Middlesex, NC is a small town located in the eastern part of North Carolina with a population of around 1,039. Although it is small, it is highly ranked in many categories. According to BestPlaces, Middlesex has an overall ranking of 8 out of 10 and an unemployment rate of 6.3% which ranks higher than the national average. It also has great livability scores with an A+ for amenities, A+ for crime & safety and A+ for housing. It's lack of public transportation lowers its score but other than that Middlesex looks like a great place to live and work!
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