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Middlesex, NJ


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Middlesex, New Jersey

Middlesex, New Jersey, in Middlesex county, is 5 miles NW of Edison, New Jersey (center to center) 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.

The People and Families of Middlesex

In Middlesex, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Middlesex had a median family income of $70,343.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Middlesex ($500). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Middlesex Housing

About 75% of housing units in Middlesex are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Middlesex, 90% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the town are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

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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