Middlesex County, MA

Living in Middlesex County

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Bikeability 81
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Walkability 77
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Commute 26
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Public Transit 78
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Affordability 14
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Public Safety 80
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Airports 50
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Hospitals 52
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Colleges 99
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Schools 77
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Residents

1.6M Population +121k (2010–19)
38  y Median Age
56% College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
65% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian12%
Black5%
Caucasian72%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate19%
Some College18%
Bachelor's degree28%
Graduate degree29%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$103k Median Household Income +$25k (2010–19)
92% Above Poverty
34  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K or more19%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector69%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts57%
Military<1%
Sales and office17%
Service14%

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van74%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation13%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$501k Median Home Value +$80k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$1.5k Median Monthly Rent +$403 (2010–19)
59% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached48%
Multiple units12%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier33%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K18%
$500K to $749K28%
$750K to $999K12%
$1M to $1.49M6%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
$2M or more2%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene22%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas59%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Middlesex County

United States45
Massachusetts37

Property Crime in Middlesex County

United States48
Massachusetts28

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (63%)(32%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton66%
Donald Trump28%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 26 4 15
Feb 29 3 11
Mar 36 5 9
Apr 47 4 3
May 57 4 0
Jun 66 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 62 4 0
Oct 51 4 0
Nov 42 4 2
Dec 32 4 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Middlesex County

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding60
Tornado7
Coastal Flooding5
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Middlesex County, MA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Middlesex County, MA

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The Fenn School
2 miles, E
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The Victor School
3 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near Middlesex County, MA

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Regis College
10 miles, SE
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Brandeis University
11 miles, SE
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Bentley University
11 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Middlesex County, MA

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Emerson Hospital -
2 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near Middlesex County, MA

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Manchester Airport
31 miles, N
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