Essex, MA
Living in Essex
Bikeability
71
Walkability
72
Commute
7
Public Transit
77
Affordability
9
Public Safety
88
Airports
50
Hospitals
57
Colleges
69
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
87
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.4k
Population
-145 (2010–19)
47 y
Median Age
+3 (2010–19)
58%
College-Educated
+10% (2010–19)
61%
Family Households
+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate16%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree32%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$114k
Median Household Income
+$42k (2010–19)
95%
Above Poverty
-3% (2010–19)
42 mi
Average Commute
91%
Lived Here Last Year
-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K12%
$100K to $124K16%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K or more19%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector70%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation2%
Mgt, science, and arts64%
Sales and office16%
Service8%
Commute
Car, truck, or van70%
Public transportation12%
Walked4%
Worked at home14%
Housing
$494k
Median Home Value
+$51k (2010–19)
5%
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
-$548 (2010–19)
77%
Owner-Occupied
+14% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached10%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units20%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 196919%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier52%
Home Value
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K20%
$400K to $499K25%
$500K to $749K29%
$750K to $999K16%
$1M to $1.49M4%
House Heating Type
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene13%
LP gas6%
Utility gas67%
Crime
Violent Crime in Essex
United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Essex County40
Property Crime in Essex
United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Essex County23
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (57%)(38%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton57%
Donald Trump37%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | 4 | 15 |
| Feb | 29 | 4 | 11 |
| Mar | 36 | 5 | 10 |
| Apr | 47 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 32 | 4 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Essex
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding40
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding25
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Essex, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Essex, MA
Tara Montessori School
4 miles, S
Cuvilly Arts & Earth Center
4 miles, NW
Faith Christian School
5 miles, E
Brookwood School
5 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Essex, MA
Gordon College
4 miles, SW
Endicott College
7 miles, SW
Montserrat College of Art
8 miles, SW
Salem State University
11 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Essex, MA
Northeast Hospital Corporation
7 miles, SW
North Shore Medical Center -
11 miles, SW
Anna Jaques Hospital
13 miles, NW
Whittier Pavilion
18 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Essex, MA
General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport
23 miles, SW
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
30 miles, N
Manchester Airport
39 miles, NW
Worcester Regional Airport
62 miles, SW