Essex, MA cityscape

01929

Essex, MA

Total Population
3,648
Median Household Income
$133,026
Median Home Value
$733,400
Median Rent
$1,556

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$133,026
100.5% above state median
Home Value
$733,400
102.8% above state median
Rent
$1,556
100% above state median
Median Age
45.0 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Essex, MA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 63.3% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 1.3%, below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$133,026
+77.0% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.5%
State: $-28,897,840
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.66 people

Total Households
1,370
Family Households
58.0%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
26.7%
#2 Industry
Education
19.6%
#3 Industry
Construction
16.2%
Total Employed Residents:1,059

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.8%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
11.4%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
7.8%
119 workers
Public Transit
2.3%
35 workers
Total Commuting Workers:1,522
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
98.7%
2,110 employed
Labor Force
2,138
28 unemployed
Median Age
45.0 years
Per Capita Income
$64,234
Poverty Rate
8.4%

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