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Middlesex County
City in New Jersey, United States
Overview
Middlesex County is a diverse and dynamic region at the heart of central New Jersey, blending busy towns, suburban living, and academic energy from Rutgers University. With lively cultural enclaves, scenic parks, and excellent transit links, it offers something for everyone.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
New Jersey
Population
863,162
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
40.44°, -74.41°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
78
Female Safety
77
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
72
Food Safety
93
Monthly Cost
$3,850
Local Cost
$2,500
Local Income
$4,200
Cashless
97
English
99
Temperature
11.7°C
Summer Avg
23.1°C
Winter Avg
0.3°C
Record High
38.7°C
Record Low
-19.5°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1226 mm
Internet Speed
343 Mbps
Upload
32 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
2
Parks
4
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
JVI
Distance
19 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 88/100.
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