middlesex county
STATISTICS
Total Population (estimated 2026)
286,500 Anchored by Groton (defense) and New London (transportation/arts).
Median Household Income
$73,490 Highly variable: Towns like Salem ($109k+) vs. New London ($60k).
Average Rent
$1,677 Generally the most affordable coastal county in CT, but prices are rising fast.
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