At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$122,383 per capita
Home Value
$976,300
Zillow: $1,469,881
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
37.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,296/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
81.5%
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
0.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
19.9%
5.9% smoking rate
How Essex Fells Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Essex Fells's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Essex Fells a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Essex Fells residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $122,383. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 23,692 business establishments, including 1,759 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Essex Fells is $976,300 , 246% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,469,881. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 37.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Safety & Crime
Essex Fells reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,296/100K.
Education
81.5% of adults in Essex Fells hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(142% above the national average).
98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Essex Fells has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,320
Median Age43.8 yrs
Density1,645/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born10.7%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$122,383
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty0.3%
County GDP$76,180M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,699
Housing
A
Home Value$976,300
Rent$3,501
Ownership96.8%
Zillow$1,469,881
Housing Units798
Rent Burden37.5%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,296/100K
Health
Obesity19.9%
Diabetes5.4%
Smoking5.9%
Heart Disease3.4%
Premature Death8,341/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain44.9 in/yr
Elevation506 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+81.5%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+42.7%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 72%
Commute32 min
Broadband95.9%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries34
Did You Know?
The median home in Essex Fells was built in 1950.
32.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.549 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
3.0% of the population has a disability.
10.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 1,759 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.