Middlesex County

CT · Pop. 54,698 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Middlesex County is a suburban county in CT with a population of approximately 54,698.

$/Acre: $3,738

Property Tax: 2.14%

Growing Season: 173 days

Broadband: 63%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 45.2/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.14%

Local Sales Tax1.06%

Combined Sales Tax7.41%

Cost of Living Index114.2

Median Household Income$51,586

Poverty Rate16.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,738

Median Home Price$423K

Acres for Sale2651

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season173 days

Annual Rainfall42.3 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low23°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,916 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)206 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)3.7

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K368

Property Crime /100K258

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response46 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage63%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City25 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby58%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.1%

Ag EconomyModerate