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Essex, MD Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Claire Jackson

How much do you pay for rent in Essex?

Rent is about $1,307/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $67,082 in Essex. You can expect to pay around $1,307 for rent here. The median home value here is around $253,500, which seems about average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a real sense of communit...

1 replies 2 upvotes housing
Leonardo Kelly

How are the schools in Essex?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a teacher here and With a population of 40,670, Essex is a smaller city. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Property taxes are high but you...

3 replies 10 upvotes qa
Adrian Collins

Studio apartments in Essex -options?

I relocated for work and Median household income is $67,082, which feels about average for the area. Property taxes are high but you get good services. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

2 replies 4 upvotes housing
Genesis B.

What I wish I knew before living in Essex

First post here. Born and raised here. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $67,082 in Essex. You can expect to pay around $1,307 for rent here. The median home value here is around $253,500, which seems about average. Poverty rate is 9.1%, which is pr...

2 replies 19 upvotes living
sdmind2024

Honest thoughts on life in Essex

Homes are going for about $253,500 on average. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. What would you do? The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's changing fast -some good, some not so...

2 replies 21 upvotes living
Adrian Collins

What surprised you most about Essex?

First post here. My family moved here when I was a kid. Household incomes average around $67,082 in Essex. Median household income is $67,082, which feels about average for the area. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $253,500, which seems about ...

5 replies 12 upvotes best-worst
Leonardo Kelly

Best industries in Essex right now

Longtime lurker here, Been living here since 2009. It's a a smaller city city with about 40,670 people. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

3 replies 13 upvotes jobs
Leonardo Kelly

Housing in Essex compared to Nashville

First post here. Rent is about $1,307/month for a decent place. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

6 replies 10 upvotes housing
Claire Campbell

Day-to-day life in Essex, MD

Longtime lurker here, I work in energy and Homes are going for about $253,500 on average. Household incomes average around $67,082 in Essex. It's a a smaller city city with about 40,670 people. With a population of 40,670, Essex is a smaller city. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The...

1 replies 8 upvotes living
Ruth M.

Moving to Essex with kids -good idea?

Anyone else feel this way? What do you all think? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

3 replies 8 upvotes moving
sdmind2024

What to expect moving to Essex?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm retired and With a population of 40,670, Essex is a smaller city. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

2 replies 11 upvotes moving
Alexa F.

Remote worker thinking about Essex

OK so Poverty rate is 9.1%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,307 for rent here. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Would love some local perspective. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

9 replies 3 upvotes moving
Claire Jackson

Raising a family in Essex -thoughts?

OK so My family moved here when I was a kid. It's a a smaller city city with about 40,670 people. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Appreciate any input. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The parks and outdoor areas ar...

0 replies 30 upvotes living
Leonardo Kelly

Anyone work in healthcare in Essex?

Curious what people think. I've been here for 16 years and Poverty rate is 9.1%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 40,670 people. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

1 replies 25 upvotes jobs
Leonardo Kelly

Considering Essex vs New York -help me decide

I'm a college student here and Poverty rate is 9.1%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 55--F, so the weather is moderate. Median household income is $67,082, which feels about average for the area. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a real sense of community in...

12 replies 9 upvotes moving
Sarah Richardson

Starting a business in Essex?

Median household income is $67,082, which feels about average for the area. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Would love some local perspective.

0 replies 6 upvotes jobs
Leonardo Kelly

What to expect moving to Essex?

Anyone else feel this way? Poverty rate is 9.1%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The weather takes some getting used to. Appreciate any input. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

2 replies 1 upvotes moving
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