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Essex, IL


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Essex, Illinois

Essex, Illinois, in Kankakee county, is 24 miles S of Joliet, Illinois (center to center) and 54 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. The village is home to some 554 residents.

The People and Families of Essex

In Essex, about 66% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Essex are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the village tends toward large families and full houses.

The people of Essex are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Essex had a median family income of $51,118.

Essex Housing

According to the 2000 census, 90% of the housing in Essex was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Essex, 98% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Essex strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Essex People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Essex, IL

Comparing Essex to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men53
Age of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old42
Senior Citizens33
Female Share of the Population11
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better108
People Above Poverty87
Median Family Income87
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use32
Working at Home22
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing58
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Affordability of Rents34
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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