Essex, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Baltimore city County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
40,670 Population 4,392/sq mi density
$67,082 Median Income $36,457 per capita
$253,500 Home Value $291,957 Zillow
$1,307 Median Rent 32.3% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$67,082 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$253,500 home value, $1,307/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Essex, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,082
11% below
$36,457 per capita
Home Value
$253,500
10% below
Zillow: $291,957
Median Rent
$1,307/mo
12% above
32.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
44% below
85.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
47% above
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16% above
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Essex Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Essex's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
89%
Home Value
90%
Rent
112%
Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
147%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Essex a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Essex residents earn a median household income of $67,082 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,457. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,856 business establishments, including 1,502 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Essex is $253,500 , 10% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $291,957. Median rent is $1,307/month, with 32.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.

Education

19.0% of adults in Essex hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 85.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Essex has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population40,670
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density4,392/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born8.3%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$67,082
Per Capita$36,457
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$65,579M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,593

Housing

A+
Home Value$253,500
Rent$1,307
Ownership57.6%
Zillow$291,957
Housing Units17,011
Rent Burden32.3%

Health

Obesity37.3%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death15,998/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain43.7 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation39 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+85.9%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 12% / D 85%
Commute30 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries25

Did You Know?

The median home in Essex was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
There are 1,502 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.