Essex County, NJ
Living in Essex County
Bikeability83
Walkability83
Commute16
Public Transit87
Affordability28
Public Safety41
Airports95
Hospitals17
Colleges81
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools58
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
795kPopulation+15k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
35%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black38%
Caucasian31%
Hispanic or Latino23%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate28%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$62kMedian Household Income+$6.4k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
37 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more13%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector74%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van68%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation22%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$386kMedian Home Value-$9.7k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$1kMedian Monthly Rent+$188 (2010–19)
40%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached32%
Multiple units15%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier31%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K20%
$400K to $499K15%
$500K to $749K18%
$750K to $999K8%
$1M to $1.49M4%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas76%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Essex County
United States45
New Jersey50
Property Crime in Essex County
United States48
New Jersey32
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (74%)(23%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton77%
Donald Trump20%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 3 | 8 |
| Feb | 33 | 3 | 8 |
| Mar | 41 | 4 | 5 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 35 | 4 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Essex County
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding62
Tornado3
Coastal Flooding18
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Essex County, NJ
Private Schools
Private Schools near Essex County, NJ
Mount Carmel Guild Academy
1 miles, NE
Seton Hall Preparatory School
1 miles, S
Playhouse Coop School
1 miles, E
Sawtelle Learning Center
1 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Essex County, NJ
Bloomfield College
3 miles, E
Seton Hall University
3 miles, S
Caldwell University
3 miles, NW
New Jersey Institute of Technology
5 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Essex County, NJ
Hackensackumc Mountainside
3 miles, NE
East Orange General Hospital
3 miles, SE
Saint Barnabas Medical Center
3 miles, SW
Clara Maass Medical Center
4 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Essex County, NJ
Newark Liberty International Airport
8 miles, SE
Laguardia Airport
20 miles, E
John F Kennedy International Airport
27 miles, E
Westchester County Airport
34 miles, NE