Living in Middlesex County, Connecticut
Middlesex County is a county in Connecticut with a population of around 164,063, part of the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT MSA metro area. The main communities are Clinton, East Haddam, Middletown.
Cost of Living
Median rent is $3,009/month, significantly above the national average, with a median home price of around $395K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.5%.
Weather and Climate
The climate brings cold winters (highs around 40°F) and cool summers (highs around 75°F). The coast is within 1 hour. Mountains are 1-3 hours away.
Demographics
Middlesex County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 46 and a moderately educated workforce (42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Democratic.
Middlesex County, Connecticut
Home price trend in Middlesex County
Top Cities and towns in Middlesex County
Cromwell
Population: 14,005
Home price:$267,372
Portland
Population: 9,543
Home price:$304,129
East Hampton
Population: 12,959
Home price:$313,550
Clinton
Population: NA
Home price:$339,194
Deep River
Population: 4,629
Home price:$310,543
Chester
Population: 3,994
Home price:$368,335
Westbrook
Population: 6,938
Home price:$434,522
Old Saybrook
Population: 10,242
Home price:$463,388
East Haddam
Population: NA
Home price:$316,073
Killingworth
Population: 6,403
Home price:$444,269
Haddam
Population: 7,635
Home price:$353,874
Middletown
Population: 47,648
Home price:$255,409
Rent Price trend in Middlesex County
Demographics & Amenities in Middlesex County
2 Hours to major Airport
No
Median age
45.7 Years
Average Family Size
3.04
Foreign-born population
Foreign-born population
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Amount of veterans
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Average travel time to work
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Hazards in Middlesex County
Earthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Very LowDrought
Relatively LowTornados
Very LowEarthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Very LowDrought
Relatively LowTornados
Very Low
Terrain & Weather in Middlesex County
Average Summer temperature
88°F
Coast
Within 1 hour
Sun
Some sun
Precipitation
42.6 inches
Average Winter temperature
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Mountains
Mountains
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Humidity
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Economy in Middlesex County
Per Capita Personal Income
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Homeownership rate (%)
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Employment rate
60.9%
Total Employer Establishments
88,060
Poverty (%)
10.1%
Unemployment rate (%)
2.5%
Vacant Housing Units
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Mean Hours Worked (male)
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Laws and Rights in Middlesex County
Cannabis
Legal for recreational use
Abortion
Legal before fetal viability
Gun Carry
Permit required for open and concealed carry
Health inMiddlesex County
Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities
Crime Statistics in Middlesex County
Robbery
0.25/ per 1000
Aggravated Assault
0.77/ per 1000
Burglary
2.01/ per 1000
Arson
0.04/ per 1000
Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny
Auto Theft
NA/ per 1000
Total Property Crimes
NA/ per 1000
Total Violent Crimes
1.15/ per 1000
Rape
NA/ per 1000
Larcency
NA/ per 1000