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Essex County
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Essex County

#37 in Best Counties for Families in New York
    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C+
    2. Housing
      B minus
    3. Nightlife
      A minus
    4. Good for Families
      B
    5. Diversity
      C+
    6. Jobs
      B minus
    7. Weather
      D+
    8. Cost of Living
      B
    9. Health & Fitness
      B
    10. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    11. Commute
      B+
    Essex County is located in New York with a population of 37,501. In Essex County, most residents own their homes. Many young professionals and retirees live in Essex County and residents tend to have moderate political views.
    Population
    37,501
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $162,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $845
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      23%
    • Own
      77%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      73.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      9.2
      6.1
    • Rape
      36.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      9.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      147.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      460.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      36.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      8%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      17%
    • 65+ years
      23%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      13%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      17%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      27%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      34%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      11%
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    Working in Essex County

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $61,563
    National
    $69,021
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