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Middlesex’s story
Middlesex in pictures
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 6 places on the National Register.
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MiddlesexNY
A town of 1,407. A typical home worth about $289K.
Population
1,407
−7.9% since 2010
Typical home
$289K
+2.4% in a year
Household income
$76K
median
Median age
55.3
years
Jobs based here
165
A commuter town
What makes Middlesex stand out
The 3 things Middlesex does most differently from other towns.
Small town
1,407 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
South BristolPotterGorhamCanandaiguaMiddlesex
Middlesex’s report card
Now in Middlesex
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Residents weigh in
Live in Middlesex? Is a C− for its schools right?
Your answer becomes a post in Middlesex’s Town Square.
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Middlesex. Another town gets a different order.
Housing
A typical Middlesex home is worth about $289K
The typical Middlesex home is worth about $289,000, up 2.4% in a year, 45% below the New York typical home.
$289KZillow home value
Typical home value
Middlesex$289K
New York$527K
+2.4%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Schools
Middlesex’s public schools outperform 20% of New York districts
The public schools Middlesex’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 80% of New York’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
C−School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex Valley Elementary School | PK–2 | 242 | Not graded |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within NY on state tests and graduationAll 1 schools →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Middlesex
Most working residents leave Middlesex for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Canandaigua (9%), Milo (7%) and Canandaigua (6%). Half commute less than 15 miles.
5%work in town
Where working residents work
In Middlesex5%
Canandaigua9%
Milo7%
Canandaigua6%
Gorham6%
15 mi
median commute distance
165
jobs based in Middlesex
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Middlesex has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 55 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
55″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter19–34°
Spring34–56°
Summer58–79°
Fall41–60°
Oct 22
typical first frost
Apr 29
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 63% of U.S. communities.
63risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingDrought
3
paid flood claims since 2014
7
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Outdoors
6.7% of Middlesex is conserved land
7.9 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves.
6.7%conserved
6.7%
conserved · 1,451 of 21,708 acres
7.9 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. High Tor Wildlife Management Area | 3.1 mi | 850 |
| 2. Bare Hill Unique Area | 2.5 mi | 300 |
| 3. High Tor Wildlife Management Area - Clark Gully | 0.7 mi | 67 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Health
Healthier than 52% of U.S. towns
Middlesex beats the New York average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
B−Health Grade
32 measures vs. New York
4 better19 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Middlesex | NY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 11.2% | 14.5% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.7% | 6% |
F F Thompson Hospital
10.8 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
35th
percentile among NY towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
A commuter town
95% of working residents leave Middlesex for work
Where Middlesex’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
165jobs based in Middlesex
5%of working residents work in town
15 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Middlesex
Town in New York, United States
Middlesex is a town in Yates County, New York, USA. The population was 1,495 at the 2010 census. The name originates from a historic region of the UK. The Town of Middlesex is on the northwest corner of the county and is south of Canandaigua, New York.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 1,377
- Area
- 34 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,132 ft
- ZIP code
- 14507
- Area code
- 585