Essex County, NY
Living in Essex County
Bikeability30
Walkability46
Commute67
Public Transit21
Affordability75
Public Safety95
Airports11
Hospitals59
Colleges60
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools42
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
37kPopulation-2k (2010–19)
48 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
27%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
63%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black3%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate34%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$57kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty
24 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector59%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service24%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$154kMedian Home Value+$5.5k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$675Median Monthly Rent+$130 (2010–19)
45%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier33%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene53%
LP gas14%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas4%
Wood15%
Crime
Violent Crime in Essex County
United States45
New York39
Property Crime in Essex County
United States48
New York28
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(44%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump46%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 3 | 24 |
| Feb | 18 | 3 | 22 |
| Mar | 27 | 3 | 18 |
| Apr | 41 | 3 | 6 |
| May | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Nov | 35 | 4 | 9 |
| Dec | 22 | 3 | 24 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Essex County
Inland Flooding54
Tornado6
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Essex County, NY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Essex County, NY
North Country School
10 miles, NW
Mountain Lake Academy
14 miles, NW
Northwood School
16 miles, NW
St Agnes School
16 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Essex County, NY
Middlebury College
31 miles, E
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science
32 miles, NW
Champlain College
38 miles, NE
University of Vermont
38 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Essex County, NY
Elizabethtown Community Hospital
12 miles, NE
Adirondack Medical Center
24 miles, NW
Porter Hospital, Inc
31 miles, E
Univ of Vermont-Fletcher Allen Health Care
39 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Essex County, NY
Burlington International Airport
40 miles, NE
Plattsburgh International Airport
40 miles, N
Ogdensburg International Airport
92 miles, NW
Albany International Airport
94 miles, S