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Middlesex Township’s story
150 years in pictures
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- 1876Middlesex Township is settled
Middlesex TownshipCumberland County, PA
A town of 7,636, settled in 1876.
6 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Doug Kerr · CC BY-SA 2.0
Population
7,636
2025 Census estimate · +9.7% since 2020
Median home value
$234K
Census ACS
Household income
$77K
median
Median age
48.6
years
Jobs based here
7,042
A job hub
TownGrade
B+
#497 of 1032 in PA
Is Middlesex Township a good place to live?
Middlesex Township is a solid, middle-of-the-road choice. It grades B+ overall, ranked 497th of 1032 in Pennsylvania, with no subject far below average. Its best mark is schools: its schools rank ahead of 91% of Pennsylvania towns. It also does better than most on health: residents are healthier than 63% of U.S. towns on CDC estimates. A typical home there costs about $234K, 2.9 years of the Harrisburg metro’s $81K median household income. Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 88% of U.S. towns. Only 106 of Pennsylvania’s 1,749 towns score lower on history. Middlesex Township’s average trip to work is 18 minutes, where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at 26 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes.
What makes Middlesex Township stand out
Where Middlesex Township beats most towns.
Jobs vs. working residents
Jobs here7,042
Residents who work2,935
Work
2.4 jobs for every working resident
A regional job hub: more jobs per worker than 96% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023.
Natural hazardsA
Very low risk of storm and flood damage
FEMA National Risk Index.
Cumberland Valley SD schools
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex El Sch | K–5 | 419 |
SchoolsA
On state tests and graduation
NCES · EDFacts.
A job hub
Every workday, about 6,809 people come to Middlesex Township for work
Where Middlesex Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
7,042jobs based in Middlesex Township
8%of working residents work in town
12 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Middlesex Township grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Pennsylvania), ordered by how far Middlesex Township is from typical.
Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 11% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listAOpen →SchoolsAOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 5.8 of 20; 3.7% of households have no car; 0% of workers walk, bike or ride transitDOpen →HealthUPMC Carlisle 6.8 miles awayBOpen →Jobs & income$77K median household incomeBOpen →Cost of livingB−Open →SafetyB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 65 attractions →Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and 32 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Middlesex Township. Close and well known come first.
4 mi National MonumentCarlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
Big draw39 mi LandmarkRaven Rock Mountain Complex
25 mi Theme parkHersheypark3.0M visitors a year
31 mi Ancient siteGettysburg Battlefield
25 mi Stadium & arenaHersheypark Stadium
25 mi MuseumHershey's Chocolate WorldSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain · Raven Rock Mountain Complex: US Government, Public domain · Hersheypark: Michael Gray, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Gettysburg Battlefield: Veggies, Public domain · Hersheypark Stadium: 45BearsFan, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Hershey's Chocolate World: Phillyfan0419, CC BY-SA 3.0
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Middlesex Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Middlesex Township, and how to reach them.
PowerPPL Electric Utilities18.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterMiddlesex Twp Muni Auth water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNearest public drop-offCarlisle Compost Facility, 2 miOpenStreetMap
Register to voteOnlineIn Pennsylvania you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereCumberland County Board of ElectionsCumberland County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jan 2025
ZIP codes17015, 1701317015 52% · 17013 47%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Middlesex Township.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B
Most working residents commute out of Middlesex Township
7,042 jobs are based in Middlesex Township, 2.4 for every working resident, so most of the people who work here commute in. The average commute takes 18.3 minutes, against 26.3 across Pennsylvania.
Most working residents leave Middlesex Township for work: only 8% work in town. Since 2013, Middlesex Township has added 425 jobs, to 7,042 in 2023. The top destinations are Carlisle (8%), Silver Spring Township (7%) and South Middleton Township (6%).
8%work in town
| Middlesex Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work from home | 15% | 12% | 11% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.1% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Middlesex Township8%
Carlisle8%
Silver Spring Township7%
South Middleton Township6%
Hampden Township6%
12 mi
median commute distance
7,042
jobs based in Middlesex Township
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
D
Walkability grade: more walkable than 12% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
SchoolsA
Middlesex Township’s grade for schools is an A
Its public schools are run by Cumberland Valley SD. Its one school is below.
91%of PA districts it outscoresASchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex El SchLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–5 | Grades K–5 | 419 | B |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within PA on state tests and graduation
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A
Middlesex Township faces a very low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 89% of U.S. communities. Since 1984, 7 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Middlesex Township.
11risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesTornadoes
7
paid flood claims since 1984
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
OutdoorsB+
11% of Middlesex Township is conserved land
15 miles of trail in 4 parks and preserves. The biggest park or preserve is State Game Lands Number 230, at 317 acres.
#388for trails in PA
| Middlesex Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 11% | 8.2% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.6 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
11%
conserved · 1,811 of 16,526 acres
15 mi
of trails · 0.6 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. State Game Lands Number 170 | 1 mi | 70 |
| 2. State Game Lands Number 230 | 0.1 mi | 317 |
| 3. LeTort Regional Authority | — | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Middlesex Township
Middlesex Township has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 86°, January nights drop to 23° and about 28 inches of snow falls in a winter.
28″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter25–41°
Spring41–62°
Summer63–84°
Fall45–65°
Oct 18
typical first frost
Apr 23
typical last frost
+1.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
Older than Pennsylvania overall
People 65 and older are 27% of residents (20% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 17% of residents (22% statewide). The median age in Middlesex Township is 48.6 years. Middlesex Township has grown 9.7% since 2020, to 7,636 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
48.6median age · PA 40.9
| Middlesex Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 27% | 21% | 18% |
| Median age | 48.6 years | 43.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 17% | 20% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 32% | 29% | 29% |
Middlesex TownshipPennsylvaniaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
15%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma9%
High school34%
Some college18%
Associate’s8%
Bachelor’s22%
Graduate10%
Women and men · all residents
52% women, 48% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±6.1 points. Across Pennsylvania, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Middlesex Township | PA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 9.7% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 6.9% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 10% | 9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 6.6% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 14.4% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13% | 11.9% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 12.7% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 14.9% | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 11.9% | 8.1% | 7% |
| No diploma | 8.7% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 33.6% | 32.9% | 26% |
| Some college | 17.8% | 15.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 8.3% | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 22% | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 9.6% | 14.3% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
HealthB
Middlesex Township’s grade for health is a B
Middlesex Township beats the Pennsylvania average on 1 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 18% of adults binge drink in Middlesex Township.
63%healthier than U.S. townsBHealth Grade
| Middlesex Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 18% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 34% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 16% | 17% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 17% | 14% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
1 better24 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Middlesex Township | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 10.6% | 14.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.9% | 8.8% |
UPMC Carlisle
6.8 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
58th
percentile among PA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
SafetyB−
Middlesex Township is safer than 51% of U.S. towns, by crime per resident
Pennsylvania has less reported crime than most states, so among its own towns Middlesex Township sits closer to the middle.
51%of U.S. towns report more crimeB−Safety Grade
| Middlesex Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 1.7 per 1,000 residents | 0.7 | 1.6 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 7.7 per 1,000 residents | 5.7 | 9.9 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Middlesex Township1.7
Pennsylvania2.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Middlesex Township7.7
Pennsylvania13.6
U.S.15.5
51st
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
28th
percentile among PA towns
13
violent crimes reported in 2025
58
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Middlesex Township
19pages on Middlesex Township
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
5 within 15 miles of the center of Middlesex Township
Dickinson CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Carlisle4.9 mi$65,650 tuitionMessiah UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Mechanicsburg10.2 mi$42,240 tuitionHarrisburg Area Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Harrisburg13.3 mi$6,975 in-state tuition
About 6 of every 100 Middlesex Township residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Pennsylvania.
About Middlesex Township
Township in Pennsylvania, US
Middlesex Township is a township located in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2010 census, the township had a total population of 7,040. A portion of the Carlisle Barracks property is in the township.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 26 sq mi
Middlesex Township’s neighbors
6 towns share a border with Middlesex Township.
Carroll TownshipSilver Spring TownshipRye TownshipSouth Middleton TownshipNorth Middleton TownshipMonroe TownshipMiddlesex Township
How the neighbors grade
| Town | PA rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex Township | #497 | B+ | B− | B− | A | B |
| Carroll Township | #861 | C | B− | — | B− | C |
| Silver Spring Township | #172 | A | C− | B+ | A | A |
| Rye Township | — | — | B | — | B | B+ |
| South Middleton Township | #271 | A | B− | — | A− | B+ |
| North Middleton Township | #396 | B+ | B− | A− | B− | B |
| Monroe Township | #226 | A | C | — | A | A− |
Rye Township has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. Carroll Township, Rye Township, South Middleton Township and Monroe Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Middlesex Township with a neighbor →
Questions about Middlesex Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Middlesex Township, PA a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Middlesex Township grades B+ overall, better than 66% of U.S. towns and #497 of 1032 in Pennsylvania. It grades B for health, B− for safety and A for schools. Walkability is its weak spot, with a D.
Is Middlesex Township, PA safe?
Yes, by national standards. Pennsylvania has less crime than most states, so among its own towns Middlesex Township sits nearer the middle.
Is Middlesex Township, PA expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B−.