Middlesex County, CT Eviction Risk
15 cities · 85,425 residents · Avg 5.0/10 (Moderate) · Updated5.0Avg score
5.8Highest city
4.2Lowest city
30.7%Rent burden
$1,494Median rent
County heatmap
All cities in Middlesex County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middletown, CT | 47,958 | $1,446 | 29.3% | 5.8 |
| 2 | Westbrook Center, CT | 2,501 | $1,397 | 42.9% | 5.7 |
| 3 | Chester Center, CT | 2,026 | $1,473 | 29.5% | 5.7 |
| 4 | Portland, CT | 5,944 | $1,122 | 29.9% | 5.4 |
| 5 | Clinton, CT | 3,465 | $1,432 | 26.8% | 5.3 |
| 6 | Durham, CT | 3,347 | $1,625 | 36.3% | 5.3 |
| 7 | East Hampton, CT | 3,347 | $1,347 | 37.5% | 5.1 |
| 8 | Old Saybrook Center, CT | 1,659 | $1,414 | 43.3% | 5.1 |
| 9 | Deep River Center, CT | 2,407 | $1,242 | 35.7% | 5.0 |
| 10 | Saybrook Manor, CT | 1,358 | $2,149 | 31.8% | 5.0 |
| 11 | Lake Pocotopaug, CT | 4,875 | $1,357 | 25.7% | 4.7 |
| 12 | Essex Village, CT | 2,705 | $2,056 | 23.0% | 4.4 |
| 13 | Moodus, CT | 2,042 | $1,157 | 15.0% | 4.4 |
| 14 | Higganum, CT | 1,742 | $1,707 | 23.1% | 4.2 |
| 15 | Fenwick, CT | 49 | — | — | 4.2 |
About Middlesex County
Middlesex County spans 15 cities serving approximately 85,425 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 5.0/10.
Risk varies city-by-city within the county. Use the grid above to see exact scores, median gross rent, and rent burden for every municipality. Click any city for full sub-score breakdown including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.
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