Living in Essex, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Essex · Census data 2020–2024
Essex has 6,794 residents with a median age of 52.4. The median household income is $104,395 (9% higher than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $552,000, the median rent is $1,623/month.
Essex at a glance
- Population
- 6,794
- Median age
- 52.4State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $104,395State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $552,000State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $1,623/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 78.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 54.9%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Essex a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 9% higher than the Connecticut median; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 3.2%.
Cons: Home values 50% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Essex
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Essex the median home value is $552,000, 66% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,623 per month, which is 23.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,544 a month in housing costs.
Essex median household income
The median household income in Essex is $104,395 and the income per person is $69,352. 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in Essex: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,282
- Owner-occupied
- 78.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.9%
- Vacant
- 9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.22
Essex demographics
- Population
- 6,794
- Median age
- 52.4
- Under 18
- 16.2%
- 65 and older
- 26.4%
- Households
- 2,987
- Foreign-born
- 5.4%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Essex ›
Education in Essex
54.9% of adults 25 and older in Essex have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 22.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Essex
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 19.4%
- Drive alone
- 70.2%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 4%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.8%
Essex vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essex | 6,794 | $104,395 | $552,000 | $1,623 |
| Essex Village | 2,705 | $102,885 | $751,900 | $2,056 |
| Deep River Center | 2,407 | $71,447 | $334,600 | $1,242 |
| Deep River | 4,458 | $90,253 | $362,200 | $1,221 |
| Old Saybrook | 10,575 | $114,333 | $538,200 | $1,846 |
| Chester Center | 2,026 | $89,375 | $422,500 | $1,473 |
| Saybrook Manor | 1,358 | $119,670 | $586,000 | $2,149 |
| Westbrook | 6,856 | $91,202 | $434,300 | $1,425 |
| Westbrook Center | 2,501 | $74,618 | $434,500 | $1,397 |
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What is the median household income in Essex, CT?
The median household income in Essex is $104,395, 9% higher than the Connecticut median of $95,781 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Essex?
The median home value in Essex is $552,000, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in Essex?
The median gross rent in Essex is $1,623 per month, about 23.9% of household income.
Is Essex, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 9% higher than the Connecticut median; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 3.2%. Minuses: home values 50% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Essex?
The median age in Essex is 52.4 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in Essex?
The average commute to work in Essex is 27 minutes; 19.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Essex?
The unemployment rate in Essex is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Essex?
54.9% of adults in Essex have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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