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Essex, Massachusetts

Essex, Massachusetts, in Essex county, is 14 miles NE of Lynn, Massachusetts (center to center) and 23 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is home to some 3,267 residents.

The People and Families of Essex

In Essex, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Essex had a median family income of $70,152. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Essex. Home-based work is more common in the town than in most places. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in Essex.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($9,250) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Essex. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Essex Housing

According to the 2000 census, 70% of the housing in Essex was owner-occupied. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the town, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon.

Commuting

In Essex, 85% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyEssex Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyEssex Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Essex Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Essex College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Essex Public Transportation Use
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Essex People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Essex, MA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men109
Well-Paid Single Women108
Age of the Population88
Male Share of the Population77
Senior Citizens46
Racial Diversity42
Female Share of the Population44
Children Under 5 Years Old34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married74
Average Household Size64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income107
College Educated Adults107
People in Middle Class or Better95
People Above Poverty84

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use106
Walking and Biking to Work64
Short Commute Times48

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108
People Living Alone58
Housing Recently Built33
Affordability of Rents13
Affordability of Property Taxes13
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