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Essex, IL
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Population: 1,013
Home Price: $190,000
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Overview
Essex is a small town in the state of Illinois with a population of 1,013. 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:
Small Town
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(B) Good
Cultural Diversity:
(C) Average
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
NA
Safety Rating:
(A) Excellent
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
33.9 minutes
Walkability:
(F) Poor
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Essex, IL
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Essex
Illinois
United States
Per Capita Income
$40,111
$32,213
$32,693
Median Household Income
$81,000
$66,690
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
3.0%
5.9%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
9.4%
10.5%
Age
Essex
Illinois
United States
Median Age
34.0
41.5
42.3
Gender
Essex
Illinois
United States
Male
46.4%
49.8%
49.8%
Female
53.6%
50.2%
50.2%
Race
Essex
Illinois
United States
White
93.1%
87.6%
80.3%
Black or African American
1.1%
4.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
0.2%
2.7%
Asian
0.5%
1.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.0%
2.0%
2.7%
Multiracial
5.3%
3.7%
5.2%
Housing Information
Essex
Illinois
United States
Median Home Price
$190,000
$140,846
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$850
$721
$801
Family Households
61.4%
61.4%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
22.5%
22.5%
26.2%
Homeowners
87.7%
77.4%
72.9%
Renters
12.3%
22.6%
27.1%
Education
Essex
Illinois
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
3.1%
6.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
38.0%
38.0%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
26.2%
23.1%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
13.7%
10.1%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
16.1%
13.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Essex
Illinois
United States
Mathematics
NA%
32.0%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
NA%
38.5%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Essex
Illinois
United States
Murder
0.0
2.2
3.0
Rape
0.0
43.2
38.0
Robbery
0.0
33.2
40.7
Assault
0.0
146.2
188.5
Property Crime
Essex
Illinois
United States
Burglary
0.0
246.4
336.1
Theft
0.0
1262.2
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
0.0
122.7
167.1
Arson
0.0
11.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Essex, IL
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
dairy
malnatis
ingredients
beef
fermented
fresh ingredients
beer
dining
tasty
vegan
tacos
potato chips
bacon
burger
restaurant
delicious
cooking
wine
cheese
pizza
nfl
little league
teams
coaching
illinois fighting illini
coaches
football
ncaa
mlb
athlete
nba
golf
baseball
books
hunting
tv
dining
hot tub
picnic
cabin
dining
hunting
beach
shipping
packages
deals
restaurant
car wash
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