Essex, NY Housing Market & City Data

Explore key insights and real experiences from people who call Essex home. Use the data below as a starting point to compare and discover what makes this city a great place to live.

622

Population Estimate

$167,423

Median Home Value

97.5%

Employment Rate

48.2%

Bachelor's Degree+

Housing & Demographic Overview

Key insights about the community

Data as of October 2026

HOUSING DATA (October 2026)

Median Price per SqFt$295

Median Listing Price$735,000

Median Days on Market153

Active Listings13

New Listings0

Total Listings (Active + Pending)15

Avg Listing Price$1,113,577

Avg Listing Price Change MoM0%

Avg Listing Price Change YoY-30%

HOUSEHOLD OVERVIEW

Family Size2.85

Family Dual Income54.9

Median Household Income$60,833

Median Individual Income$35,781

Home Ownership85.8%

Home Value$167,423

Median Rent$713

Rent Burden19.4%

Poverty8.4%

EDUCATION, GENDER & MARITAL STATUS

EDUCATION

No Highschool Degree or GED10.8%
Highschool Education22.8%
Some College18.3%
Bachelors Degree23.7%
Graduate Degree24.5%
Total College or Above48.2%
Stem Degree29.7%

GENDER BREAKDOWN

Male47.7%
Female52.3%

MARITAL STATUS

Married51.1%
Divorced11.7%
Never Married29.5%
Widowed7.7%

CITY DATA & AGE BREAKDOWN

CITY DATA

CityEssex

State IDNY

Population622

AGE BREAKDOWN

Age Group	% of Population
Under 18	16.4%
19–29	10.4%
30–39	10.5%
40–49	10.5%

Age Group	% of Population
50–59	13.9%
60–69	23.8%
70–79	10.0%
80+	4.6%

WORKFORCE, ETHNICITY & OTHER

WORKFORCE

Labor Force Participation60.1%

Unemployment Rate2.5%

Disabled17.2%

ETHNICITY

White99.8%

Black0.2%

Asian0.0%

Native American0.0%

Pacific Islander0.0%

Other0.0%

Multiple0.0%

OTHER

Hispanic0.0%

Limited English1.4%

Health Uninsured10.5%

Veteran9.1%

Local Discussions

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Is Essex, NY a good place to buy a house?
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What are the best neighborhoods in Essex, NY for families?
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What should home buyers know about the Essex, NY housing market?
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Is it better to buy or rent a home in Essex, NY?
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Essex, NY?
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How much income do you need to buy a house in Essex, NY?
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How much are property taxes on a home in Essex, NY?
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What are the best neighborhoods in Essex, NY for first-time home buyers?
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What is it like to live in Essex, NY?
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What should I know before moving to Essex, NY?
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