Essex, ON

Ontario · Windsor Metro

Essex is a small city in Ontario with a population of 21,216. Residents earn $87,000 per year, which is 16% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0

B Good

21,216 Population 198/sq mi density

$87,000 Median Income $49,840 per capita

$400,000 Home Value

$960 Median Rent 12.1% income on rent

52°F Avg Temperature 251 sunny days/yr

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.4 / 5.0

$87,000 median income, 12.5% unemployment

Affordability

4.1 / 5.0

$400,000 home value, $960/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

Education

1.9 / 5.0

10.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $87,000

16% higher than US avg

Home Value $400,000

42% higher than US avg

Bachelor's+ 10.7%

68% lower than US avg

Median Rent $960

17% lower than US avg

Unemployment 12.5%

247% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 7.3%

41% lower than US avg

How Essex Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population21,216

Median Age46.8 yrs

Density198/mi²

Male / Female50% / 50%

Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

Median Income$87,000

Per Capita$49,840

Unemployment12.5%

Poverty7.3%

Commute26 min

Housing

Home Value$400,000

Rent$960

Ownership85.4%

Housing Units8,390

Rent Burden12.1%

Crime

C+

Property3,500/100K

Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)

Rain37.5 in/yr

Sunny Days251/yr

Elevation650 ft (198 m)

Education

Bachelor's+10.7%

High School+36.1%

Graduate+2.9%

Community

Commute26 min

Is Essex a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Essex receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Essex offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Essex is $87,000, 16% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 12.5%, unemployment is notably high. Only 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Essex is $400,000, 42% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $960 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

10.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 36.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Essex experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 251 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches, including 20.3 inches of snow.

Essex has a population of 21,216 with a density of 198 people per square mile, spread across 107.2 square miles. The median age is 46.8 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.4% female and 49.6% male. The city is predominantly White (95.4%), with 1.4% Black, 1.7% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 91.3% of residents.

Population

21,216

Total Population

2021 Census

198

People / sq mi

46.8yrs

Median Age

20% above US avg

107.2mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%

Female 50.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Essex vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 91.3%

16% above US avg

Spanish 1.7%

87% below US avg

Other Languages 7.0%

Social Characteristics

Essex vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Essex is $87,000, which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,840 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $958, 33% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 12.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 658 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes. 15.6% of workers work from home.

Income: Essex vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$87,000
	16% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$49,840
Avg Weekly Wage	$958

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	12.5%
	247% above US avg
Poverty Rate	7.3%
	41% below US avg
Establishments (County)	658

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	25.6 min
Drive Alone	90.8%
Public Transit	0.1%
Work from Home	15.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Essex is $400,000, 42% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $960 (17% below the national average of $1,163). 85.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 8,390 total housing units in the city. 12.1% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$400,000
	42% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$960
	17% below US avg
Rent Burden	12.1%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	85.4%
Owner-Occupied	85.4%
Renter-Occupied	14.6%
Housing Units	8,390

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Essex receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Essex vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property	3,500.0/100K
	79% above US avg
Burglary	483.9/100K
Theft	2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft	504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety Grade	C+
Safety Score	2.5 / 5.0

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Essex experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. The area receives 20.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 650 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	51.6°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	33°F (0°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	650 ft (198 m)
Area	107.2 sq mi (277.5 km²)
Population Density	198/sq mi
Coordinates	42.1751°N, 82.8248°W
Timezone	America/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.5"

1% below US avg

Snowfall 20.3"

Wettest Month (Sep) 3.58"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 18, 2024.

Jun 10, 2019	1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio	M4.0	126 km
Jun 30, 2003	6 km NW of Perry, Ohio	M3.6	141 km
Jun 20, 2006	9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio	M3.5	137 km
Mar 15, 1992	15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio	M3.5	134 km
Jan 26, 1991	1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio	M3.4	134 km
Apr 20, 2018	Michigan	M3.4	17 km
Jul 1, 2013	5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio	M3.2	134 km
Mar 11, 2006	8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio	M3.1	127 km
Jan 9, 2008	6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio	M3.1	126 km
Feb 23, 2011	18 km NE of Leamington, Canada	M3.0	33 km
Jun 5, 2011	5 km W of Lodi, Ohio	M3.0	142 km
Sep 22, 1999	16 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio	M2.8	118 km
Apr 12, 2007	11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio	M2.8	51 km
Jan 4, 2022	3 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio	M2.8	125 km
Nov 25, 1998	1 km SSW of New London, Ohio	M2.7	128 km
Apr 28, 2002	Ohio	M2.7	126 km
Mar 8, 2013	5 km NNW of Timberlake, Ohio	M2.7	124 km
May 14, 2010	1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio	M2.7	96 km
May 14, 2017	18 km ENE of Leamington, Canada	M2.6	35 km
Jun 10, 2010	8 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio	M2.6	124 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1952	LAKE HURON, MI	Avalanche	1.5 m	—	109 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (0°C)	2.0 in	Driest
February	26°F (-4°C)	2.1 in	Coldest
March	35°F (2°C)	2.6 in
April	46°F (8°C)	3.2 in
May	58°F (15°C)	3.2 in
June	68°F (20°C)	3.2 in
July	72°F (22°C)	3.3 in	Warmest
August	70°F (21°C)	3.3 in
September	63°F (17°C)	3.6 in	Wettest
October	52°F (11°C)	2.6 in
November	41°F (5°C)	3.2 in
December	30°F (-1°C)	2.8 in

Essex has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (2.0").

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10.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 68% below the national average of 33.7%. 36.1% have completed high school. 2.9% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 90.8% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	10.7%
	68% below US avg
High School+	36.1%
Graduate Degree+	2.9%

D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density	198/sq mi
Total Area	107.2 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	25.6 min
Drive Alone	90.8%
Public Transit	0.1%
Work from Home	15.6%

Schools in Essex

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
St. Mary Catholic School	—	—	—	—
Essex District High School	—	—	—	—
Holy Name Catholic School	—	—	—	—
Essex Public School	—	—	—	—
St. John the Evangelist Catholic School	—	—	—	—
Colchester North Public School	—	—	—	—

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Radio Stations near Essex

41 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
80s Drive (US)	#80s, 1980	MP3 128 kbps
Detroit Industrial Underground (US)	ebm, industrial	MP3 256 kbps
Radio Nightingale Ragtime (US)	1920s, ragtime	MP3 128 kbps
CINA-FM 102.3 (Radio CINA Arabic Hits Stream) Windsor, ON	arabic hits, arabic music	AAC+ 64 kbps
WRCJ Classical and Jazz (US)	—	AAC 64 kbps
Radio Cobra Detroit (US)	—	AAC 64 kbps
CKLW "AM 800" Windsor, ON	bell media, news talk	AAC+ 40 kbps
WDET 101.9 FM Detroit Public Radio (US)	music, news	AAC+ 128 kbps
Deep Space Radio (US)	techno	MP3 128 kbps
CFRZ-FM 98.3 Walpole Island First Nation, ON	community radio, indigenous radio	MP3 128 kbps
Hip Hop 313 (US)	electronic dance music, hip-hop	AAC 192 kbps
106.7 WLLZ (US)	rock	AAC
910am Detroit's News Talk Superstation (US)	—	AAC 195 kbps
WKNRkeener13 (US)	70's, 80's	MP3 128 kbps
Channel 955 (US)	pop, top 40	AAC
96.3 WDVD (US)	adult contemporary	AAC+ 48 kbps
105.1 The Bounce (US)	hip hop	AAC+ 64 kbps
A Tribal Smile (US)	—	MP3 128 kbps
CBC Radio One - Windsor, ON (MP3 stream)	features, news	MP3 128 kbps
Cina radio	music	AAC+ 32 kbps
MIX 93.1 (US)	adult contemporary	AAC
Mix 92.3 (US)	urban adult contemporary	AAC
CKBG 107.9 Amherstburg, ON	soft adult contemporary	AAC+ 57 kbps
WSHS: The Pulse of the Maple Forest (US)	—	MP3 128 kbps
MSX Tribute Radio by MSXALL (US)	electronic game music	MP3 128 kbps
WFCB-LP 100.7 "Ferndale Radio" Ferndale, MI (US)	community radio, indie music	MP3 128 kbps
Scanner (US)	—	MP3 16 kbps
Mix 103.3 (US)	adult contemporary	AAC+ 48 kbps
Mix 98.9 (US)	—	AAC 24 kbps
313.fm (US)	—	MP3
100.7 Mix (US)	80s, 90s	AAC 24 kbps
Radio Nightingale Volksmusik (US)	—	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Nightingale Reverie (US)	—	MP3 128 kbps
Mix 98.3 (US)	—	AAC+ 32 kbps
97.9 WJLB (US)	urban contemporary	AAC
CINA-FM 102.3 "Radio CINA" Windsor, ON	multicultural	AAC+ 64 kbps
Music Radio LSQ (US)	easy listening, relaxing	MP3
DTX Jamz (US)	throwback	MP3
Radio Canada Ici Première Windsor, ON	radio publique	AAC 48 kbps
La Z1310 (US)	regional mexican	AAC 48 kbps
Radio Nightingale Dieselpunk (US)	—	MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Essex

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS	ART MUSEUM		3138337900	$54,282,626
DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA	GENERAL MUSEUM		3135765111	$47,382,688
CHARLES H. WRIGHT MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	315 E WARREN AVENUE	3134945800	$5,477,980
MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY	GENERAL MUSEUM		3134945800	$5,477,980
MICHIGAN SCIENCE CENTER	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	5020 JOHN R ST	3135778400	$5,368,961
DETROIT HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		3138337935	$3,724,105
DOSSIN GREAT LAKES MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		3138335538	$3,724,105
MUSIC HALL CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		3138878500	$3,480,679
PEWABIC SOCIETY	ART MUSEUM		3138220954	$1,786,311
MOTOWN HISTORICAL MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM		3138752264	$1,089,593
CULTURAL ALLIANCE OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN	GENERAL MUSEUM	3434 RUSSELL STREET SUITE 105	3138311151	$1,033,342
OLD TIGER STADIUM CONSERVANCY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$315,051
SCARAB CLUB	GENERAL MUSEUM		3138311250	$301,483
VSA OF MICHIGAN	GENERAL MUSEUM	111 E KIRBY STREET	3138709624	$197,254
PLANET ART	ART MUSEUM	25 E GRAND RIVER AVE	3139617777	$144,392
WEST MICHIGAN CHILDREN'S MUSEUM	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM	25 EAST GRAND RIVER AVE	3139617777	$144,392
GROSSE POINTE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		3138847010	$110,971
GREEKTOWN PRESERVATION SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$92,652
POLISH AMERICAN HISTORIC SITE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		3138319727	$88,514
HISTORICAL HAMTRAMCK	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	9525 JOS CAMPAU	3138935027	$74,559
UKRAINIAN AMERICAN ARCHIVES & MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM			$66,730
PRESERVATION DETROIT	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		3135773559	$37,484
YOUR HERITAGE HOUSE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		3138711667	$29,401
BELLE ISLE BOTANICAL SOCIETY BIBS	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER
BROWN & JUANITA C. FORD ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		3134962634
CANFIELD WEST-WAYNE PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
CENTER GALLERIES	ART MUSEUM		3136647400
DASSAULT SYST�MES PLANETARIUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	5020 JOHN R STREET
DETROIT CHILDREN'S MUSEUM	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM		3138738100
DETROIT FOCUS	GENERAL MUSEUM		3139629025
DETROIT GARDEN CENTER	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		3132596363
DETROIT HYDROPLANE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		3133933366
DETROIT SOUND CONSERVANCY	GENERAL MUSEUM
GROSSCUP MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY	NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
HISTORIC FORT WAYNE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
INDIAN VILLAGE HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	ST AUGUSTINE & ST MONICA CATHOLIC CHURCH 4151 SEMINOLE
KABAZ CULTURAL CENTER	GENERAL MUSEUM		3139241140
MANOOGIAN MANSION RESTORATION SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	2 WOODWARD AVE RM 1126
METROPOLITAN DETROIT VETERANS COALITION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF DESIGN DETROIT	GENERAL MUSEUM
MICHIGAN LABOR HISTORY SOCIETY	HISTORY MUSEUM
MOTOWN CENTER	HISTORY MUSEUM	2648 WEST GRAND BLVD	3138752264
MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY	NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
OBA NEWS RESEARCH CENTER	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
PLANETARIUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	6134 SECOND AVENUE
WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY ARTS GALLERY	ART MUSEUM
WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY PLANETARIUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		3135771813
WGPR HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village
Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History
Detroit Children’s Museum
Detroit Historical Museum
Dossin Great Lakes Museum
Essex and Community Historical Research Society
Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Museum
Essex Kent Mennonite Historical Society
Exhibit 3000
First Congregational Living Museum
Ford Piquette Avenue Plant
Fox Creek Conservation Centre
Hellenic Museum of Michigan
Jack Miner Museum
Kingsville Historical Park
Legacy Beacon
Legacy Beacon
Michigan Science Center
Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit
Pewabic Pottery
Pewabic Pottery exhibitions
Seafoam Palace of Arts and Amusements
William V. Banks Broadcast Museum & Media Center

Libraries in Essex

Name	Address	Annual Visits
DETROIT PUBLIC LIBRARY	5201 WOODWARD AVENUE	2,772,148
GROSSE POINTE PUBLIC LIBRARY	10 KERCHEVAL AVENUE	522,751
HAMTRAMCK PUBLIC LIBRARY	2360 CANIFF AVENUE	72,822
Bridgeview Public Library
Detroit Municipal Reference Library
Essex and Community Historical Research Society
Essex County Library - Cottam Branch
Essex County Library - LaSalle Branch
Essex County Library - LaSalle Branch
Essex County Library, Kingsville Branch
Fountainbleu Library
Lakeshore Library Branch
Leddy Library
Riverside Library
Windsor Public Library - Budimir Branch
Windsor Public Library Central Branch
Windsor Public Library Central Branch
Windsor Public Library Forest Glade-Optimist Branch
Windsor Public Library John Muir Branch
Windsor Public Library Seminole Library
Windsor Public Library W.F. Chisholm Branch

Farmers Markets in Essex

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Bert's Market Place
Eastern Market	2934 Russell Street	01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015	Sat: 6:00 AM-4:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Eastside Farmers Market	14820 Mack Avenue	06/07/2013 to 09/27/2013	Fri: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM;
Hamtramck Farmers Market	Joseph Campau St. and Belmont St.	06/03/2013 to 10/14/2013	Mon: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM;
Islandview Farmers Market	7200 Mack Ave	06/22/2016 to 09/28/2016		Yes	Visit
The Downtown Windsor Farmers Market
The Downtown Windsor Farmers Market
Wayne State University Farmers Market	Warren and Woodward Ave	06/01/2018 to 10/31/2018	Wed: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM;		Visit
West Park Farmers Market	Kercheval	06/13/2015 to 10/10/2015	Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit

Cafes in Essex

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons

Dentists in Essex

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CA #634864367

Veterinaries in Essex

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Talbot Animal Hospital

Gas Stations in Essex

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Canadian Tire

Esso

Jack's Auto Service Gas Bar

Mobil

Petro-Canada

Banks in Essex

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CIBC

Libro Credit Union

RBC Royal Bank

Gyms in Essex

3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bright Yoga

CA #1297698748

Onyx Fitness Solutions

Golf Courses in Essex

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Wildwood Golf and RV Resort

Breweries in Essex

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Atwater Block Brewery	Beer, And Liquor Stores, Brewery, Alcoholic Beverages, Retail, Manufacturing, Wine	237 Jos Campau	3138779205	Visit
Atwater Brewery
Atwater Brewery, Atwater Block Brewery	Brewery	237 Joseph Campau St	3138779205	Visit
‎batch Brewing Company	Brewery Corktown	1400 Porter St	3133388008	Visit
Brew Detroit	Brewery and Beer Garden Downtown Detroit, Brewery and Beer Garden	1400 Abbott
Champale Brewing Co	Detroit Mi, Beverages, Malt Beverages, Detroit Brewers	300 River Place Dr
Currents	Detroit Restaurants, Downtown, Bars and Clubs, Breweries and Wineries, Restaurants, Brewery, Europea	673 Franklin St	3132594800	Visit
Detroit Beer Company	American Restaurant, Brewery, Bar, Brewery, Bar, and American Restaurant, Brewery, Bar, and American	1529 Broadway St	3139621529	Visit
Detroit Cycle Pub	Bar, Club & Pub Tours, Outdoor Activities, Bike Tours, More, Tours & Activities, Food & Drink, Night	220 Bagley Ave	12312865257
Eastern Market Brewing Co
Jolly Pumpkin
Motor City Brewing Works Inc	Brew Pubs, Restaurants, Brewery, Beer & Ale, Pizza Place	470 W Canfield St	3138322700	Visit
Piels Brothers	Brewers, Wineries	300 River Pl Dr	3134462000
The Handlebar Detroit	Brewery Tours, City Tours, Bar, Club & Pub Tours, Nightlife, Food & Drink, Tours, More	228 Gratiot
Traffic Jam & Snug	American Restaurant, Vegetarian / Vegan Restaurant, Bistros, Bars & Pubs, Restaurants, Breweries, Br	511 W Canfield St	(313) 831-9470, 3138319470	Visit

Stadiums & Teams in Essex

Team	League	Division
Comerica Park
Ford Field
Little Caesars Arena
The Corner Ballpark
Detroit Tigers	MLB	AL Central
Detroit Pistons	NBA	East
Detroit Lions	NFL	NFC North
Detroit Red Wings	NHL	Atlantic

Cell Towers in Essex

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
90 KERBY ROAD (54211)	MTOWER	49
90 KERBY ROAD (54211)	MTOWER	49
16731 MACK AVE (1807)	MTOWER	23
16731 MACK AVE (1807)	MTOWER	23

Amtrak Stations in Essex

2 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Detroit, MI	11 West Baltimore Avenue	TRAIN
Windsor, ON	300 Chatham Street West	BUS

Superfund Sites Near Essex

14 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
ANR PIPELINE CO. - GREENSBURG COMP. STA	500 RENAISSANCE CTR	PLATTE
CHRYSLER CORP JEFFERSON ASSEMBLY PLANT S	12200 JEFFERSON AVE EAST	WAYNE
CHRYSLER CORP JEFFERSON ASSEMBLY PLANT S	12200 JEFFERSON AVE EAST	WAYNE
CONNERS CREEK	200 LYCASTE AVENUE	WAYNE
DTE ELECTRIC COMPANY	2000 SECOND AVENUE	WAYNE
DTE ELECTRIC COMPANY	2000 SECOND AVENUE	WAYNE
DTE ELECTRIC COMPANY	2000 SECOND AVENUE	WAYNE
FCA US LLC - JEFFERSON NORTH ASSEMBLY PLANT	2101 CONNER AVE	WAYNE
FCA US LLC - JEFFERSON NORTH ASSEMBLY PLANT	2101 CONNER AVE	WAYNE
FCA US LLC - JEFFERSON NORTH ASSEMBLY PLANT	2101 CONNER AVE	WAYNE
GREAT LAKES GAS TRANSMISSION	ONE WOODWARD AVENUE SUITE 1600	GENESEE
MI CONSOLIDATED GAS - COLUMBUS COMPRESSOR STATION	GUARDIAN BLDG., 25TH FLR, 500 GRISWALD ST.	ST. CLAIR
MICHIGAN AQUISITION PROPERTIES, INC.	500 GRISWOLD	WAYNE
MICHIGAN WASTE SERVICES	3900 CHRISTOPHER AVENUE	WAYNE

Airports Near Essex

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport	DTW	Large Airport
Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport	DET	Medium Airport
Erie-Ottawa International Airport	—	Medium Airport
Oakland County International Airport	PTK	Medium Airport
Selfridge Air National Guard Base Airport	MTC	Medium Airport
Willow Run Airport	YIP	Medium Airport
Windsor International Airport	YQG	Medium Airport
Bea-D Airport	—	Small Airport
Belle River Field	—	Small Airport
Belleville Airport	—	Small Airport
Butler Airfield	—	Small Airport
Canton-Plymouth-Mettetal Airport	—	Small Airport
Carls Airport	—	Small Airport
Chatham Kent Airport	XCM	Small Airport
Chippewa Field	—	Small Airport
Colinville Field	—	Small Airport
Cottam Airport	—	Small Airport
Crystal Airport	—	Small Airport
Culver Field	—	Small Airport
Custer Airport	—	Small Airport
David's Landing Airport	—	Small Airport
Downwind Acres Airport	—	Small Airport
Drake Airport	—	Small Airport
Ed Schulte's Place STOLport	—	Small Airport
Essex Airport	—	Small Airport
Essex/Billing Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Grosse Ile Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Gruetter Airport	—	Small Airport
Haar Airport	—	Small Airport
Handleman Sky Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Harrow Airport	—	Small Airport
Harsens Island Airport	—	Small Airport
Johnston Airport	—	Small Airport
Kelleys Island Land Field	—	Small Airport
Kunstman Airport	—	Small Airport
Leamington Airport	—	Small Airport
Lenox Airport	—	Small Airport
Marine City Airport	—	Small Airport
Maybee Airport	—	Small Airport
Merlin Airport	—	Small Airport
Middle Bass Island Airport	—	Small Airport
Middle Bass-East Point Airport	—	Small Airport
Mills Field	—	Small Airport
Newport Meadows Airport	—	Small Airport
Newport Woods Airport	—	Small Airport
North Bass Island Airport	—	Small Airport
Oakland Troy Airport	—	Small Airport
Pelee Island Airport	—	Small Airport
Put In Bay Airport	—	Small Airport
Rattlesnake Island Airport	—	Small Airport

Post Offices in Essex

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Canada Post

Treatment Centers in Essex

22 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Aegis Medical	Substance Abuse	888-849-1080
All Well Being Services	Both	313-347-2070
All Well Being Services	Both	313-825-2430
Black Family Development Inc - HOPE	Substance Abuse	313-758-0150
Black Family Development Inc - HOPE	Substance Abuse	313-758-0150
Brentwood Recovery Home
Childrens Center of Wayne County	Both	313-831-5535
Christ Child House	Mental Health	313-584-6077
Concentra Urgent Care
Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries - Genesis House III	Substance Abuse	313-883-5614
Henry Ford Medical Center - Harbortown
Jefferson House	Substance Abuse	313-331-8900
John McGivney Children's Centre
Launchpad Recovery Centre
Mariners Inn	Substance Abuse	313-962-9446 x224
Mariners Inn	Substance Abuse	313-962-9446 x222
Metro East - Clinics	Substance Abuse	313-371-0055
Planned Parenthood
Plum Health
Quality Behavioral Health	Substance Abuse	313-922-2222 x4111
Quality Behavioral Health	Substance Abuse	313-922-2222
Team Wellness Center	Both	313-396-5300 x240

Churches & Religious Organizations in Essex

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Bethel-Maidstone United Church
Essex Baptist Church
Essex United Church
Grace Baptist Church of Essex
Holy Name of Jesus Church
Salvation Army Church
St. John the Evangelist Church
St. Mary Church
Woodsee United Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Essex

What is the population of Essex?

Essex has a population of 21,216 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 198 people per square mile, spread across 107.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.4% female and 49.6% male.

Is Essex expensive to live in?

The median household income is $87,000, 16% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $400,000 (42% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $960 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Essex safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Essex receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Essex?

Essex has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 251 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.5 inches, with 20.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Essex?

The job market in Essex faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $958. There are 658 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 26 minutes, and 15.6% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Essex?

The median home value in Essex is $400,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $960. The homeownership rate is 85.4%.

How are the schools in Essex?

10.7% of adults in Essex hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 36.1% have completed high school. 2.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Essex?

The average commute in Essex is 26 minutes. 90.8% of workers drive alone to work, and 15.6% work from home.

What are the demographics of Essex?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Essex is 95.4% White, 1.4% Black or African American, 1.7% Asian. 91.3% of residents speak only English at home.

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