Middlesex County, MA 

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Population

1,623,411

+10.8% since 2000

Unemployment Rate

5.2%

Cost of Living

144.7 / 100

Median Home Price

$658,900

Median Income

$111,790

Comfort Index (Climate)

9.2 / 4.7

summer / winter

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Middlesex County, MA

Middlesex County is located in the north-central part of Massachusetts and provides travelers with a plethora of exciting things to do from taking leisurely strolls through scenic parks like Farragut Memorial Park to simply enjoying quality beach time along Merrimack River. It also has several delightful towns such as Lowell - bustling with fascinating eateries selling local specialties plus lots of quirky boutiques filled with handmade goods. In addition those seeking more active excursions can take part in activities ranging from kayaking & canoeing down Concord River or relax nearby Sargent Beach amongst other stunning views across this county. Regional center/Capital city - Central Massachusetts coast at the head of Boston Bay.
State: Massachusetts
County: Middlesex County
Metro Area: Boston-Cambridge-Newton
City: Cambridge, Lowell, 67 total
Zip Codes: 02148, 02155, 02149, 01801, 01752, 01702, 02138, 02139, 01760, 01852, 83 total
Cost of Living: 44.7% higher
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 29 ft above sea level
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Cons
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What Bert Has To Say About Boston-Cambridge-Newton Metro Area

Boston is widely viewed as the intellectual and historic capital of the United States. It is a cosmopolitan city with a complete set of services, a broad range of amenities, and a rich tradition and culture almost unmatched in the rest of the country. The metro area defined as Boston-Quincy actually includes downtown and areas mostly south of city into Norfolk and Plymouth County. Suburbs to the west and northwest are covered in the Cambridge-Newton-Framingham metro area (see page TK); northern suburbs to New Hampshire are covered in Essex County (page TK).


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ECONOMY
The unemployment rate in Middlesex County is 5.2% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Middlesex County jobs have increased by 4.1%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING
Compared to the rest of the country, Middlesex County's cost of living is 44.7% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Middlesex County's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Middlesex County, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING
In the last Presidential election, Middlesex county remained overwhelmingly Democratic, 71.5% to 26.3%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION
Middlesex County's population is 1,623,411 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 7.0%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION
Average Commute time is 30.3 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE
The median home cost in Middlesex County is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 10.9%.

SCHOOLS
Middlesex County public schools spend $16,270 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 13.6 students per teacher in Middlesex County. More Education



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It's a good time to buy in Middlesex. Home Appreciation is up 10.9% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Middlesex is .

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ZIP CODES IN MIDDLESEX COUNTY, MA
02148, 02155, 02149, 01801, 01752, 01702, 02138, 02139, 01760, 01852, 83 total

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