Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
18%
Middlesex
Middlesex, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,944
Population
13,701
Renter Mix
30% Rent
Bask in suburban delights on the cusp of NYC
Suburban
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Family-Friendly
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Peaceful
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Scenic
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Convenient
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Accessible
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Welcoming
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Close-Knit
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Quaint
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Situated about 35 miles southwest of New York City, Middlesex is a quaint suburb nestled between the boroughs of Bound Brook and Dunellen. Middlesex residents enjoy convenient access to top-notch schools, scenic parks, two train stations, and an impressive local library.
A bevy of local shops and eateries line Bound Brook Road and Lincoln Boulevard in Middlesex, providing residents with everyday needs and more. The many retail delights of Bridgewater Commons and Menlo Park Mall are also within minutes of Middlesex.
Middlesex is accessible to a variety of popular parks, including Washington State Park, Duke Farms, and Colonial Park, where outdoor recreation abounds. The Raritan River and numerous golf courses and country clubs afford additional opportunities for getting outdoors too.
Rutgers University New Brunswick is just a short drive from Middlesex, contributing plenty of educational, cultural, and athletic opportunities to the community. Baseball fans in Middlesex also enjoy close proximity to Somerset Patriots games at TD Bank Ballpark. Commuting and traveling from Middlesex is easy with access to I-287 and the Raritan Valley Line.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$90,897
Average: $111,545
Education
3,550
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,501
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Middlesex has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Middlesex, NJ is $1,211 for a studio, $1,945 for one bedroom, $2,361 for two bedrooms, and $2,668 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Middlesex has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,945/month
704 Sq Ft
House
$3,683/month
836 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,569/month
894 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Middlesex, NJ is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
221 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
239 Students
Public
Grades K-5
292 Students
Public
Grades K-5
176 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
474 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
619 Students
School data provided by
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Ambrose & Doty's Brooks Park
- Washington Rock State Park
- Johnson Park
- Spring Lake Park
- Wagner Farm Arboretum
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
- Trenton Mercer
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.