Essex SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Cost of living in Essex summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Essex. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Maryland. Key points include:
The cost of living in Essex is 107 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Essex is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Essex is $291,980.
The median income in Essex is $67,168.
Essex's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Essex Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Essex | Maryland | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 104 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 108 | 107 | 100 |
| Health | 112 | 152 | 100 |
| Housing | 107 | 109 | 100 |
| Transportation | 107 | 108 | 100 |
| Utilities | 106 | 109 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Essex, MD Weather
The average high in Essex is 64.8° and the average low is 48.2°.
There are 71.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 44.8 inches of precipitation each year with 15.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Essex |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 64.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 48.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 71.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 44.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 15.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
Rankings & Articles For Essex
Locations Around Essex
Map Of Essex, MD
Best Places Around Essex
Ilchester, MD
Population 28,364
Severna Park, MD
Population 40,228
Cape St. Claire, MD
Population 9,236
Elkridge, MD
Population 26,283
Bel Air North, MD
Population 31,302
Fallston, MD
Population 10,013
Bel Air South, MD
Population 58,137
Arnold, MD
Population 24,303
Riviera Beach, MD
Population 12,192
Lake Shore, MD
Population 18,249
Essex Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Essex
The current population in Essex is 40,580. The population has increased 4.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40,580 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 40,670 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 40,842 | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 40,710 | 3.6% |
| 2020 | 39,307 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 39,437 | -2.6% |
| 2018 | 40,480 | 2.5% |
| 2017 | 39,494 | 1.4% |
| 2016 | 38,955 | 1.8% |
| 2015 | 38,256 | 2.3% |
| 2014 | 37,380 | -1.3% |
| 2013 | 37,891 | -2.0% |
| 2012 | 38,666 | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 38,316 | -1.2% |
| 2010 | 38,790 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Essex
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Essex is:
54.7% White with 22,215 White residents.
29.2% African American with 11,866 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 52 American Indian residents.
1.5% Asian with 603 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.3% Other with 509 Other residents.
6.9% Two Or More with 2,812 Two Or More residents.
6.2% Hispanic with 2,523 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Essex | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.7% | 46.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 29.2% | 28.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.9% | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 6.2% | 12.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Essex
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Essex is 53.2% female with 21,590 female residents.
Essex is 46.8% male with 18,990 male residents.
| Gender | Essex | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 51.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.8% | 48.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Essex for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Essex completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Essex completed 9-12th grade.
40.0% of adults in Essex completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Essex completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Essex completed associate's degree.
13.0% of adults in Essex completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Essex completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Essex completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Essex completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Essex | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 40.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Essex, Maryland
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5.2% of households in Essex earn Less than $10,000.
3.5% of households in Essex earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.9% of households in Essex earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.3% of households in Essex earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.6% of households in Essex earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.3% of households in Essex earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.3% of households in Essex earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.5% of households in Essex earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.9% of households in Essex earn $150,000 to $199,999.
7.5% of households in Essex earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Essex | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.2% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.5% | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.9% | 4.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.3% | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.6% | 7.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.3% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.3% | 11.9% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.5% | 18.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.9% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.5% | 20.3% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
