Livability Score

70
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (0) F
Food and Drink (3) F
Big Daddy's
Bar
Garrison’s Tavern & Grill
Bar
Silver Tankard
Bar
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (0) F
Parks (1) F
Anderson Park
Park
Shops (1) F
Casey's
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Essex.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Essex is 80/100 - which is 11% lower than Iowa.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
D
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crime C-

Essex crime rates are 2,175 per 100k, which is 34% higher than Iowa
Property Crime
1,791 crimes per 100k
C
Violent Crime
384 crimes per 100k
D+
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employment C-

The median income in Essex is $46,991 - which is 14% lower than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$46,991
F
Unemployment Rate
1.7%
A+
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
B+
Essex Police Department
Police
Essex Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A-
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housing A

Essex home prices are $64,200 - which is 52% lower than Iowa
Home Price
$64,200
F
Home Appreciation Rate
-4%
D+
Home Affordability
1.4x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools B+

The Essex graduation rate is 87% - which is 1% lower than Iowa
School Test Scores
70%
B-
High School Grad. Rates
87%
B-
Elementary Schools (2) F
Essex Elementary School
Essex Junior-Senior High School
High Schools (1) F
Essex Junior-Senior High School
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ratings N/A

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Essex? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Anderson Park

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      Big Daddy's
      Garrison’s Tavern & Grill
      Silver Tankard

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Essex? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Essex.
      Drive to Work
      91%

      14% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Essex a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors