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253%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
289%
Household income NAT. AVG.
57%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
IndexEssex FellsNew JerseyNational
Income per capita$105,312$37,538$29,829
Median household income$215,104$73,702$55,322
Median income owner occupied$215,729$97,281$70,586
Median income renter occupied$201,000$42,169$35,192
Median earnings male$157,500$47,369$36,919
Median earnings female$48,068$32,116$26,250
Unemployment rate2.0%5.2%4.7%
Poverty level1.8%10.9%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Essex Fells is 253% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Essex Fells is 289% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Essex Fells is 57% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Essex Fells is 88% lower than the national average

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      $143,388 $215,104 $430,208
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      $49,129 $73,702 $147,404
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Essex Fells median earnings by income bracket

      Essex Fells employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry3.4%3.4%
      Manufacturing sector16.0%16.0%
      Financial & insurance services20.5%20.5%
      Wholesale & retail services11.6%11.6%
      Public administration0.4%0.4%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities2.2%2.2%
      Education, health & social services8.9%8.9%
      Other28.7%28.7%

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      Glen Ridge, NJ7,583$211,091281.6%
      Essex Fells, NJ2,037$215,104288.8%

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      Provost No. 52, AB2,037n/a 
      Essex Fells, NJ2,037$215,104288.8%
      Source: The Essex Fells, NJ employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).