Essex, MD
Living in Essex
Bikeability53
Walkability41
Commute30
Public Transit64
Affordability61
Public Safety27
Airports97
Hospitals50
Colleges89
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Schools89
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
39kPopulation+647 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
62%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black31%
Caucasian59%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate39%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$58kMedian Household Income+$8.3k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector73%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office26%
Service21%
Commute
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation8%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$191kMedian Home Value-$12k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$924Median Monthly Rent+$214 (2010–19)
50%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached30%
1 unit, detached41%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195925%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity35%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas52%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Essex
United States45
Maryland43
Baltimore Metro Area76
Baltimore County65
Property Crime in Essex
United States48
Maryland38
Baltimore Metro Area61
Baltimore County63
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump51%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 3 | 8 |
| Feb | 37 | 3 | 8 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 3 |
| Apr | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 38 | 4 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Essex
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding53
Tornado15
Coastal Flooding37
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Essex, MD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Essex, MD
Our Lady of Mt Carmel School
1 miles, N
Rosedale Baptist School
3 miles, N
High Road School of Baltimore County
3 miles, SW
Our Lady of Hope St Luke School
4 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Essex, MD
Morgan State University
8 miles, W
University of Baltimore
9 miles, W
Maryland Institute College of Art
9 miles, W
Johns Hopkins University
9 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Essex, MD
Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center
4 miles, NW
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
6 miles, W
Johns Hopkins Hospital, The
8 miles, W
Kennedy Krieger Institute
8 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Essex, MD
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
45 miles, SW
Washington Dulles International Airport
60 miles, SW
Harrisburg International Airport
64 miles, N