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Essex, Massachusetts, in Essex county, is 14 miles NE of Lynn, Massachusetts (center to center) and 23 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. Part of the surrounding Boston metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Essex is home to some 3,267 residents.
In Essex, about 60% of adults are married.
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.
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.
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.
In Essex, 85% of commuters drive to work.
Essex strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 4% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
Comparing Essex to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Men | |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women | |  |
| Age of the Population | | |
| Male Share of the Population |  | |
| Senior Citizens |  |  |
| Racial Diversity | |  |
| Female Share of the Population | | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old |  | |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
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| Median Family Income | | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | |  |
| People Above Poverty | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Essex travel • Essex mortgages and property.
 | Essex Hotels & Travel Essex hotels, landmarks, tourism, transportation. |
 | Essex Mortgage Essex property, mortgage, and real estate. |
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