Middlesex County

NJ · Pop. 165,681 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Middlesex County is a mixed county in NJ with a population of approximately 165,681.

$/Acre: $16,186

Property Tax: 2.49%

Growing Season: 172 days

Broadband: 62%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 148.3/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.49%

Local Sales Tax1.29%

Combined Sales Tax7.92%

Cost of Living Index115.4

Median Household Income$72,188

Poverty Rate16.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$16,186

Median Home Price$920K

Acres for Sale2144

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season172 days

Annual Rainfall47.9 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low31°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,775 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)124 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K410

Property Crime /100K375

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response25 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital55.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage62%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby37%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.1%

Ag EconomyWeak