Middlesex County

MA · Pop. 105,468 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Middlesex County is a mixed county in MA with a population of approximately 105,468.

$/Acre: $17,982

Property Tax: 1.17%

Growing Season: 149 days

Broadband: 76%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 142.5/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.17%

Local Sales Tax0.99%

Combined Sales Tax7.24%

Cost of Living Index124.8

Median Household Income$91,154

Poverty Rate16.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$17,982

Median Home Price$967K

Acres for Sale719

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season149 days

Annual Rainfall46.3 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,618 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)160 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K462

Property Crime /100K613

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response12 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital43.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage76%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City53 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby34%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.3%

Ag EconomyWeak