Essex 59 Below average
Essex Livability #1,041 ranked city in Illinois#19,407 ranked city in the USARanks better than 33% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Essex

PROS
  • Employment

    This area excels in the employment category with a score well above average, primarily due to the higher median home income, per capita income and low unemployment rates.

  • Housing

    High scores in the housing category are attributed to this area, possibly pointing to a favorable home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A large portion of amenities are not ideally situated within walking distance, potentially requiring residents to utilize a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Access to public transportation in this particular area may be limited, which can result in longer-than-average commute times to reach workplaces.

  • Schools

    The lower than average schools score may be influenced by below-average education levels, subpar reading and math scores and the lack of access to local elementary and high schools.

  • Ratings

    Surveys and polls conducted by AreaVibes with residents of the area revealed unfavorable results concerning the walkability of amenities, the availability of parks and public transit access.

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      Essex transportation information

      Statistic Essex Illinois National
      Average one way commute34min29min26min
      Workers who drive to work78.1%73.4%76.4%
      Workers who carpool10.8%8.3%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.8%9.2%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.6%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.0%3.1%2.8%
      Working from home9.1%4.4%4.6%
      Source: The Essex, IL data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).