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Middlesex County
City in Massachusetts, United States
Overview
Middlesex County, Massachusetts is an influential, diverse region just outside Boston, known for top-tier universities, leafy suburbs, and a mix of urban excitement and residential calm. Its cities like Cambridge and Somerville deliver rich cultural offerings and lively neighborhoods, while towns like Newton and Medford offer relaxation and green space.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Massachusetts
Population
863,162
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.49°, -71.39°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
86
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$4,140
Local Cost
$2,920
Local Income
$4,400
Cashless
97
English
100
Temperature
9.5°C
Summer Avg
21.0°C
Winter Avg
-2.0°C
Record High
38.0°C
Record Low
-25.9°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1206 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BED
Distance
9 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 92/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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