Essex, MD
1 neighborhoods · 43,822 residents · Maryland
B
60/100
68
Safety Score
62
Affordability
$68K
Median Income
$246K
Median Home Value
Is Essex, MD a Good Place to Live?
Essex receives an overall livability grade of B (60/100), indicating solid livability relative to the rest of Maryland. Safety scores B (68/100). Affordability scores B (62/100) with a median household income of $68,140 and median home values around $245,900.
About 17.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 6.1%. 60% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 41.
$1,210
Median Rent/mo
17.8%
College Educated
6.1%
Unemployment
60%
Owner-Occupied
41
Median Age
43,822
Population
1
Zip Codes
Baltimore
County
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Neighborhoods in Essex
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21221Baltimore Co. | 60 B | 68 | 62 | $68K | $246K | 43,822 |
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.