability of Rents25
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Affordability of Property Taxes25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime86
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