Livability Score

78
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
El Palacio Resutaurant & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Dunellen Bagel
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Corner Bakery Cafe
Coffee Shop
Woody's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Bowlero
Bowling Alley
Brook Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Hamilton Street Gallery
Art Gallery
Dunellen Theater and Cinema Cafe
Cinema
Eagles Nest Museum
Museum
TD Bank Ballpark
Stadium
Food and Drink (11) C+
Unknown Name
Alcohol
Ellery's
Bar
Rita's Italian Ice
Sweets
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Sal's Family Deli & Grill
Deli
Candy With A Twist
Sweets
White Castle
Fast Food
Just Subs
Deli
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Roxy & Dukes
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Dairy Quick
Sweets
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Bound Brook Hotel
Bar
Duck Donuts
Fast Food
Crown Fried Chicken and grill
Fast Food
Uncle Louie G
Sweets
Zupkos Pub & Grill
Bar
Santemma Juice
Fast Food
Krauszer's Food & Liquor
Alcohol
Trackside Bar & Grille
Bar
Fitness (0) F
Retro Fitness
Gym
Fitness
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
Piscataway Senior Center
Community Centre
YMCA
Community Centre
Adult Day Center of Somerset County
Community Centre
Somerset County Senior Wellness Center at Bridgewater
Community Centre
Martinsville Community Center
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (6) B
Farmer's Market
Grocery Store
SuperFood Fresh Supermarket
Grocery Store
Dollar General Market
Grocery Store
Brooklyn Bakery
Bakery
Price Saver Marketplace
Grocery Store
Bread Cafe Bakery
Bakery
Acme
Grocery Store
Crystal Supermarket
Grocery Store
Sandra's Grocery
Grocery Store
J&E Bakery & Deli
Bakery
Kalel Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Zm Grocery
Grocery Store
Tropical Supermarket
Grocery Store
La Reina Bakery
Bakery
Gregorio's Meat Market
Butcher
Melissa's Bakery
Bakery
Acme
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Kings
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Grocery Store
Krauszer's Food Store
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Paris Baguette
Bakery
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Parks (10) A+
Lincoln Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Mountainview Park
Park
Memorial Field
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Victor Crowell Park
Park
Victor Crowell Memorial Park
Park
Thomae Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Possumtown Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Charles Day Park
Park
Billian Legion Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Wynnwood Park
Park
Gavornick Pick
Park
Shops (10) D-
Unknown Name
Hairdresser
Quik Mart
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
QuickChek
Convenience Store
QuickChek
Convenience Store
Kwrasers
Convenience Store
Jaeger Lumber
Home Improvement
Harmon
Department Store
Jesus Book & Gift Store
Books
Ashley HomeStore
Furniture
Bassett Furniture
Furniture
Almost Below Cost
Furniture
Dollar Planet
Convenience Store
Pantry 1
Convenience Store
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
On the Run
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Salon Centric
Beauty
Jefre Bridal
Clothing
Gatsby Salon
Beauty
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Major League Barbershop
Hairdresser
Mirror Image Barber Shop
Hairdresser
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commute B-

Of all people who commute, 3.9% take public transportation in Middlesex.
Public Transit Stops (3)
Stops & Stations D-
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Station
Bound Brook
Transit Station
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
NJT 819 - 4th St at Rock Ave
Bus Stop
Bridgewater
Transit Station
4th Street at Rushmore Avenue
Bus Stop
Union Avenue at Foothill Road
Bus Stop
Union Avenue at Chimney Rock Road
Bus Stop
Clinton Avenue at New Market Avenue
Bus Stop
Clinton Avenue at New Market Avenue
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Allison Road Classrooms
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Stelton Road at Hadley Center Drive
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.9% D
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Middlesex is 125/100 - which is 4% higher than New Jersey.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime B+

Middlesex crime rates are 1,649 per 100k, which is 2% higher than New Jersey
Property Crime
1,442 crimes per 100k B-
Violent Crime
207 crimes per 100k A-
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employment A+

The median income in Middlesex is $84,216 - which is 14% higher than New Jersey.
Med. Household Income
$84,216 A
Unemployment Rate
3.7% C
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Middlesex Police Department
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Bound Brook Hose Company Number 1
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Dunellen Fire Department
Fire Station
Easy Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Dunellen Rescue Squad
Ambulance Station
RWJPE Urgentmed
Clinic
Dunellen Police Department
Police
South Bound Brook Fire Company Number 1
Fire Station
River Road Fire House
Fire Station
Central Jersey Urgent Care Green Brook
Hospital
Central Jersey Urgent Care Green Brook
Clinic
Watchung Fire Co. 3
Fire Station
Heights Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
University Orthopaedics Associates
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Piscataway Police Station
Police
South Bound Brook First-Aid Squad, Inc
Ambulance Station
Warren Township Rescue Squad
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Pharmacy
Warren Township Police Department
Police
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B+
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housing A+

Middlesex home prices are $320,500 - which is 1% higher than New Jersey
Home Price
$320,500 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
6% B
Home Affordability
3.8x (home price to income ratio) C-
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schools B

The Middlesex graduation rate is 88% - which is 2% higher than New Jersey
School Test Scores
56% D
High School Grad. Rates
88% B
Elementary Schools (4) C-
Von E Mauger Middle School
Watchung Elementary School
Parker Elementary School
Hazelwood Elementary School
Grandview Elementary School
John P. Faber Elementary School
Theodore Schor Middle School
Lincoln Middle School
Irene E. Feldkirchner Elementary School
Lafayette Elementary School
Smalley Elementary School
Robert Morris School
Lamonte-Annex Elementary School
Angelo L. Tomaso School
Quibbletown Middle School
The Goddard School
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School
Knollwood Elementary School
Green Brook Middle School
Arbor Elementary School
Elizabeth Avenue School
Martin Luther King Elementary School
Conackamack Middle School
Randolphville Elementary School
Lake Nelson Sda School
High Schools (1) F
Middlesex High School
Dunellen High School
Bound Brook High School
Green Brook Academy
Piscataway Township High School
Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies
Lake Nelson Sda School
Rutgers Preparatory School
Nuview Academy
Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School
Elite Prep
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ratings B+

Middlesex has an overall rating of 75% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes C
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Middlesex Area Facts

  • Middlesex has a Livability Score of 78/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Middlesex crime rates are 2% higher than the New Jersey average
  • Cost of living in Middlesex is 4% higher than the New Jersey average

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Middlesex, NJ City Review 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) Middlesex, NJ is a suburb of New York City, and it is definitely appealing for those who have families, or for those who simply want to get out of the hustle and bustle surrounding the downtown Big Apple. Of course, there are pros and cons to any locality, and it is no different ...Read More with Middlesex. Here is some information to consider.

First of all, there are many nearby attractions that people can enjoy. These would include Roosevelt State Park, which has tennis courts, basketball courts, and a number of opportunities for fishing, biking, and hiking. The Stone Museum also will offer the geologist in your family plenty to explore their passion, and finally the Cornucopia Cruise offers couples a nice romantic night of dinner right along the bays of New Jersey in nearby Perth Amboy.

The community is safe, quiet, and relatively affordable for the area. The median price of a home is around $300,000 and the rent is usually around $1,300. The crime statistics show events that are significantly lower than those found in the city.

When I lived in this locale, the one thing I was impressed by was the excellent assortment of Italian restaurants available. There are other types available if Italian is not your thing, but this seemed to be this region’s specialty when I was there.I have never been into a “nightlife” per se, but Middlesex does have a number of sports bars for those who enjoy it.

There is no mall in the area but there was a shopping center and several specialty shops. Overall, it wasn’t a bad place to live. Read Less
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      D Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Middlesex? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Lincoln Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Mountainview Park
      Memorial Field
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Bowlero
      Brook Arts Center
      Hamilton Street Gallery
      Dunellen Theater and Cinema Cafe
      Eagles Nest Museum
      TD Bank Ballpark

      Food & Drink

      Unknown Name
      Ellery's
      Rita's Italian Ice
      Wendy's
      McDonald's
      Dunkin'
      Sal's Family Deli & Grill
      Candy With A Twist

      B Commute

      Is public transit available in Middlesex? Of all people who commute, 3.9% take public transportation in Middlesex.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Middlesex? The cost of living in Middlesex is 125/100 - which is 4% higher than New Jersey.
      Middlesex
      125

      25% more expensive than average

      New Jersey
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Middlesex? Middlesex crime rates are 1,649, which are 2% higher than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      1,649 per 100k people

      29% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 61

      29% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      20%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Middlesex? The median income in Middlesex is $84,216 which is 14% higher than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $84,21652% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $38,13628% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      20% lower than the US average

      B+ Health & Safety

      Is Middlesex a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Middlesex home prices? Middlesex home prices are $320,500 - which is 1% higher than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $320,50074% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,41950% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      75%

      17% higher than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Middlesex have good schools? The Middlesex graduation rate is 88% - which is 2% higher than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      6% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      56%

      16% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      14% lower than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Middlesex a good place to live? Middlesex has an overall rating of 75% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      75%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      63%

      2 total surveys

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