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About Essex County

Essex is a county in the Richmond Metropolitan area. It has a population of 10,602 and a population density of 43, which is 54% below the national average. It has a median age of 47, which is 8 years above the Richmond Metro median age and 8 years above the national average.


Essex County has a median home value of $263,781, which is 26% below the Metro average.The average rent of $1,250 is 19% below the metro average rent and 40% below the national average rent The average household income in Essex County is $52,335 , which is 38% below the Metro average household income and 33% below the national average of household income.

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$263,781Median Home Value
$355,390 Richmond Metro Area
$1,250Median Rent
$1,549 Richmond Metro Area

Towns of Essex County

Tappahannock, VA

Nearby Counties

Richmond County, VA
King and Queen County, VA
Caroline County, VA
Westmoreland County, VA
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St. Mary's County, MD
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Middlesex County, VA
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Prince George's County, MD
Mathews County, VA
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Prince William County, VA
Surry County, VA
Accomack County, VA
Somerset County, MD
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Louisa County, VA
Colonial Heights County, VA
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Demographics

Essex County's population is made up of 50% married, 31% single, 10% divorced and 9% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 47%, while Gen Z have the second largest segment at 22%. Homeowners make up 65% of the population in Essex County.

10,602Population
1,350,123 Richmond Metro Area
43Population Density
  • 47% Male
  • 53% Female
47 Median Age
39 Richmond Metro Area
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Employment

The Per Capita income in Essex County is $29,021. The Median Household Income is $52,335

$29,021Income Per Capita
$46,368 Richmond Metro Area
$52,335Median Household Income
$84,332 Richmond Metro Area
17% Poverty Rate
10% Richmond Metro Area
10% Unemployment Rate
4% Richmond Metro Area
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Amenities in Essex County
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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See Detailed Amenities Data for Essex County
$263,781Median Home Value
$355,390 Richmond Metro Area
$1,250Median Rent
$1,549 Richmond Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Richmond Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
35%
Home Owners
65%
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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
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