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Essex, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Essex County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
1,775
Population
862/sq mi density
$156,094
Median Income
$63,654 per capita
$774,400
Home Value
$871,366 Zillow
$1,750
Median Rent
31.2% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$156,094 median income, 1.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$774,400 home value, $1,750/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
67.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Essex experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). 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. The area receives 51.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| 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 |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
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").