Quality of Life and Culture in Essex, IA

Overview

Essex is a village in the state of Iowa with a population of 852. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Essex has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Village
Living Costs: Low Cost
Employment: (C) Average
Cultural Diversity: (D) Fair
Residents: Families
School Rating: (A) Excellent
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 18.0 minutes
Walkability: (C) Average
Climate: Four Seasons
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: -
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: Yes

Social and Economic Statistics of Essex, IA

Employment and Income	Essex	Iowa	United States
Per Capita Income	$31,973	$30,483	$32,693
Median Household Income	$46,458	$60,214	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	5.1%	4.0%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	5.7%	7.4%	10.5%

Age	Essex	Iowa	United States
Median Age	55.3	42.5	42.3

Gender	Essex	Iowa	United States
Male	48.8%	50.2%	49.8%
Female	51.2%	49.8%	50.2%

Race	Essex	Iowa	United States
White	94.2%	94.1%	80.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	0.8%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.0%	0.3%	2.7%
Asian	0.0%	0.7%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%
Other Race	0.5%	1.0%	2.7%
Multiracial	5.3%	3.1%	5.2%

Housing Information	Essex	Iowa	United States
Median Home Price	$56,300	$109,187	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$418	$525	$801
Family Households	32.1%	32.1%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	23.1%	23.1%	26.2%
Homeowners	82.3%	79.6%	72.9%
Renters	17.7%	20.4%	27.1%

Education	Essex	Iowa	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	15.5%	5.5%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	40.3%	40.3%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	24.6%	22.3%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	4.8%	12.6%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	6.9%	13.0%	15.0%