About Essex County

Essex is a county in the New York Metropolitan area. It has a population of 851,117 and a population density of 6,335, which is 99% above the national average. It has a median age of 38, which is 1 year below the New York Metro median age and 1 year below the national average.


Essex County has a median home value of $593,513, which is 7% below the Metro average.The average rent of $2,005 is 35% below the metro average rent and 4% below the national average rent The average household income in Essex County is $80,463 , which is 15% below the Metro average household income and 3% above the national average of household income.

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$593,513Median Home Value
$635,192 New York Metro Area
$2,005Median Rent
$3,065 New York Metro Area
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Essex County's population is made up of 42% married, 43% single, 9% divorced and 5% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 34%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 27%. Homeowners make up 46% of the population in Essex County.

851,117Population
19,498,249 New York Metro Area
6,335Population Density
  • 49% Male
  • 51% Female
38 Median Age
39 New York Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in Essex County is $50,025. The Median Household Income is $80,463

$50,025Income Per Capita
$54,000 New York Metro Area
$80,463Median Household Income
$95,220 New York Metro Area
14% Poverty Rate
13% New York Metro Area
7% Unemployment Rate
5% New York Metro Area
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Amenities in Essex County
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$593,513Median Home Value
$635,192 New York Metro Area
$2,005Median Rent
$3,065 New York Metro Area
2Average Household Size
3 New York Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
54%
Home Owners
46%
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315
Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
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Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers: July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters: January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains: Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow: Palo Alto doesn’t get snow

South Orange Village Township crime index is 71 which is lower than the national average.

71
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

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