Essex, MA
Massachusetts · Essex County · Boston-Cambridge-Newton Metro
Essex is a small town in Massachusetts with a population of 1,775. Residents earn $156,094 per year, which is 108% above the national average.
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How Essex Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Economy
A+Housing
B+Crime
C+Health
Climate
Education
A+Community
Is Essex a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Essex receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Essex stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Essex is $156,094, which is significantly higher than the national average / 108% above $75,149. This places Essex among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Essex is $774,400, making it a premium housing market at 175% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,750 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Safety & Crime
Essex is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 962 per 100,000, 51% below the national average.
Education
Essex is a highly educated community / 67.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Climate & Weather
Essex experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches, including 51.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Essex vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Essex vs U.S. Average
Income: Essex vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $156,094 |
| 108% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $63,654 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,453 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $111,515 |
| Gini Index | 0.483 (0=equal, 1=unequal) |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.1% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.0% |
| 84% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 28,628 |
| County GDP | $60,733M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 1,878 |
| Healthcare | 2,243 |
| Retail | 2,499 |
| Manufacturing | 777 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,835 |
| 152% above US avg | |
| Cost of Living | 105.80 (100=avg) |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.14% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 23.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 64.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.9% |
| Work from Home | 14.5% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $774,400 |
| 175% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $871,366 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,750 |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 31.2% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $1,565 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,730 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,270 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,722 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,006 |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 75.2% |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 24.8% |
| Housing Units | 669 |
| Median Year Built | 1955 |
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,835 |
| 152% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.14% |
Health Metrics: Essex vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 26.3% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.1% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 4.1% |
| Cancer | 8.1% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| Smoking | 8.4% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Binge Drinking | 19.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.5% |
| Depression | 24.2% |
| Mental Distress | 14.9% |
| Physical Distress | 9.6% |
| Short Sleep | 33.3% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 99.6% |
| Uninsured | 2.9% |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Primary Care | 1:1,350 |
| Dentists | 1:1,081 |
| Mental Health | 1:146 |
| Checkup Rate | 79.8% |
| Dental Visits | 77.1% |
| Premature Death | 5,853/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,243 |
Crime Rates: Essex vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
Property Crime
| Total Property | 961.5/100K |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 219.8/100K |
| Theft | 741.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 30 |
| Traffic Accidents | 6 |
| Avg Accident Severity | 2.0 / 4.0 |
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 19 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 862/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6405°N, 70.7712°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Essex County County |
| Nearest Airport | Beverly Regional (BVY) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 82.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 4 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0421 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 8.1 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 95.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very High |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 3.9 in |
Essex has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 27°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (3.0").
2024 Presidential Election (County)
Winner: Democrat by 20.3 points
Safety & Disasters
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 30 |
| Traffic Accidents | 6 |
| Avg Accident Severity | 2.0 / 4.0 |
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 67.9% |
| 101% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.1% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 30.7% |
| School Test Score | 6.46 |
Area & Infrastructure
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro / 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 862/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.2 sq mi |
| County | Essex County County |
Services
| Broadband Access | 95.4% |
| Avg Download Speed | 201.1 Mbps |
| Avg Upload Speed | 61.6 Mbps |
| Max Download Speed | 1,000 Mbps |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 38 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,243 |
| Restaurants | 1,878 |
| Retail Stores | 2,499 |
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 23.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 64.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.9% |
| Work from Home | 14.5% |
Healthcare
| Doctor Visit (Primary Care) | $265 ($159–$423) |
| Specialist Visit | $370 ($212–$582) |
| Urgent Care Visit | $212 ($106–$370) |
| Emergency Room Visit | $2,328 ($846–$5,290) |
| Dental Cleaning | $138 ($79–$212) |
| Dental Filling | $265 ($159–$423) |
Auto Repair
| Oil Change (Conventional) | $48 ($26–$79) |
| Oil Change (Synthetic) | $79 ($53–$127) |
| Brake Pad Replacement | $317 ($159–$529) |
| Tire Rotation | $42 ($21–$79) |
| New Tires (Set of 4) | $635 ($423–$1,058) |
| Battery Replacement | $212 ($106–$370) |
Home Services
| Plumber (Per Hour) | $106 ($63–$159) |
| Electrician (Per Hour) | $95 ($53–$148) |
| HVAC Repair | $423 ($159–$846) |
| HVAC System Install | $7,406 ($4,232–$12,696) |
| Roof Repair | $1,058 ($423–$2,116) |
| Roof Replacement | $9,522 ($5,819–$15,870) |
Legal
| Divorce (Uncontested) | $1,587 ($529–$3,703) |
| Divorce (Contested) | $15,870 ($5,290–$31,740) |
| DUI Defense | $5,290 ($2,116–$10,580) |
| Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) | $1,587 ($846–$3,174) |
| Will Preparation | $529 ($212–$1,058) |
| Trust Preparation | $2,645 ($1,058–$5,290) |
Personal Care
| Men's Haircut | $26 ($16–$48) |
| Women's Haircut | $58 ($32–$106) |
| Hair Coloring (Full) | $159 ($79–$265) |
| Manicure | $26 ($16–$48) |
| Pedicure | $42 ($26–$69) |
| Massage (1 Hour) | $85 ($53–$138) |
Food & Grocery
| Gallon of Milk (per gallon) | $4.34 ($3.17–$5.82) |
| Dozen Eggs (per dozen) | $3.70 ($2.65–$5.29) |
| Loaf of Bread | $4.02 ($2.65–$5.82) |
| Chicken Breast (per lb) | $4.76 ($3.17–$6.88) |
| Ground Beef (per lb) | $5.82 ($4.23–$7.94) |
| Rice (per lb) | $1.06 ($0.63–$1.90) |
Utilities
| Electricity (Monthly) | $148 ($85–$265) |
| Natural Gas (Monthly) | $74 ($32–$159) |
| Water/Sewer (Monthly) | $74 ($42–$127) |
| Internet (Monthly) | $74 ($42–$106) |
| Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) | $69 ($32–$106) |
| Cable TV (Monthly) | $90 ($53–$159) |
Transportation
| Monthly Parking (Downtown) | $212 ($79–$529) |
| Car Insurance (Annual) | $2,116 ($1,270–$3,703) |
| Bus Pass (Monthly) | $74 ($32–$138) |
| Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) | $16 ($8.46–$26) |
| Car Registration (Annual) | $106 ($32–$265) |
| Driver's License Renewal | $32 ($16–$79) |
Education & Childcare
| Daycare (Infant, Monthly) | $1,270 ($635–$2,645) |
| Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) | $1,058 ($529–$2,116) |
| After-School Care (Monthly) | $423 ($212–$741) |
| Tutoring (Per Hour) | $53 ($26–$106) |
| SAT/ACT Prep Course | $1,058 ($423–$2,645) |
| Private School (K-12, Annual) | $13,225 ($5,290–$31,740) |
Pets
| Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) | $63 ($32–$106) |
| Dog Vaccination (Annual) | $106 ($53–$212) |
| Dog Grooming | $63 ($32–$106) |
| Pet Boarding (Per Night) | $42 ($21–$79) |
| Dog Spay/Neuter | $317 ($159–$529) |
| Cat Spay/Neuter | $212 ($106–$423) |
Childcare
| Center-Based (monthly) | |
| Infant | $1,999 |
| Toddler | $1,769 |
| Preschool | $1,342 |
| Family Childcare (monthly) | |
| Infant | $1,082 |
| Toddler | $996 |
| Preschool | $866 |
Top Industries in Essex County
Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).
| Industry | Jobs | Establishments | Avg Annual Pay | Location Quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 64,038 | 9,524 | $61,998 | 1.38 |
| Manufacturing | 39,526 | 832 | $109,328 | 1.49 |
| Retail Trade | 34,981 | 2,289 | $42,998 | 1.08 |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 28,875 | 1,702 | $32,136 | 0.98 |
| Professional & Technical Services | 17,386 | 2,802 | $135,143 | 0.77 |
| Construction | 17,091 | 2,389 | $93,526 | 1.01 |
| Administrative & Waste Services | 16,503 | 1,403 | $60,343 | 0.87 |
| Other Services | 12,441 | 2,156 | $42,886 | 1.28 |
| Wholesale Trade | 10,341 | 995 | $120,899 | 0.81 |
| Educational Services | 8,210 | 330 | $58,211 | 1.23 |
| Finance & Insurance | 7,325 | 962 | $136,648 | 0.56 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 6,280 | 457 | $35,565 | 1.15 |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 6,270 | 521 | $61,877 | 0.46 |
| Information & Technology | 3,916 | 485 | $131,496 | 0.65 |
| Management of Companies | 3,718 | 123 | $175,558 | 0.68 |
| Real Estate | 3,344 | 726 | $89,853 | 0.67 |
| Utilities | 905 | 43 | $146,830 | 0.74 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 856 | 136 | $59,392 | 0.33 |
| Mining & Oil/Gas | 52 | 3 | $103,429 | 0.04 |
Schools in Essex
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Essex Regional High School | High | 416 | 41 | 10.1:1 |
| Manchester Memorial Elementary | Elementary | 291 | 32 | 9.1:1 |
| Manchester Essex Regional Middle School | Middle | 283 | 26 | 10.9:1 |
| Essex Elementary | Elementary | 231 | 22 | 10.5:1 |
Radio Stations near Essex
47 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| WRKO-AM 680 | news, talk | AAC | |
| Outpost Radio - 57 Chevy Radio (VIP) | golden oldies, oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CRB - Boston Early Music | boston, classical | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| KISS 108 WXKS FM 107.9 Boston | hits, hot adult contemporary | AAC | |
| WZBC | arts, chicago | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CRB Classical 99.5 AAC 256 | boston, classical | AAC 255 kbps | |
| WERS | alternative, college | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WBZ News Radio 1030 | — | AAC | |
| WUMB Blues | american, blues | MP3 128 kbps | |
| The Memories Station | 40s, 50s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CRB - Bach Channel | bach, boston | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| WUMB | folk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WGBH 89.7 | — | MP3 96 kbps | |
| WBUR | news, talk | MP3 48 kbps | |
| BumbleBee Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| KISS 108 - WXKS-FM 107.9 Boston | pop, top 40 | AAC | |
| WUMB 91.9 FM Boston, MA | americana, blues | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 100.7 WZLX | classic rock | AAC | |
| Boston Praise Radio & TV | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WGBH-WCRB Bach Channel | bach | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WRBB | college radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CRB - Holiday Classical Mix | boston, christmas | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| UncertainFM | alternative, freeform | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CRB Classical 99.5 | boston, classical | MP3 192 kbps | |
| CRB - Leonard Bernstein | boston, classical | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| WUNR 1600 AM | ethnic | MP3 56 kbps | |
| Christus Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CRB - Holiday Classics | boston, christmas | AAC+ 127 kbps | |
| WUMB Celtic Journey | celtic, folk | MP3 32 kbps | |
| WUMB Contemporary Folk | contemporary folk | MP3 24 kbps | |
| WRBB 104.9FM Campus Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WHAV | local, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 100.3 WHEB | rock | AAC | |
| The New 97.7 The Beat | — | AAC | |
| GBH 89.7 HLS | boston, gbh | AAC 130 kbps | |
| WUMB L’Air du Temps | chansons françaises, francophone | MP3 32 kbps | |
| CRB - BSO Channel | boston, boston symphony orchestra | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| WECB | — | MP3 120 kbps | |
| GBH 89.7 AAC 256 | boston, gbh | AAC 256 kbps | |
| WUMB 91.9 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WBUR 90.9 FM | mix | MP3 48 kbps | |
| Uncertain FM | alternative, forgotten classics | MP3 128 kbps | |
| JIB On The WEB | beautiful music, easy listening | MP3 128 kbps | |
| GBH 89.7 | boston, gbh | MP3 96 kbps | |
| CRB - Holiday Party Soundtrack | boston, christmas | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| CRB Classical 99.5 HLS | boston, classical | AAC 256 kbps | |
| GBH 89.7 AAC | boston, gbh | AAC 52 kbps |
National Parks Near Essex
258 national parks and monuments found near Essex.
| Park | Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Abigail Adams State Park | State Park | Free |
| Acushnet Cedar Swamp State Reservation | State Park | Free |
| Adams National Historical Park | National Historical Park | $15 |
| Agassiz Road | State Park | Free |
| Alewife Brook Reservation | State Park | Free |
| Ames Nowell State Park | State Park | Free |
| Angle Tree Monument Reservation | State Park | Free |
| Arborway Ii | State Park | Free |
| Arborway Overpass Path | State Park | Free |
| Armenian Heritage Park | State Park | Free |
| Ashland State Park | State Park | Free |
| Baldpate Pond State Park | State Park | Free |
| Bayswater Street | State Park | Free |
| Beaver Brook North Reservation | State Park | Free |
| Beaver Brook Reservation | State Park | Free |
| Bellevue Hill Reservation | State Park | Free |
| Black Hut Management Area | State Park | Free |
| Blackstone River | State Park | Free |
| Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park | State Park | Free |
| Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park | State Park | Free |
| Blackstone River Bikeway | State Park | Free |
| Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park | National Historical Park | Free |
| Blue Hills Reservation | State Park | Free |
| Boat Ramp | State Park | Free |
| Borderland State Park | State Park | Free |
| Boston African American National Historic Site | National Historic Site | Free |
| Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area | National Recreation Area | Free |
| Boston Harbor Islands State Park | State Park | Free |
| Boston National Historical Park | National Historical Park | Free |
| Boyden Park | State Park | Free |
| Boylston Street Ii | State Park | Free |
| Bradley Palmer State Park | State Park | Free |
| Breakheart Reservation | State Park | Free |
| Bristol Blake State Reservation | State Park | Free |
| Brooke Courthouse Plaza | State Park | Free |
| Bunker Hill Cc Athletic Fields | State Park | Free |
| Bunker Hill Cc Campus Grounds | State Park | Free |
| Calf Pasture Ii | State Park | Free |
| Callahan State Park | State Park | Free |
| Cana Portal | State Park | Free |
| Cannalonga Memorial Park | State Park | Free |
| Canterbury Brookside I | State Park | Free |
| Cape Cod National Seashore | National Seashore | $25 |
| Carson Beach | State Park | Free |
| Centre Street I | State Park | Free |
| Centre Street Ii | State Park | Free |
| Centre Street Iv | State Park | Free |
| Charles River Reservation | State Park | Free |
| Charles River Reservation | State Park | Free |
| Charlestown Parcel | State Park | Free |
| Chestnut Street | State Park | Free |
| Chinatown Park | State Park | Free |
| Cochituate State Park | State Park | Free |
| Colt State Park | State Park | Free |
| Columbia Road/Day Boulevard | State Park | Free |
| Commercial Point | State Park | Free |
| Commonwealth Plaza | State Park | Free |
| Conley & Tenean Streets Park | State Park | Free |
| Constitution Beach | State Park | Free |
| Copley Place Plaza | State Park | Free |
| Correia | State Park | Free |
| Crane Ledge Ii | State Park | Free |
| Crescent Beach State Park | State Park | Free |
| Cushing Memorial State Park | State Park | Free |
| Cutler Park Reservation | State Park | Free |
| Dean Parkway | State Park | Free |
| Decatur & Meridian Streets Park | State Park | Free |
| Dewey Square Parks | State Park | Free |
| Dewey Square Plaza | State Park | Free |
| Diamond Hill | State Park | Free |
| Dighton Rock State Park | State Park | Free |
| Dorchester Shores Reservation | State Park | Free |
| East Bay Bikepath | State Park | Free |
| Eastport Park | State Park | Free |
| Ellacoya State Park | State Park | Free |
| Elm Bank Reservation | State Park | Free |
| Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital Donation | State Park | Free |
| Endicott Triangle | State Park | Free |
| Fall River Heritage State Park | State Park | Free |
| Ferry Beach | State Park | Free |
| Ferry Beach State Park | State Park | Free |
| Flagg St Scoccer Field | State Park | Free |
| Fourth Street Park | State Park | Free |
| Franklin Park Zoo Parking/Dcr | State Park | Free |
| Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site | National Historic Site | Free |
| Gallivan/Hallet Circle | State Park | Free |
| Galvin Green | State Park | Free |
| Gaudette | State Park | Free |
| George Washington | State Park | Free |
| George Washington Picnic Grove | State Park | Free |
| Goddard Park | State Park | Free |
| Governor Thomas Dudley Park | State Park | Free |
| Governors State Park | State Park | Free |
| Great Brook Farm State Park | State Park | Free |
| Halibut Point State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hammond Pond Reservation | State Park | Free |
| Hampton Beach State Park | State Park | Free |
| Harrisville Pond Fising Access | State Park | Free |
| Hawksnest State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hopkinton State Park | State Park | Free |
| I-90 Interchange | State Park | Free |
| Indian Head Drive Boat Launch | State Park | Free |
| Jenness Beach State Park | State Park | Free |
| John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site | National Historic Site | Free |
| John L. Curran Fishing Area | State Park | Free |
| Johnny Appleseed State Park | State Park | Free |
| Johnston Historical | State Park | Free |
| Jordan Marsh Service Center | State Park | Free |
| Keech Pond Access | State Park | Free |
| Kingston State Park | State Park | Free |
| Lake Tiogue Boat Launch | State Park | Free |
| Laudholm Farms | State Park | Free |
| Lawrence Heritage State Park | State Park | Free |
| Lawrence Riverfront State Park | State Park | Free |
| Leather District Park | State Park | Free |
| Lincoln Street Green | State Park | Free |
| Lincoln Woods | State Park | Free |
| Lincoln Woods State Park | State Park | Free |
| London Street Park | State Park | Free |
| Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site | National Historic Site | Free |
| Longmeadow Fishing Area | State Park | Free |
| Lost Lake Boat Ramp | State Park | Free |
| Lowell Heritage State Park | State Park | Free |
| Lowell National Historical Park | National Historical Park | Free |
| Lowell Park | State Park | Free |
| Lynn Heritage State Park | State Park | Free |
| Lynn Shore Reservation | State Park | Free |
| Lynn Woods Reservation | State Park | Free |
| M Street Beach | State Park | Free |
| Malibu Beach | State Park | Free |
| Manchester-Portsmouth RR Bed | State Park | Free |
| Marblehead (Meetinghouse Eddy) Boat Launch | State Park | Free |
| Marine Industrial Park Entrance Ii | State Park | Free |
| Marine Park | State Park | Free |
| Mary Soo Hoo Park | State Park | Free |
| Mass Art Campus | State Park | Free |
| Massasoit State Park | State Park | Free |
| Maudslay State Park | State Park | Free |
| Meany Park | State Park | Free |
| Medfield Charles River State Reservation | State Park | Free |
| Medford Street Corridor I | State Park | Free |
| Melnea Cass Boulevard I | State Park | Free |
| Meshanticut Park | State Park | Free |
| Middlesex Fells Reservation | State Park | Free |
| Middlesex Fells Reservation | State Park | Free |
| Minute Man National Historical Park | National Historical Park | Free |
| Mother Brook Reservation | State Park | Free |
| Mowry Pond | State Park | Free |
| Mt. Vernon Street Plaza | State Park | Free |
| Myles Standish Monument State Reservation | State Park | Free |
| Mystic River Reservation | State Park | Free |
| Narragansett Parkway | State Park | Free |
| Nashua Street Park | State Park | Free |
| Neponset River Reservation | State Park | Free |
| New Chardon Square | State Park | Free |
| Nickerson State Park | State Park | Free |
| North End Park | State Park | Free |
| North Hampton State Park | State Park | Free |
| North Street Park | State Park | Free |
| Northwood Meadows State Park | State Park | Free |
| Odiorne Point State Park | State Park | Free |
| Old Harbor Reservation | State Park | Free |
| Olmsted Green | State Park | Free |
| Pallozi Farm | State Park | Free |
| Parallel Park | State Park | Free |
| Park Drive Ii | State Park | Free |
| Pascoag Reservoir (Echo Lake) | State Park | Free |
| Passeonkquis Cove Fishing Access | State Park | Free |
| Paul Revere Park | State Park | Free |
| Pawtuckaway State Park | State Park | Free |
| Perkins Street | State Park | Free |
| Pilgrim Memorial State Park | State Park | Free |
| Piscataqua River Boat Access | State Park | Free |
| Podium Plaza | State Park | Free |
| Ponagansett River Corridor | State Park | Free |
| Portal Park | State Park | Free |
| Purgatory Chasm State Reservation | State Park | Free |
| Quincy Shores Reservation | State Park | Free |
| Quinsigamond State Park | State Park | Free |
| Railroad Avenue | State Park | Free |
| Revere Beach Reservation | State Park | Free |
| Rfk Greenway I | State Park | Free |
| Richmond & North Streets Park I | State Park | Free |
| Richmond & North Streets Park Ii | State Park | Free |
| Rink Grounds | State Park | Free |
| Riverdale Park | State Park | Free |
| Rockingham Recreational Trail | State Park | Free |
| Rockingham Recreational Trail | State Park | Free |
| Rocky Point | State Park | Free |
| Roger Williams National Memorial | National Memorial | Free |
| Rolling Bridge Park | State Park | Free |
| Ronci | State Park | Free |
| Roxbury Heritage State Park | State Park | Free |
| Rumney Marsh Reservation | State Park | Free |
| Salem Maritime National Historical Park | National Historical Park | Free |
| Salisbury Beach State Reservation | State Park | Free |
| Salmon Falls | State Park | Free |
| Salters Grove | State Park | Free |
| Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site | National Historic Site | Free |
| Saugus River Reservation | State Park | Free |
| Savin Hill Cove | State Park | Free |
| Sayles Finishing | State Park | Free |
| Scarborough Beach State Park | State Park | Free |
| Scarmella/Maverick Square | State Park | Free |
| Scusset Beach State Reservation | State Park | Free |
| Sefsick | State Park | Free |
| Senator Finnegan Park | State Park | Free |
| Shag Rocks | State Park | Free |
| Silver Lake State Park | State Park | Free |
| Slatersville Pond | State Park | Free |
| Smith & Sayles Reservoir Access | State Park | Free |
| Snake Den State Park | State Park | Free |
| Somerset Street Plaza | State Park | Free |
| South Boston Maritime Park | State Park | Free |
| South Main Street Park | State Park | Free |
| South Street Community Garden | State Park | Free |
| Squibnocket Park | State Park | Free |
| State Fish Pier | State Park | Free |
| State House grounds | State Park | Free |
| State Pier 1 | State Park | Free |
| State Public Health Campus | State Park | Free |
| Stephen Hopkins | State Park | Free |
| Stillhouse Cove Boat Ramp | State Park | Free |
| Stony Brook Reservation | State Park | Free |
| Strandway/Castle Island | State Park | Free |
| Sweets Knoll State Park | State Park | Free |
| Ten Mile River | State Park | Free |
| The Fenway Ii | State Park | Free |
| Town Boat House | State Park | Free |
| Tree House Plaza | State Park | Free |
| Truman Parkway | State Park | Free |
| Tunnel Harborwalk | State Park | Free |
| Turnpike Overlook | State Park | Free |
| Two Lights State Park | State Park | Free |
| Umass Boston Campus Ctr Oval | State Park | Free |
| Union Pond Fishermans Access | State Park | Free |
| United Nbhd Of Lower Roxbury Cg | State Park | Free |
| Urban Arboretum | State Park | Free |
| Valenti Square | State Park | Free |
| Vaughan Woods State Park | State Park | Free |
| Vfw Parkway | State Park | Free |
| Victory Road Park | State Park | Free |
| Walden Pond State Reservation | State Park | Free |
| Wallis Sands State Park | State Park | Free |
| Webb Memorial State Park | State Park | Free |
| Weider Park | State Park | Free |
| Wentworth State Park | State Park | Free |
| West End Park | State Park | Free |
| Wharf District Park | State Park | Free |
| Williams Tunnel Portal Park | State Park | Free |
| Willow Pond Meadow | State Park | Free |
| Wilson Mountain Reservation | State Park | Free |
| Wilson Reservoir | State Park | Free |
| Wompatuck State Park | State Park | Free |
| Wood Island Bay Edge | State Park | Free |
| Wood Island Bay Marsh | State Park | Free |
| World War II Veterans Memorial State Park | State Park | Free |
| Wormwood Park | State Park | Free |
Historical Trends — Essex
Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).
Population
Median Household Income
| Year | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1,741 | $73,646 |
| 2015 | 1,613 | $105,208 |
| 2017 | 1,319 | $122,337 |
| 2019 | 1,393 | $114,479 |
| 2021 | 1,688 | $130,125 |
| 2023 | 1,775 | $156,094 |
Museums in Essex
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEFTLER VISITING ARTIST GALLERY | ART MUSEUM | 9782322655 | $114,978,001 | |
| GALLERY AT BARRINGTON CENTER FOR THE ARTS | ART MUSEUM | $84,549,848 | ||
| PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 161 ESSEX ST | 9787459500 | $61,411,766 |
| MONTSERRAT GALLERY | ART MUSEUM | $14,421,352 | ||
| CAPE ANN HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 27 PLEASANT STREET | 9782830455 | $2,765,118 |
| HOUSE OF THE SEVEN GABLES | GENERAL MUSEUM | 115 DERBY STREET SALEM | 9787440991 | $1,488,381 |
| PEABODY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 9785310805 | $609,264 | |
| MANCHESTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 10 UNION ST | 9785267230 | $558,361 |
| MANCHESTER HISTORY MUSEUM | HISTORY MUSEUM | 8606479983 | $558,361 | |
| WENHAM HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION & MUSEUM | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 9784682377 | $411,997 | |
| BEVERLY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 9789221186 | $365,473 | |
| MARBLEHEAD MUSEUM & HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 7816311768 | $341,379 | |
| ROCKPORT ART ASSOCIATION | ART MUSEUM | 9785466604 | $274,245 | |
| IPSWICH HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 9783562811 | $273,200 | |
| IPSWICH MUSEUM | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 6039687716 | $273,200 | |
| NEWBURYPORT MARITIME SOCIETY | GENERAL MUSEUM | 9784628681 | $266,031 | |
| NEWBURYPORT ART ASSOCIATION | ART MUSEUM | 9784658769 | $260,603 | |
| DANVERS HISTORICAL SOCIETY GLEN MAGNA | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 11 PAGE STREET | 9787771666 | $260,176 |
| PORTUGUESE AMERICAN WAR VETERANS POST 1 | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | $226,856 | ||
| HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF OLD NEWBURY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8507696128 | $211,336 | |
| ESSEX HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND SHIPBUILDING MUSEUM | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 66 MAIN STREET | 9787687541 | $176,141 |
| ESSEX SHIPBUILDING MUSEUM | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 9787687541 | $176,141 | |
| SANDY BAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 40 KING STREET | 9785469533 | $175,504 |
| LOWELLS MARITIME FOUNDATION DBA LOWELLS BOAT SHOP | GENERAL MUSEUM | 9788340050 | $164,265 | |
| SALEM ATHENAEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 9787442540 | $149,056 | |
| UNITED STATES LIGHTSHIP MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 256 MARGINAL STREET | $147,056 | |
| TOPSFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | TOPSFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY | $104,089 | |
| THACHER ISLAND ASSOCIATION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | $103,593 | ||
| NAHANT HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 7815812727 | $70,616 | |
| MUSEUM OF PRINTING | GENERAL MUSEUM | 9786860450 | $55,571 | |
| WHITTIER HOME ASSOCIATION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 86 FRIEND STREET | 9783881337 | $22,481 |
| BOXFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | ELM ST | 9788875078 | $21,132 |
| SWAMPSCOTT HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 7815991297 | $15,946 | |
| PLUM ISLAND AERODROME | HISTORY MUSEUM | $15,899 | ||
| MAGNOLIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 9782814789 | $14,335 | |
| JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF THE NORTH SHORE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 7816310831 | $14,034 | |
| NEWBURYPORT PRESERVATION TRUST | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 20 SHIP ST | 9784629079 | $12,559 |
| DANVERS ARCHIVAL CENTER | GENERAL MUSEUM | 9787740554 | $10,739 | |
| SALISBURY POINT RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 270 MAIN ST | $2,159 | |
| AMERICAN HAND FIRE ENGINE SOCIETY | HISTORY MUSEUM | 5084653948 | ||
| AMESBURY HAT MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 9783385359 | ||
| BARTLETT MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 270 MAIN STREET | 9783884528 | |
| BLACKBURN TAVERN | GENERAL MUSEUM | 9782821919 | ||
| BROCKELBANK MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 9783522208 | ||
| COACHMANS RIVER CENTER | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| COFFIN HOUSE MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 9784622634 | ||
| CUSHING HOUSE MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 9784622681 | ||
| ESSEX INSTITUTE | GENERAL MUSEUM | 9787443390 | ||
| ESSEX WATERFOUL MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 9787686953 | ||
| EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION | SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM | |||
| GEORGE PEABODY HOUSE MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 24 LOWELL STREET | 9785310355 | |
| GEORGETOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 108 EAST MAIN STREET | 9783522208 | |
| GRAND ARMY MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 7814777085 | ||
| GREAT MARSH PRESERVATION ADVOCATES | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| HAMMOND MUSEUM | HISTORY MUSEUM | 9782832080 | ||
| HISTORIC GARDENS OF NEWBURYPORT AND ENVIRONS | ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER | |||
| HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF SEABROOK | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 156 WALTON ROAD | 6034745066 | |
| LORING HOUSE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| LURA WOODSIDE WATKINS MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | |||
| LYNN MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 7815922465 | ||
| MACY-COLBY HOUSE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 9783883054 | ||
| MARY BAKER EDDY HISTORICAL HOME | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 7815935634 | ||
| MERRIAMAC HISTORICAL MUSEUM | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 9783469834 | ||
| MERROHAWKE NATURE SCHOOL (PREVIOUSLY BOAT CAMP NATURE SCHOOL) | ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER | 9784632233 | ||
| MIDDLETON HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 9 PLEASANT ST | 9787749301 | |
| NEW ENGLAND PIRATE MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 9787412800 | ||
| PHILLIPS HOUSE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 9787440440 | ||
| PHYLLIS A MARINE ASSOCIATION | GENERAL MUSEUM | |||
| PIONEER VILLAGE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 9787448815 | ||
| REVERE SOCIETY FOR CULTURAL PRESERVATION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 7812849366 | ||
| ROWLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 233 MAIN ST | 9789487483 | |
| SALEM ARTS ASSOCIATION | ART MUSEUM | 24 NEW DERBY ST | 9787454850 | |
| SALEM MARITIME NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 9787401691 | ||
| SALEM MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 9787440007 | ||
| SALEM WITCH MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 9787441692 | ||
| SALISBURY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 16 ELM STREET | 9783580015 | |
| SAUGUS HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 7812337232 | ||
| SAUGUS IRON WORKS NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 7812330050 | ||
| SEDGWICK GARDENS | ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER | |||
| SEWALL-SCRIPTURE HOUSE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| STEPHEN PHILLIPS TRUST HOUSE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 9787440440 | ||
| WEST NEWBURY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 98 HIGH STREET | 9784622681 | |
| WHIPPLE HOUSE MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 9783562811 | ||
| WILLIAM B SWETT MUSEUM | NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM | |||
| WINFISKY GALLERY | ART MUSEUM | 9785427890 | ||
| WITCH DUNGEON MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 9787413570 | ||
| WITCH HISTORY MUSEUM | HISTORY MUSEUM | 9787417770 | ||
| WITCH HOUSE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 9787448815 | ||
| AMESBURY CARRIAGE MUSUEM | HISTORY MUSEUM | $-2,874 |
Libraries in Essex
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAVERHILL PUBLIC LIBRARY | 99 MAIN ST. | 0.0 | 331,416 | |||
| LYNN PUBLIC LIBRARY | 5 NORTH COMMON ST. | 0.0 | 318,634 | |||
| PEABODY INSTITUTE LIBRARY | 82 MAIN ST. | 0.0 | 287,382 | |||
| NEWBURYPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY | 94 STATE ST. | 0.0 | 275,460 | |||
| BEVERLY PUBLIC LIBRARY | 32 ESSEX ST. | 0.0 | 242,117 | |||
| SALEM PUBLIC LIBRARY | 370 ESSEX ST. | 0.0 | 212,467 | |||
| GLOUCESTER LYCEUM & SAWYER FREE LIB | 2 DALE AVE. | 0.0 | 135,078 | |||
| ABBOT PUBLIC LIBRARY | 235 PLEASANT STREET | 0.0 | 134,669 | |||
| HAMILTON-WENHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY | 14 UNION ST. | 0.0 | 113,346 | |||
| ROCKPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY | 17 SCHOOL STREET | 0.0 | 105,393 | |||
| IPSWICH PUBLIC LIBRARY | 25 NORTH MAIN ST. | 0.0 | 99,200 | |||
| SAUGUS PUBLIC LIBRARY | 295 CENTRAL ST. | 0.0 | 91,578 | |||
| SWAMPSCOTT PUBLIC LIBRARY | 61 BURRILL ST. | 0.0 | 84,240 | |||
| TOPSFIELD TOWN LIBRARY | 1 SOUTH COMMON STREET | 0.0 | 75,431 | |||
| AMESBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY | 149 MAIN ST. | 0.0 | 64,386 | |||
| MERRIMAC PUBLIC LIBRARY | 86 WEST MAIN ST. | 0.0 | 51,500 | |||
| FLINT PUBLIC LIBRARY | 1 SOUTH MAIN ST. | 0.0 | 49,244 | |||
| G. A. R. MEMORIAL LIBRARY | 490 MAIN ST. | 0.0 | 48,965 | |||
| MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA PUB. LIBRARY | 15 UNION STREET | 0.0 | 42,554 | |||
| SEABROOK LIBRARY | 25 LIBERTY LANE | 0.0 | 39,972 | |||
| ROWLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY | 141 MAIN ST. | 0.0 | 36,495 | |||
| GEORGETOWN PEABODY LIBRARY | 2 MAPLE ST | 0.0 | 35,580 | |||
| REVERE PUBLIC LIBRARY | 179 BEACH ST. | 0.0 | 34,328 | |||
| BOXFORD TOWN LIBRARY | 10 ELM ST. | 0.0 | 29,451 | |||
| PEABODY INSTITUTE LIBRARY | 15 SYLVAN ST. | 0.0 | 29,000 | |||
| T.O.H.P. BURNHAM FREE LIBRARY | 30 MARTIN ST. | 0.0 | 21,181 | |||
| NEWBURY TOWN LIBRARY | 0 LUNT ST. | 0.0 | 18,979 | |||
| NAHANT PUBLIC LIBRARY | 15 PLEASANT ST. | 0.0 | 11,383 | |||
| SOUTH HAMPTON FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY | 3-1 HILLDALE AVENUE | 0.0 | 4,298 |
Farmers Markets in Essex
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beverly Farmers Market | Veterans Memorial Park, Rantoul St. and Railroad Ave. | 06/12/2017 to 10/02/2017 | Mon: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Cape Ann Farmers Market | Church Street | November to December | Sat:9:30 AM - 12:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Cape Ann Farmers Market | Stage Fort Park | June to October | Thu:3:00 PM - 6:30 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Danvers Farmers Market | 87 Elm Street | 06/08/2016 to 10/05/2016 | Wed: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Essex Farmers Market | 24 Martin Street | 06/21/2014 to 10/18/2014 | Sat: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Georgetown Farmers' Market | Crosby's Marketplace | ||||
| Ipswich Farmers Market | 36 S. Main St. | 06/20/2014 to 10/17/2014 | Fri: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Lynn, Central Square | Corner of Union & Exchange Streets | 07/03/2014 to 10/30/2014 | Thu: 11:00 AM-3:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Marblehead Farmers' Market | 217 Pleasant St | 06/03/2017 to 11/18/2017 | Sat: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Merrimac | 27 Church Street | Visit | |||
| Middleton | 49 South Main Street, | Visit | |||
| Peabody Farmer's Market | 24 Lowell Street | 07/12/2016 to 10/18/2016 | Tue: 1:00 PM-6:00 PM; | ||
| Revere Farmers' Market | 249 Broadway | 07/08/2016 to 10/07/2016 | Fri: 12:30 PM-4:30 PM; | Yes | |
| Rowley Farmers Market | rowley common main street | 07/13/2014 to | Mon: 8:00 AM-;Sun: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM; | ||
| Salem Farmers' Market | Front Street at Derby Square | 06/09/2016 to 10/13/2016 | Thu: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Saugus/Cliftondale | Anna Parker Playground Essex Street | 06/25/2013 to 10/08/2013 | Tue: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM; | ||
| Swampscott Farmers Market | 200 Essex Street | 06/12/2016 to 10/30/2016 | Sun: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| The Newburyport Farmers' Market | 50 Water st | 01/01/2016 to 12/31/2016 | Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Topsfield Farmers Market | 207 Boston Street | ||||
| West Newbury/Laurel Grange | 21 Garden Street |
Restaurants in Essex
8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Essex
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Essex
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Essex
2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Essex
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Ann Brewing Co | Gloucester, Venues, Bar, wholesale, manufacturing, food, brewer | 27 Commercial St | 9782814782 | |
| Cape Ann Brewing Company Brewpub | Food & Drink, Breweries | 11 Rogers St | 9782814782 | |
| Far From The Tree Cider | Wineries & Vineyards, Breweries, Bars & Clubs, Food & Drink, Nightlife, More | 108 Jackson St | 19782242904 | |
| Ipswich Ale Brewery | Breweries, Food & Drink | 2 Brewery Pl | 19783563329 | |
| Jewell Towne Vineyards | Wineries, Vineyards, Brewers | 65 Jewell St | 6033940600 | |
| Newburyport Brewing Company | Food & Drink, Brewery, Breweries | 4 New Pasture Rd | 9784638700 | Visit |
Pharmacies in Essex
1 pharmacies and drugstores.
| Pharmacy | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| ALLEN'S HEALTH MART PHARMACY | 40 BEACH STREET | 978-526-1321 |
Daycare Centers in Essex
5 licensed childcare and daycare facilities.
| Facility | Type | Phone | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HORNETS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM 43 LINCOLN ST |
CENTER BASED — LARGE GROUP | (978) 526-2019 | OPEN |
| MAGIC YEARS NURSERY SCHOOL 1 CHAPEL LANE |
CENTER BASED — LARGE GROUP | (978) 526-4750 | OPEN |
| MAGICAL BEGINNINGS ESSEX ACADEMY 1 SCOTT'S WAY |
CENTER BASED — LARGE GROUP | (978) 768-6287 | OPEN |
| TARA MONTESSORI SCHOOL 60 SCHOOL ST |
CENTER BASED — LARGE GROUP | (978) 526-8487 | OPEN |
| YMCA OF THE NORTHSHORE AT ESSEX ELEMENTARY 12 STORY ST |
SCHOOL BASED — LARGE GROUP | (978) 356-9622 | OPEN |
EV Charging Stations in Essex
| Name | Address | Network | Level 2 | DC Fast | Connectors | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MANTOWN01944 MANCHESTERMA1 | 10 Central St | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| MANTOWN01944 MANCHESTERMA2 | 10 Central St | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| MANTOWN01944 STATION1 | 43 Lincoln St | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| Village Restaurant | 55 Main St | AMPUP | 2 | J1772 | public |
Cell Towers in Essex
| Address | Structure Type | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 40 DORY ROAD | LTOWER | 59 |
| 40 DORY ROAD | LTOWER | 59 |
| 68 JOHNSON ROAD | MTOWER | 45 |
| 68 JOHNSON ROAD | MTOWER | 45 |
Fire Stations in Essex
| Name | Address | Type | Active Firefighters | Volunteers | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essex Fire Department | 11 John Wise AVE | Volunteer | 978-768-6363 |
Bridges in Essex
| Location | Type | Kind | Year Built | Length (ft) | Daily Traffic | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1953 | 87 | 21,218 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1953 | 87 | 19,500 | F | |
| Box Beam (Multiple) | Prestressed concrete | 1970 | 71 | 18,620 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 1952 | 118 | 8,200 | P |
Superfund Sites Near Essex
3 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).
| Site | Address | County |
|---|---|---|
| GE AVIATION | 1000 WESTERN AVE | ESSEX COUNTY |
| LYNN REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT | 2 CIRCLE AVE | ESSEX |
| PEABODY MUNICIPAL LIGHT PLANT | 70 ENDICOTT STREET | NORFOLK |
Airports Near Essex
43 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Logan International Airport | BOS | Large Airport |
| Beverly Regional Airport | BVY | Medium Airport |
| Concord Municipal Airport | CON | Medium Airport |
| Laurence G Hanscom Field | BED | Medium Airport |
| Lawrence Municipal Airport | LWM | Medium Airport |
| Manchester-Boston Regional Airport | MHT | Medium Airport |
| Norwood Memorial Airport | OWD | Medium Airport |
| Portsmouth International Airport at Pease | PSM | Medium Airport |
| Blue Puffin Farm Heliport | — | Small Airport |
| Cole Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cooper Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cranland Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Crow Island Airport (Pvt) | — | Small Airport |
| Goddard Field | — | Small Airport |
| Hampton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Heaton Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hopedale Industrial Park Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kallander Field | — | Small Airport |
| Locke Lake Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mansfield Municipal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Marshfield Municipal George Harlow Field | — | Small Airport |
| Meadowbrook Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Minute Man Air Field | MMN | Small Airport |
| Murphy-Sherwood Park Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nashua Airport / Boire Field | ASH | Small Airport |
| North Central State Airport | SFZ | Small Airport |
| Northwood Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Perrotti Skyranch Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Pheasant Field | — | Small Airport |
| Plum Island Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Plymouth Municipal Airport | PYM | Small Airport |
| Propwash Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Provincetown Municipal Airport | PVC | Small Airport |
| Seacoast Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sherman-Private Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sids Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Skydive Lebanon Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Skyhaven Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Snow Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Steck Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sudbury Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Winterwood Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Wormid Airport | — | Small Airport |
Police Stations in Essex
26 police stations.
| Station | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Amesbury Police Department | 19 School Street | |
| Boxford Police Department | 285 Ipswich Road | |
| Campus Safety | ||
| Essex County Sheriff | 20 Manning Avenue | |
| Essex Police Department | 24 Martin Street | |
| Georgetown Police Department | 47 Central Street | |
| Gloucester Police Department | 197 Main Street | |
| Gordon Police | ||
| Hamilton Police Department | 265 Bay Road | |
| Lynn Police Department | 300 Washington Street | |
| Manchester Police Headquarters | 10 Central Street | |
| Marblehead Police Deartment | 11 Gerry Street | |
| Merrimac Police Department | 16 East Main Street | |
| Middleton Police Department | 65 North Main Street | |
| Nahant Police Dept | 198 Nahant Road | |
| Peabody Police Department | 6 Allens Lane | |
| Peabody Police Station | ||
| Revere Police Department | 400 Revere Beach Parkway | |
| Rockport Police Headquarters | 168 Main Street | |
| Salem Police Department | 95 Margin Street | |
| Saugus Police Department | 27 Hamilton Street | |
| Sp Revere | 220 Revere Beach Boulevard | |
| State Police Danvers | 485 Maple Street | |
| Topsfield Police Department | 210 Boston Street | |
| Wenham Police Department | 140 Main Street | |
| West Newbury Police Department | 403 Main Street |
Grocery Stores in Essex
3 grocery stores.
| Store | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Crosby's Marketplace | Super Store | 3 Summer St |
| Energy North 2120 | Convenience Store | 156 Main St |
| Grant Family Farm | Farmers and Markets | 136 Southern Ave |
Post Offices in Essex
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Essex Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Essex
25 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Anna Jaques Hospital - 2 North | Both | 978-463-1066 |
| Baldpate - ATS | Substance Abuse | 978-352-2131 x157 |
| Baldpate - CSS | Substance Abuse | 978-352-2131 x127 |
| Beth Israel Lahey Health Behav Servs - Opioid Treatment Program | Substance Abuse | 978-283-0296 x1017 |
| Beth Israel Lahey Health Behavioral - Services/Solstice Day School | Mental Health | 978-726-0298 |
| Bridgewell Counseling Service Lynn | Substance Abuse | 781-581-9270 |
| BrightView Health - Lynn | Substance Abuse | 844-707-7775 |
| Center for Behavioral Health - Link House Inc | Substance Abuse | 978-834-6583 |
| Healthcare Resource Centers | Substance Abuse | 978-535-9190 |
| Johnson Street Womens Program - Bridgewell | Substance Abuse | 781-584-8490 |
| JRI Behavioral Health Center - Salem | Both | 978-744-7905 |
| JRI Behavioral Health Center - Satellite | Both | 978-283-7198 |
| Lahey Health Behavioral Services - Danvers Trt Ctr/Beth Israel Detox Unit | Substance Abuse | 978-777-2121 |
| Lahey Health Behavioral Services - Methadone Program | Substance Abuse | 978-777-2121 x7677 |
| Lahey Health Behavioral Services - Ryan House | Substance Abuse | 781-593-9434 x228 |
| Lahey Health Behavioral Services - Transitional Support Services | Substance Abuse | 781-593-9434 x212 |
| Link House Inc | Substance Abuse | 978-462-7341 |
| Lynn Community Health Center Inc | Both | 781-477-7222 |
| Lynn Community Health Center Inc | Both | 781-581-3900 |
| Lynn Comprehensive Treatment Ctr - Habit Opco LLC | Substance Abuse | 781-595-2413 x106 |
| Marblehead Counseling Center Inc | Mental Health | 781-631-8273 |
| Middlesex Recovery PC | Substance Abuse | 978-515-7664 |
| New Horizons Medical | Substance Abuse | 781-584-4645 |
| Recovery Centers of America - Danvers Outpatient | Substance Abuse | 978-223-9300 |
| Spectrum Health Systems Inc | Substance Abuse | 781-233-1095 |
DOL Wage Violations in Essex
1 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $1,265 in back wages owed to 3 employees.
| Employer | Severity | Parent Company | ZIP | Industry | Cases | Back Wages | Per Employee | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Farm Bar and Grille | — | — | 01929 | — | 1 | $1,265 | $422 | 3 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Essex
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| CONGREGATION KESHET YAM - RAINBOW BY THE SEA | 30 RAYMOND ST |
| FIRST PARISH CHURCH CONGREGATIONAL | PO BOX 187 |
| SALEM PROTESTANT LADIES ASSOC U/W THOMAS F ODELL | PO BOX 765 |
| VISITATION PARISH | 62 SCHOOL ST |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Essex
What is the population of Essex?
Essex has a population of 1,775 residents and is located in Massachusetts. The population density is 862 people per square mile, spread across 2.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.8% female and 48.2% male.
Is Essex expensive to live in?
Essex is slightly more expensive than average, with a cost of living index of 105.8 compared to the national baseline of 100. The median household income is $156,094, 108% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $774,400 (175% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,750 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
Is Essex safe?
Essex is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 962 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Essex receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Essex?
Essex has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.0 inches, with 51.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 37.
How is the job market in Essex?
The job market in Essex is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,453. There are 28,628 business establishments in the area, including 1,878 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 23 minutes, and 14.5% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Essex?
The median home value in Essex is $774,400. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $871,366. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,750. Fair market rent is $1,730 for a 1-bedroom and $2,270 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 75.2%. The average annual property tax is $8,835.
How are the schools in Essex?
Schools in Essex score 6.5 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 67.9% of adults in Essex hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 98.1% have completed high school. 30.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.
How healthy is Essex?
The obesity rate in Essex is 26.3% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 8.4% of adults are smokers. 15.5% are physically inactive. 24.2% of residents report depression. 2.9% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 97.0% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,350.
What is transportation like in Essex?
The average commute in Essex is 23 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 64.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 14.5% work from home.
What are the demographics of Essex?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Essex is 99.1% White. 98.5% of residents speak only English at home. 6.7% of the population are military veterans. 11.0% of residents have a disability. 99.6% have health insurance coverage.
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