Middlesex, New Jersey
Middlesex is a borough of 14,645 people in Middlesex County, New Jersey, founded in 1913.
Why visit Middlesex
Townapedia lists 24 museums and landmarks, 15 parks and trails, 56 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Brook Arts Center, Old Stone Arch Bridge, Vail-Trust House and Bound Brook.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 24°F, and about 21 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Middlesex
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Middlesex
Middlesex is a borough in Middlesex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It is located within the Raritan Valley region. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 14,636, its highest decennial count and an increase of 1,001 (+7.3%) from the 2010 census count of 13,635, which in turn reflected a decline of 82 (−0.6%) from the 13,717 counted in the 2000 census.
From the Wikipedia article Middlesex, New Jersey (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Brook Arts Center
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Theater and movie theater in Bound Brook, New Jersey, United States
10 Hamilton Street, Bound Brook
Old Stone Arch Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Bridge in Bound Brook, New Jersey
Buttermilk Falls
Waterfall · 3.2 mi
Waterfall in Bridgewater Township, New Jersey
Dunellen Theater and Cinema Cafe
Cinema and theater · 1.9 mi
458 North Avenue, Dunellen
Museums and landmarks24
Vail-Trust House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house in Somerset County, New Jersey
255 Greenbrook Road
Bound Brook
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
NJ Transit rail station
Dr. John Vermeule House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic house in Green Brook, New Jersey
Ephraim Fitz-Randolph House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Piscataway, New Jersey, listed on the NRHP in Middlesex County
Isaac Onderdonk House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in Piscataway, New Jersey
Joseph and Minnie White House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic house in Middlesex, New Jersey
Matthias Smock House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic house in Piscataway, New Jersey, United States
Middlebrook encampment
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Encampment site, first (1777) and second (1778–79), for the Continental Army near Middlebrook, New Jersey
Randolphville Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Bridge in New Jersey, United States of America
Road Up Raritan Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic district in Piscataway, New Jersey
Staats House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in South Bound Brook, New Jersey
Van Horne House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in Bridgewater Township, New Jersey
12 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds15
Green Brook Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Park in Plainfield and North Plainfield, New Jersey
Mountain View Park
Park · 0.7 mi
Park in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States of America
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Washington Valley Park
Park · 3.7 mi
Public park in Somerset County, New Jersey
3 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes56
Bella Roma
Restaurant · Italian, Pizza · 2.0 mi
Italian Resturant
66 Main Street, South Bound Brook
Mo-Fr 10:30-22:00
Garibaldi's Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.8 mi
y East Street, Bound Brook
Mo-Su 11:00-22:30
La Esquina Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.8 mi
429 East Main Street, Bound Brook
Mo-Su 11:00-20:00
44 more on the map.
History
The Harris Lane School was a one-room schoolhouse that was the oldest school in Middlesex County, dating back to its construction in the 1790s. The original Pierce School was known as the East Bound Brook School House and The Parker House was also used for education until it was converted into a two-family house. As the Borough grew new schools were constructed to accommodate many more students. Our Lady of Mt. Virgin School was the first parochial school built in 1954.
In 1905, the Lincoln section of Middlesex organized a volunteer fire company and that set the organization of four other fire companies in the borough.
Middlesex was a portion of Piscataway Township, until May 6, 1913, when it was incorporated as a separate entity through the action of the state legislature and local referendum. George Harris was elected as the first mayor and the first borough council was elected at the same time. Two constables were the law enforcement officers and were soon assisted by five appointed marshals.
From the History section of Middlesex, New Jersey on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship13
Presbyterian Church at Bound Brook
Church · Presbyterian · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
409 Mountain Avenue
Resurrection of Christ Polish National Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 1.7 mi
Shopping16
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries47
Alexander Batcho Intermediate School
School · 5.6 mi
100 North 13Th Avenue, Manville
Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School
School · 4.7 mi
128 Merriwood Road, Bridgewater
Healthcare2
Map of Middlesex
190 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 24°F | 3.8 in | 5.1 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 26°F | 3.1 in | 8.3 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 32°F | 4.3 in | 5.3 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 42°F | 3.6 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 75°F | 51°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 60°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 66°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 64°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 58°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 46°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 36°F | 3.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 29°F | 4.2 in | 2.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Plainfield Hcn (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Middlesex County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-14: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
- 2012-10-30: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Central Jersey Regional Airport (JVI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Bound Brook 2 mi west, about 3 min by car
- Martinsville 5 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Manville 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- East Franklin 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Highland Park 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Metuchen 7 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Blackwells Mills 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Bradley Gardens 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Franklin Park 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Fords 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Joseph and Minnie White House, Middlesex, NJ - front view, Zeete, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Middlesex, NJ Firemen's Memorial, Jan. 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Middlesex CR 607 eb in Middlesex Borough, NJ (4), March 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Middlesex, NJ municipal building, Jan. 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mountain Avenue nb, Middlesex Borough, NJ, March 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Middlesex CR 607 eb in Middlesex Borough, NJ (5), March 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Middlesex CR 607 eb in Middlesex Borough, NJ (3), March 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Middlesex, NJ public library, Jan. 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Middlesex Sampling Plant, Historic American Engineering Record, creator Hellawell, Dennis L, photographer, Public domain
- Middlesex High School, NJ, Jan. 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Middlesex CR 607 eb in Middlesex Borough, NJ (2), March 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Middlesex CR 607 eb in Middlesex Borough, NJ (6), March 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-05-20 16 39 52 View east along New Jersey State Route 28 (Union Avenue) at Harris Avenue, Shepherd Avenue and Grant Avenue in Middlesex, Middlesex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NJ Route 28 eb, eastern Middlesex Borough, March 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-05-20 16 38 28 View west along New Jersey State Route 28 (Union Avenue) at Harris Avenue, Shepherd Avenue and Grant Avenue in Middlesex, Middlesex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Middlesex CR 607 eb in Middlesex Borough, NJ (1), March 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Joseph and Minnie White House, Middlesex, NJ - side view, Zeete, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Joseph and Minnie White House, Middlesex, NJ - rear view, Zeete, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Brook Arts Center, Bound Brook, NJ, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Stone Arch Bridge, Bound Brook, south view, Zeete, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Presbyterian Church, Bound Brook, Zeete, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Vail-Trust House, Green Brook, NJ - south view, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- JOHN VERMEULE HOUSE, SOMERSET COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1. Historic American Buildings Survey Nathaniel R. Ewan, Photographer May 6, 1936 EXTERIOR - SOUTHWEST ELEVATION - Ephraim Fitz-Randolph House, South Randolphville Road, Newtown, Middlesex County, NJ, Photo by Nathaniel R. Ewan, Public domain
- Randolphville Bridge, side view, Piscataway, NJ, Zeete, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Playground and flowering trees, Green Brook Park, Plainfield, NJ, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 614 Greenbrook Road, North Plainfield, NJ, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bound Brook Station - April 2015, Adam Moss, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Van Horne House, Bridgewater Township, NJ - looking northwest, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Van Wickle House in Somerset, New Jersey on 31 October 2006, Richard Arthur Norton (1958- ) at English Wikipedia, CC BY 2.5
- Isaac Onderdonk House, Road Up Raritan, Zeete, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Abraham Staats House, NJ, north view, Zeete, CC BY-SA 3.0
- John Field House, south elevation, Zeete, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Washvalleyreservoir, Ekem, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Memorial Church - 01, Oleg Yunakov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Middle Brook, Washington Valley Park, NJ - Buttermilk Falls panorama, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Queen's Bridge-South Bound Brook, New Jersey, Sunweb52, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Somerset, NJ CR 634 eb past western terminus, Green Brook, NJ, Oct. 2026, Mr. Matté, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Green Brook from CR 634, Green Brook, NJ, Oct. 2026, Mr. Matté, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Vail-Trust Wagon House, Green Brook, NJ - south view, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
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