Essex, MA
Living in Essex
Bikeability71
Walkability72
Commute7
Public Transit77
Affordability9
Public Safety88
Airports50
Hospitals57
Colleges69
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools87
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.4kPopulation-145 (2010–19)
47 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
58%College-Educated+10% (2010–19)
61%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate16%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree32%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$114kMedian Household Income+$42k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
42 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K12%
$100K to $124K16%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K or more19%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector70%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation2%
Mgt, science, and arts64%
Sales and office16%
Service8%
Commute
Car, truck, or van70%
Public transportation12%
Walked4%
Worked at home14%
Housing
$494kMedian Home Value+$51k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent-$548 (2010–19)
77%Owner-Occupied+14% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached10%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units20%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 196919%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier52%
Home Value
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K20%
$400K to $499K25%
$500K to $749K29%
$750K to $999K16%
$1M to $1.49M4%
House Heating Type
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene13%
LP gas6%
Utility gas67%
Crime
Violent Crime in Essex
United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Essex County40
Property Crime in Essex
United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Essex County23
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (57%)(38%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton57%
Donald Trump37%
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
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding40
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding25
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Essex, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Essex, MA
Tara Montessori School
4 miles, S
Cuvilly Arts & Earth Center
4 miles, NW
Faith Christian School
5 miles, E
Brookwood School
5 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Essex, MA
Gordon College
4 miles, SW
Endicott College
7 miles, SW
Montserrat College of Art
8 miles, SW
Salem State University
11 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Essex, MA
Northeast Hospital Corporation
7 miles, SW
North Shore Medical Center -
11 miles, SW
Anna Jaques Hospital
13 miles, NW
Whittier Pavilion
18 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Essex, MA
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
30 miles, N
Manchester Airport
39 miles, NW
Worcester Regional Airport
62 miles, SW