Essex, MA
1 neighborhoods · 3,648 residents · Massachusetts
A
88/100
99
Safety Score
94
Affordability
$133K
Median Income
$733K
Median Home Value
Is Essex, MA a Good Place to Live?
Essex receives an overall livability grade of A (88/100), placing it among the better areas in Massachusetts. Safety scores A+ (99/100), indicating lower crime rates than most areas. Affordability scores A+ (94/100) with a median household income of $133,026 and median home values around $733,400.
About 63.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 1.3%. 81% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 45.
$1,556
Median Rent/mo
63.3%
College Educated
1.3%
Unemployment
81%
Owner-Occupied
45
Median Age
3,648
Population
1
Zip Codes
Essex
County
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Neighborhoods in Essex
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 01929Essex Co. | 88 A | 99 | 94 | $133K | $733K | 3,648 |
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.