Essex, MA
Maps & Population Facts

Population
3,687
Population Density
264
Labor Participaton
64.0%
Bachelor's or Higher
58.4%
Median Household Income
$109,327
Median Individual Income
$51,538
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$72,125

Housing Estimates

Median House Value
$585,700
Median Gross Rent
$1,108
Median Mortgage Payment
$3,199
Housing Units
1,712
People who reside in Essex live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
69%
Apt, Condo, Other
31%
Analysis

Income

Households in Essex earn significantly more money than the national median income, averaging 81% higher per household.

Housing

Essex has a median house price of $585,700, which makes it one of the most expensive places in the United States to own property. The cost of renting in Essex is 9% more than the national average.

Percent
Renter Occupied Households 38%
New Construction (Built after 2000) 11%

Demographics

The median age in Essex is 46. Essex has a population that is significantly older than in comparison to the US median age.

Essex ranks in the highest of the nation for having an educated population with more college graduates per resident than most areas.

Housing Data

Housing Comparison
Essex Massachusetts USA
Median Property Value 585,700 385,400 217,600
Median Mortgage Payment 3,199 2,108 1,513
Median Gross Rent 1,108 1,208 1,012
Property Vacancy 15.9% 10.0% 12.6%
% Renters 20% 38% 36%
Residents per Sq. Mi. 264 885 93
Personal Comparison
Essex Massachusetts USA
Median Household Income 109,327 77,385 60,336
Median Individual Income 51,538 41,700 33,646
Median Income (Full-Time) 72,125 60,923 46,881
Median Age 46.3 39.5 38.1
Labor Participation 64.0% 67.8% 62.8%
Attained College Degree 58.4% 43.4% 32.0%

Population Density Analysis

Essex, MA
264
Residents per Sq. Mile
The population density of Essex is comparable to that of a Rural Area.
Major City
10,000 Residents +
Mid-Sized City
5,000 Residents +
Small City
2,500 Residents +
Suburban
500 Residents +
Rural
100 Residents +
Remote
1 Residents +

Demographics