At a Glance
Median Income
$73,393
$52,663 per capita
Home Value
$329,200
Zillow: $398,485
Violent Crime
83/100K
2,653/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.6%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
20.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.6%
11.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
248 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
3.4 / 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 $73,393 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,663. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,994 business establishments, including 450 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Essex is $329,200 , 17% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $398,485. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Safety & Crime
Essex reports 83 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,653/100K.
Education
45.6% of adults in Essex hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Essex has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Data Overview
People
Population57
Median Age63.1 yrs
Density110/mi²
Male / Female68% / 32%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans57.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$73,393
Per Capita$52,663
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty20.0%
County GDP$7,210M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,122
Housing
A
Home Value$329,200
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$398,485
Housing Units119
Rent Burden30.8%
Crime
F
Violent83/100K
Property2,653/100K
Health
Obesity28.6%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,948/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days248/yr
Rain34.6 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation3,866 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+15.3%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Broadband33.0%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Essex was built in 1992.
46.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Glacier Park International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 450 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.
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