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Essex, ON
Full City Profile · Ontario
Essex, ON
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 $87,000 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,840. The unemployment rate stands at 12.5% (247% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 658 business establishments.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Essex is $400,000 , 42% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $960/month, with 12.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Education
10.7% of adults in Essex hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 36.1% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Essex has 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. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches.