Neighborhood · Essex, MD

Middlesex Eviction Risk: Moderate

1 census tracts · pop 3,815 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 4.4/10 · range 4.4–4.4

Middlesex is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Essex with 1 census tract and a population of 3,815 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 4.4/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 66% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 26% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,819/month sits 38% higher than the Essex citywide average ($1,319).

Risk score

4.4

Moderate

1 tracts · population-weighted

Middlesex vs Essex How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

66.4% +96%

Essex: 33.8%

Average gross rent

$1,819 +38%

Essex: $1,319

Average HH income

$67,317 +0%

Essex: $67,082

Poverty rate

7.8% -38%

Essex: 12.7%

Renter share

16.1% -58%

Essex: 38.7%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across Middlesex and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 1 tracts span score 4.4–4.4

Why Middlesex scores 4.4

9 axes · pop-weighted · 1 = landlord-friendly

State political climate

legislature & governorship · Range 5.7–5.7 across tracts

5.7

Regional political climate

County-level mix · 2024 presidential margin · Range 6.4–6.4 across tracts

6.4

Local political climate

Parent city governance · Range 8.9–8.9 across tracts

8.9

Rent control risk

66% of income on rent · Range 7.4–7.4 across tracts

7.4

Eviction process difficulty

State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 5.6–5.6 across tracts

5.6

Tenant organizing strength

16% renter households · Range 8.4–8.4 across tracts

8.4

Housing court bias

County bench composition · Range 6.8–6.8 across tracts

6.8

Economic stress

7.8% below poverty line · Range 1.9–1.9 across tracts

1.9

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 4.3–4.3 across tracts

4.3

Risk score comparison

Middlesex vs. parent city, state, U.S.

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Census tracts

1 tracts in Middlesex

Ranked highest-risk first. Click for per-tract detail.

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
24005492300	4.4	3,815	66%	$1,819

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 33

Pop-weighted across 1 tracts. Higher = more vulnerable to disaster, displacement, and rent shocks. Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022.

Socioeconomic status 54%ile

Poverty, unemployment, no-HS-diploma, housing cost burden

Household characteristics 38%ile

Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+

Racial/ethnic minority 32%ile

Hispanic + non-white share of population

Housing & transport 16%ile

Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle

CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted

Eviction-adjacent indicators in Middlesex

Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.

15.2%Housing insecurity
8.8%Utility shutoff threat
16.8%Food insecurity
12.4%SNAP enrollment
9.8%No health insurance
26.6%Any disability

Frequently asked

About Middlesex

What is the eviction-risk score for Middlesex?

Middlesex scores 4.4/10 (Moderate tier) across 1 census tracts. The pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score blends state law, county filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income and poverty signals.

How does Middlesex compare to Essex overall?

Middlesex scores 2.0 points lower than Essex overall (6.4/10). Renters spend 66% of income on rent vs 34% citywide. Average rent: $1,819 vs $1,319.

What is the average rent in Middlesex?

Average gross rent in Middlesex is $1,819/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 66% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of Middlesex residents are renters?

16% of Middlesex households are renter-occupied (vs 39% in Essex). The neighborhood has 3,815 residents.

Is Middlesex a high social-vulnerability area?

Middlesex sits in the 33rd percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (less vulnerable). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.

How safe is Middlesex for landlords?

Middlesex carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (4.4/10). Pop-weighted across 1 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to Essex as a whole (6.4/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.

What is the demographic breakdown of Middlesex?

Middlesex has 3,229 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (74.1%), Black (non-Hispanic) (17.8%), Other / Multiracial (7.2%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near Middlesex

5.1 Glenmar Manor 2 tracts · pop 7,230 2.9 Kenwood 4 tracts · pop 13,465 5.3 Battle Grove 2 tracts · pop 7,814 5.2 Gray Haven 2 tracts · pop 3,580 3.7 Apple Ridge 2 tracts · pop 5,869 5.4 Chesterwood 2 tracts · pop 10,734

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside Essex

Same parent city, ranked by score similarity to Middlesex.

4.3 Valecrest 1 tracts · pop 3,383 4.7 Essexshire Gate 1 tracts · pop 3,869 4.8 Marine Oak Village 1 tracts · pop 4,458 4 Silver Manor 1 tracts · pop 2,417 4.9 Back River Highlands 1 tracts · pop 3,260 5.5 Hartland Village 1 tracts · pop 6,246

Zoom out