Essex, MD

Living in Essex

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Bikeability 53
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Walkability 41
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Commute 30
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Public Transit 64
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Affordability 61
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Public Safety 27
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Airports 97
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Hospitals 50
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Colleges 89
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Schools 89
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Residents

39k Population +647 (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
16% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
62% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black31%
Caucasian59%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school15%
High school graduate39%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household62%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$58k Median Household Income +$8.3k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
32  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector73%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office26%
Service21%

Commute

Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation8%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$191k Median Home Value -$12k (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$924 Median Monthly Rent +$214 (2010–19)
50% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached30%
1 unit, detached41%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195925%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier8%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity35%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas52%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Essex

United States45
Maryland43
Baltimore Metro Area76
Baltimore County65

Property Crime in Essex

United States48
Maryland38
Baltimore Metro Area61
Baltimore County63

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (47%)(49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump51%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 35 3 8
Feb 37 3 8
Mar 45 4 3
Apr 55 3 0
May 65 4 0
Jun 74 4 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 76 3 0
Sep 69 4 0
Oct 58 3 0
Nov 48 3 1
Dec 38 4 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Essex

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding53
Tornado15
Coastal Flooding37
Blizzard2
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