Essex Fells, NJ

Essex Fells, New Jersey

Essex Fells, New Jersey, in Essex county, is 5 miles NW of East Orange, New Jersey (center to center) and 8 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. The town is in the Newark area. There are 2,162 residents in Essex Fells.

The People and Families of Essex Fells

In Essex Fells, about 73% of adults are married. When people think of Essex Fells, they might picture couples and families, not singles. The faces of the town are those of its large families. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Essex Fells.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Essex Fells had a median family income of $175,000. Most of the residents of Essex Fells tend to have good incomes. In the town, most people are middle class or better. Essex Fells is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in the town. Lots of residents of Essex Fells prove that it's possible to work from home regularly. People say that the town is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Essex Fells folks tended to give their money ($25,390) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Crime and Safety

Both violent crime and property crime are low in Essex Fells.

Essex Fells Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Essex Fells that were owner-occupied was 97%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Essex Fells, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Essex Fells, 83% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Low Property Crime (vs. State)	Top 7%

Comparative Profile of Essex Fells, NJ

Comparing Essex Fells to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Essex Fells Almanac

Essex Fells Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Essex Fells Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Essex Fells residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Essex Fells Colleges

(List of All New Jersey Colleges)

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