Essex, CT
1 neighborhoods · 3,377 residents · Connecticut
A
88/100
96
Safety Score
83
Affordability
$98K
Median Income
$691K
Median Home Value
Is Essex, CT a Good Place to Live?
Essex receives an overall livability grade of A (88/100), placing it among the better areas in Connecticut. Safety scores A+ (96/100), indicating lower crime rates than most areas. Affordability scores A (83/100) with a median household income of $97,778 and median home values around $690,500.
About 72.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 0%. 77% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 59.
$1,394
Median Rent/mo
72.1%
College Educated
0%
Unemployment
77%
Owner-Occupied
59
Median Age
3,377
Population
1
Zip Codes
Lower Connecticut River Valley
County
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Neighborhoods in Essex
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 06426Lower Connecticut River Valley Co. | 88 A | 96 | 83 | $98K | $691K | 3,377 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.