Essex County, MA
Living in Essex County
Bikeability52
Walkability55
Commute29
Public Transit59
Affordability26
Public Safety61
Airports49
Hospitals53
Colleges74
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools59
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
784kPopulation+48k (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
40%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
67%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black3%
Caucasian70%
Hispanic or Latino21%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate25%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree16%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$79kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty
33 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more13%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector72%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van83%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation6%
Taxicab1%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$410kMedian Home Value+$38k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian Monthly Rent+$239 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached51%
Multiple units10%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier37%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K25%
$400K to $499K18%
$500K to $749K23%
$750K to $999K7%
$1M to $1.49M3%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene24%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas57%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Essex County
United States45
Massachusetts37
Property Crime in Essex County
United States48
Massachusetts28
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (58%)(38%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton59%
Donald Trump36%
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 County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding45
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding19
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Essex County, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Essex County, MA
Pingree School
1 miles, W
The Academy at Penguin Hall
4 miles, S
Cuvilly Arts & Earth Center
4 miles, NE
Clark School
4 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Essex County, MA
Gordon College
4 miles, SE
Endicott College
6 miles, S
Montserrat College of Art
6 miles, S
Salem State University
10 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Essex County, MA
Northeast Hospital Corporation
5 miles, S
North Shore Medical Center -
9 miles, S
Anna Jaques Hospital
12 miles, N
Whittier Pavilion
14 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Essex County, MA
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
30 miles, N
Manchester Airport
35 miles, NW
Worcester Regional Airport
58 miles, SW