At a Glance
Median Income
$67,082
$36,457 per capita
Home Value
$253,500
Zillow: $287,099
Median Rent
$1,307/mo
32.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,339/100K
4,718/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
85.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Essex a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 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 3.6% (0% below 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 $287,099. 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.
Safety & Crime
Essex reports 1,339 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 252% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,718/100K.
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 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population40,670
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density4,392/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$67,082
Per Capita$36,457
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$65,579M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,593
Housing
A+
Home Value$253,500
Rent$1,307
Ownership57.6%
Zillow$287,099
Housing Units17,011
Rent Burden32.3%
Crime
F
Violent1,339/100K
Property4,718/100K
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death15,998/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.1 in/yr
AQI41 (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.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
There are 1,502 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.
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