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Essex Fells
  • Suburb in New Jersey
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Suburb
New York City

Essex Fells

#3 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Essex County
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb in New Jersey
  • 3 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      A
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      C+
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
    Essex Fells is a suburb of New York City with a population of 2,270. Essex Fells is in Essex County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Essex Fells offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Essex Fells and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Essex Fells are highly rated.
    About Essex Fells...
    Population
    2,270
    Suburb of
    New York City
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $890,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $3,501
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      4%
    • Own
      96%
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    Essex Fells Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    A
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      0
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      48
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      240
      500.1
    • Theft
      528.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      480.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      19%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      4%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      17%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      44%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      40%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      9%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      6%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      1%
      11%
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    Working in Essex Fells

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $250,001
    National
    $69,021
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