The Town FilesMiddlesex, New Jersey
Borough in Middlesex County · population 14,636 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $446,400
- Household income
- $105,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 21 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 44.3
Middlesex is a borough of 14,636 people in Middlesex County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $446,400, close to the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks easier by car than 77% of New Jersey towns, more walkable than 74% of New Jersey towns, more vibrant than 73% of New Jersey towns.
How Middlesex ranks
Percentile among New Jersey towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Jersey towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Middlesex is worth $446,400, close to the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 4.3 times the median household income of $105,000, which is more affordable than 32% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $1,416 a month. 73.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Middlesex | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $446,400 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $1,416 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $105,000 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.3× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 73.9% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1965 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Middlesex
| People | Middlesex | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.3 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.6% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 20.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.9% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.3% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 2.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 27.7% | — |
| Work from home | 9.4% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 26.1 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.0% | 94.6% |
Weather in Middlesex
July highs average 88.1°F and January lows 23.8°F. About 48.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 21.0 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 29 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 103 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Middlesex since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on July 25, 2016 about 9.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 25, 2016.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 28 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on September 9, 2023.
Severe weather in Middlesex County since 1996
Middlesex County has been included in 30 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4614: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3573: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4488: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3451: Covid-19 |
| March 14, 2016 | Severe Storm | DR-4264: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Middlesex County
Middlesex County had 430,555 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $82,400 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Middlesex itself the ACS puts it at 3.6%.
Public schools in Middlesex
6 public schools with 2,068 students, about 12.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex High School | 9-12 | 614 | 11.8 |
| Von E. Mauger Middle School | 6-8 | 502 | 10.5 |
| Woodland Intermediate School | 4-5 | 336 | 19.8 |
| Hazelwood Elementary School | PK-3 | 225 | 10.7 |
| Watchung Elementary School | K-3 | 210 | 11.7 |
| Parker Elementary School | K-3 | 181 | 10.6 |
Towns near Middlesex
- Dunellen, NJ2.0 mi · 7,637 people · home $393,500
- South Bound Brook, NJ2.1 mi · 4,863 people · home $359,000
- Bound Brook, NJ2.1 mi · 11,988 people · home $397,100
- Green Brook, NJ2.2 mi · 7,281 people · home $538,500
- Piscataway, NJ2.8 mi · 60,804 people · home $449,900
- Franklin Center, NJ3.7 mi · 6,803 people · home $612,000
- Finderne, NJ4.1 mi · 6,392 people · home $413,400
- Rutgers University-Busch Campus, NJ4.1 mi · 4,586 people · home —
Middlesex questions
Is Middlesex, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Middlesex scores better for retirees than 49% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 36%. 19.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.3).
How much does a house cost in Middlesex?
The median owner-occupied home in Middlesex is valued at $446,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $105,000, so homes cost about 4.3 times income. Median rent is $1,416 a month.
What is the weather like in Middlesex?
July highs average 88.1°F and January lows 23.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.7 inches of precipitation a year and 21.0 inches of snow.
Does Middlesex get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Middlesex since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on July 25, 2016. The typical New Jersey town has had 9.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)