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What are the crime rate and median income in Middlesex County, New Jersey?
Middlesex County averaged 1.8 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents a year in 2021-2025, 14% lower than the New Jersey rate (2.1). Households here have a median income of $111,549 and the unemployment rate was 4.8% in August 2026. It is home to roughly 871,290 residents.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Middlesex County?
Over 2021-2025, the county's police agencies sent the FBI reports of about 1,566 violent and 10,375 property crimes per year. Per 1,000 residents, the violent-crime rate works out to 1.8: 14% lower than the New Jersey rate (2.1), and 51% lower than the national rate (3.7). Burglary, theft and car theft together come to 11.9 per 1,000 residents, compared with 13.5 across New Jersey. Aggravated assaults make up 67% of the violent total. CDC death records show about 17 homicide deaths a year in the county (2.0 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Middlesex County | Per 1,000 | New Jersey per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 1,566 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 15 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 117 | 0.13 | 0.17 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 386 | 0.44 | 0.47 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 1,047 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 10,375 | 11.9 | 13.5 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 1,095 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 8,430 | 9.7 | 10.5 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 850 | 0.97 | 1.6 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (25 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Middlesex County?
Median household income is $111,549, close to the statewide figure ($103,556). The typical owner-occupied home is valued at $462,900 by its owners; renters pay a median $1,871. 7.9% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 9.1%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.8% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 22,224 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Middlesex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 871,290 | 9,343,809 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $111,549 | $103,556 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $462,900 | $454,400 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,871 | $1,720 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 6.7% | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 8.6% | 9.7% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 7.9% | 9.1% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 45.6% | 43.6% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 63.6% | 63.8% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 39.5 | 40.1 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.3% | 92.8% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 7.2% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Middlesex County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Middlesex County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are tornadoes (Relatively High), river flooding (Relatively High) and coastal flooding (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
14 Superfund sites are on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Middlesex County: Middlesex Sampling Plant (Usdoe), Cps/Madison Industries, Fried Industries, Kin-Buc Landfill, Global Sanitary Landfill, Jis Landfill, plus 8 more. 4 other sites have finished cleanup and been taken off the list. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
The National Inventory of Dams lists 4 high-hazard dams in Middlesex County. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 4 are rated Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are Farrington Dam (34 ft) and Devoe Lake Dam (15 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
59 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 2,072,490 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Middlesex County was covered by 2 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Hurricane 1, Severe Storm 1), not counting COVID-19. EPA air monitors logged 5 days in 2024 when the air quality index reached “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse. Of 16 community water systems, none had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 2 (moderate). NHTSA counted 60 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 19 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in Middlesex County?
Middlesex County had 23 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (all active that day). Where crews are working: NJ 28 (East of CR 622/Raritan Av), South of CR 614/Dey Rd and Perrine Rd. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Middlesex County?
Federal school lists show 216 public and 57 private schools in the county. 26 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 90 fire or EMS stations and 28 police or sheriff stations. 3 state parks or recreation areas: Cheesequake State Park, Edison State Park and Pigeon Swamp State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Middlesex County
Gun shops
4 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Middlesex County, plus 6 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Century 20 LLC (Highland Park), Heritage Guild Of Raritan Bay LLC (Rahway), Roc Training LLC (Monroe Township) and Woodbridge Arms Company LLC (Iselin).
Liquor stores
118 liquor stores are on the map in Middlesex County: A&P Liquors (Metuchen), Adelphia Wine Company (East Brunswick), Alchar Liquors (Woodbridge), Ali's Liquor Warehouse (Perth Amboy), Ali's Liquors (Perth Amboy), American Liquor Corporation (New Brunswick), Antini's Bar & Liquor (Old Bridge), Balaji Wine and Liquors (Woodbridge) and 110 more. New Jersey has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
2 Planned Parenthood health centers are on the map in Middlesex County: Planned Parenthood of Northern, Central and Southern NJ-New Brunswick (Franklin Township) and Planned Parenthood of Northern, Central and Southern NJ-Perth Amboy (Perth Amboy).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Middlesex County?
Middlesex County averaged 1,566 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 1.8 per 1,000 residents, 14% lower than the New Jersey rate (2.1). The property-crime rate was 11.9 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Middlesex County?
$111,549 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $103,556 for New Jersey and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Middlesex County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.8% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 22,224 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Middlesex County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Middlesex County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are tornadoes (Relatively High), river flooding (Relatively High) and coastal flooding (Relatively High).
Are there Superfund sites in Middlesex County?
14 Superfund sites are on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Middlesex County: Middlesex Sampling Plant (Usdoe), Cps/Madison Industries, Fried Industries, Kin-Buc Landfill, Global Sanitary Landfill, Jis Landfill, plus 8 more. 4 other sites have finished cleanup and been taken off the list.
Is there road construction in Middlesex County right now?
Middlesex County had 23 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (all active that day). Where crews are working: NJ 28 (East of CR 622/Raritan Av), South of CR 614/Dey Rd and Perrine Rd.
How many nursing homes are in Middlesex County?
26 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Middlesex County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer County | 385,864 | 3.2 | $100,645 |
| Monmouth County | 645,353 | 1.2 | $124,845 |
| Richmond County, NY | 494,956 | 3.3 | $98,333 |
| Somerset County | 349,846 | 0.59 | $140,374 |
| Union County | 579,290 | 2.2 | $103,202 |
Cities in Middlesex County with their own page: New Brunswick, Perth Amboy, Plainfield.
More: New Jersey statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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