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Essex, MO
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Essex, MO
At a Glance
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)
Is Essex a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Essex residents earn a median household income of $63,854 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,829. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Essex is $115,600 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $159,666. Median rent is $625/month, with 31.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Essex reports 432 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 14% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,160/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
4.4% of adults in Essex hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below the national average). 77.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Essex has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.