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Middlesex, NJ

Middlesex, NJ.

Population: 14,645 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Middlesex, NJ is $552,754 — up 4.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $552,000 after a median 20 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,699/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with ice storm, strong wind, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$552,754

Typical home value

+4.4%

1-year change

20

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$552,754
1-year appreciation
+4.4%
3-year appreciation
+21.1%
5-year appreciation
+35.9%
10-year appreciation
+84.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$552,754
House Price Index (state)
447.4 (+4.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$552,000
Median list price
$519,000
Median price per sqft
$378
1-year sale-price change
+6.2%
Median days on market
20 days
Homes sold (recent period)
32
For-sale inventory
37
Sale-to-list ratio
106.3%
Active listings
37
1-year forecast
+3.2%
New listings (monthly)
18

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,699/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,953/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,103/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,623/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,125/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,508/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
108.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.2 : 1
Schools include
Middlesex High School, Hazelwood Elementary School, Parker Elementary School, Von E. Mauger Middle School, Watchung Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, strong wind, winter weather, coastal flooding, cold wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Very High · strong wind: Very High · winter weather: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
1,095
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 40% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
16.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
5
Nearest Superfund site
Middlesex Sampling Plant (USDOE) (0.4 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.2°F
Average high
63.8°F
Average low
43.3°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
Annual snowfall
26.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
36
Days with Good air quality
295
Days with Moderate air quality
66
Highest AQI recorded (year)
112

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
16.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
436
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
182,231
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
153,441

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
27
Nearest national park
Morristown National Historical Park (13 mi)
National parks include
Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park, National Parks of New York Harbor
Airports within 30 mi
38
Nearest airport
Central Jersey Regional Airport (JVI) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Morristown Municipal Airport (MMU) (16 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
127
Hospitals include
HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, NEWARK BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER, PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-3,660 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1965
Housing built before 1970
64.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.9%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
84.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
377,539
Average weekly wage
$1,633
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,476

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

MiddlesexState medianUS median
Typical home value$552,754$575,446$288,527
Median sale price$552,000$555,000$325,000
Median days on market20 days42 days51 days
Typical rent$2,699/mo$2,523/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$10,001$9,504$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Middlesex, NJ?
$552,754.
What is the median sale price in Middlesex, NJ?
$552,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Middlesex, NJ?
Median days on market: 20 days.
What is typical rent in Middlesex, NJ?
Typical rent: $2,699/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Middlesex, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, strong wind, winter weather, coastal flooding, cold wave.
Is Middlesex, NJ in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Middlesex, NJ. 1,095 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Middlesex, NJ?
Risk to homes is higher than 40% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Middlesex, NJ?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Middlesex, NJ?
5 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Middlesex Sampling Plant (USDOE), 0.4 mi.
How many schools serve Middlesex, NJ?
6 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Middlesex, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 16.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Middlesex, NJ?
Good. Median AQI: 36. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Middlesex, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 108.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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