The Town FilesMiddlesex, New York
Town in Yates County · population 1,377 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $208,100
- Household income
- $75,750
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 53 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 55.3
Middlesex is a town of 1,377 people in Yates County, New York. The median home is worth $208,100, close to the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for cycling than 97% of New York towns, better for first-time buyers than 90% of New York towns, better for a vacation home than 85% of New York towns.
How Middlesex ranks
Percentile among New York 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 York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Middlesex is worth $208,100, close to the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $75,750, which is more affordable than 55% of New York towns. Median rent is $1,406 a month. 90.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Middlesex | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $208,100 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,406 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $75,750 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 90.1% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 32.1% | — |
Who lives in Middlesex
| People | Middlesex | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55.3 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.6% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 18.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.1% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.8% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 5.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.8% | — |
| Work from home | 18.2% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 25.4 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.0% | 91.1% |
Weather in Middlesex
July highs average 81.4°F and January lows 17.8°F. About 35.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 52.5 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 127 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Middlesex since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on May 3, 2018 about 6.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 3, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 11 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on July 9, 1956.
Severe weather in Yates County since 1996
Yates County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4825: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 8, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4625: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Fred |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| July 8, 2014 | Severe Storm | DR-4180: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Yates County
Yates County had 7,028 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,380 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Middlesex itself the ACS puts it at 2.2%.
Towns near Middlesex
- Rushville, NY4.3 mi · 651 people · home $147,100
- Potter, NY5.5 mi · 1,858 people · home $130,300
- South Bristol, NY6.1 mi · 1,641 people · home $309,600
- Crystal Beach, NY6.5 mi · 627 people · home $181,800
- Italy, NY6.9 mi · 1,099 people · home $153,100
- Gorham, NY7.2 mi · 4,106 people · home $263,300
- Naples, NY9.0 mi · 931 people · home $156,400
- Bristol, NY9.3 mi · 2,284 people · home $228,600
Middlesex questions
Is Middlesex, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Middlesex scores better for retirees than 30% of New York towns and quieter than 67%. 24.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 55.3).
How much does a house cost in Middlesex?
The median owner-occupied home in Middlesex is valued at $208,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $75,750, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $1,406 a month.
What is the weather like in Middlesex?
July highs average 81.4°F and January lows 17.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.2 inches of precipitation a year and 52.5 inches of snow.
Does Middlesex get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Middlesex since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on May 3, 2018. The typical New York town has had 5.
- 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)