Middlesex County Summary

Life in Middlesex County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Middlesex County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Middlesex County:

  • The population in Middlesex County is 1,623,109.

  • The median home value in Middlesex County is $735,307.

  • The median income in Middlesex County is $121,304.

  • The median rent in Middlesex County is $2,004.

  • The unemployment rate in Middlesex County is 4.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Middlesex County is 7.4%.

  • The average high in Middlesex County is 63.0° and there are 94.0 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Middlesex County

List Of Cities & Towns in Middlesex County

Cambridge, MA Population 117,962

Lowell, MA Population 114,737

Newton, MA Population 88,453

Somerville, MA Population 80,464

Malden, MA Population 65,463

Waltham, MA Population 64,711

Medford, MA Population 61,748

Everett, MA Population 48,685

Arlington, MA Population 45,906

Marlborough, MA Population 41,391

Woburn, MA Population 40,992

Watertown Town, MA Population 35,181

Lexington, MA Population 34,221

Melrose, MA Population 29,477

Wakefield, MA Population 27,054

Belmont, MA Population 26,997

Burlington, MA Population 26,169

Reading, MA Population 25,415

Wilmington, MA Population 23,191

Stoneham, MA Population 22,992

Winchester, MA Population 22,809

Hudson, MA Population 15,496

Maynard, MA Population 10,671

Cochituate, MA Population 6,937

West Concord, MA Population 6,450

Pinehurst, MA Population 6,426

Hopkinton, MA Population 3,298

Ayer, MA Population 2,969

Littleton Common, MA Population 2,870

Pepperell, MA Population 2,205

East Pepperell, MA Population 1,999

Hanscom AFB, MA Population 1,784

Devens, MA Population 1,763

Groton, MA Population 1,472

Shirley, MA Population 1,359

Townsend, MA Population 1,131

Framingham, MA Population 0

Map Of Middlesex County

Middlesex County, MA Weather

  • The average high in Middlesex County is 63.0°.

  • There are 79.4 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 94.0 inches of rain each year with 16.8 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:49 hours of sun each day in Middlesex County.

StatMiddlesex County
Mean High63.0
Nice Days79.4
Rainfall94.0
Snowfall16.8
Sunny_hours4:49
63.0°
Average High
94.0
Inches of Rain

Middlesex County Photos

Cambridge Montage
Source: Wikipedia User Av9 | CC BY-SA 3.0
Harvard Square J
Source: Wikipedia User chensiyuan | GFDL
Cambridge Ma Inman Square
Source: Wikipedia User Tim Pierce | CC BY 3.0
Neighborhood Map Of Cambridgec Ma
Source: Public Domain
Alewife Brook Reservation
Source: Public Domain
Cambridgemacityhall
Source: Public Domain

Middlesex County Demographics

Population over time in Middlesex County

The current population in Middlesex County is 1,623,109. The population has increased 1.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 1,623,411 1.1%
2021 1,605,899 0.3%
2020 1,600,842 -

Gender in Middlesex County

  • Middlesex County is 50.6% female with 820,839 female residents.

  • Middlesex County is 49.4% male with 802,270 male residents.

Female
50.6% (820,839)
Male
49.4% (802,270)
Gender Middlesex County MA USA
Female 50.6% 51.0% 50.4%
Male 49.4% 49.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Middlesex County

Middlesex County is:

  • 68.3% White with 1,109,162 White residents.

  • 4.9% African American with 78,817 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 1,107 American Indian residents.

  • 12.9% Asian with 210,187 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 626 Hawaiian residents.

  • 1.1% Other with 18,460 Other residents.

  • 4.2% Two Or More with 68,293 Two Or More residents.

  • 8.4% Hispanic with 136,457 Hispanic residents.

White
68.3% (1,109,162)
African American
4.9% (78,817)
American Indian
0.1% (1,107)
Asian
12.9% (210,187)
Hawaiian
0.0% (626)
Other
1.1% (18,460)
Two Or More
4.2% (68,293)
Hispanic
8.4% (136,457)

Table: Middlesex County By Race

Race Middlesex County MA USA
White 68.3% 68.9% 58.9%
African American 4.9% 6.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 12.9% 6.9% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 1.1% 1.0% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.2% 3.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 8.4% 12.6% 18.7%

Household Income For Middlesex County, Massachusetts

  • 3.6% of households in Middlesex County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.5% of households in Middlesex County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 4.4% of households in Middlesex County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 4.2% of households in Middlesex County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 6.2% of households in Middlesex County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 10.7% of households in Middlesex County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 10.2% of households in Middlesex County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 17.7% of households in Middlesex County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 13.2% of households in Middlesex County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 27.3% of households in Middlesex County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.6% (57,682)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.5% (40,764)
$15,000 to $24,999
4.4% (71,795)
$25,000 to $34,999
4.2% (68,063)
$35,000 to $49,999
6.2% (100,965)
$50,000 to $74,999
10.7% (173,580)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.2% (165,422)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.7% (287,854)
$150,000 to $199,999
13.2% (214,326)
$200,000 or more
27.3% (442,653)
Income Middlesex County MA USA
Less than $10,000 3.6% 4.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.5% 3.7% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 4.4% 5.9% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 4.2% 5.6% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 6.2% 7.8% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 10.7% 12.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.2% 11.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.7% 17.7% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 13.2% 11.6% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 27.3% 19.3% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Middlesex County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Middlesex County completed < 9th grade.

  • 3.0% of adults in Middlesex County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 18.0% of adults in Middlesex County completed high school / ged.

  • 12.0% of adults in Middlesex County completed some college.

  • 6.0% of adults in Middlesex County completed associate's degree.

  • 29.0% of adults in Middlesex County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 20.0% of adults in Middlesex County completed master's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Middlesex County completed professional degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Middlesex County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
1% (32,462)
9-12th Grade
3% (48,693)
High School / GED
18% (292,159)
Some College
12% (194,773)
Associate's Degree
6% (97,386)
Bachelor's Degree
28% (470,701)
Master's Degree
20% (324,621)
Professional Degree
4% (64,924)
Doctorate Degree
6% (97,386)
Education Middlesex County MA USA
< 9th Grade 1% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 3% 5% 6%
High School / GED 18% 23% 26%
Some College 12% 15% 20%
Associate's Degree 6% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 28% 25% 21%
Master's Degree 20% 15% 10%
Professional Degree 4% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 6% 3% 2%

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