Livability Score

59
/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 (0) F
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (0) F
Parks (0) F
Shops (0) F
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in Essex.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.8%
F
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cost of living B

The cost of living in Essex is 97/100 - which is 1% higher than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
C-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
D+
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crime C+

Essex crime rates are 2,101 per 100k, which is 7% higher than Illinois
Property Crime
1,795 crimes per 100k
C
Violent Crime
306 crimes per 100k
C+
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employment A+

The median income in Essex is $81,458 - which is 38% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$81,458
A-
Unemployment Rate
1.9%
A+
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health C-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A+

Essex home prices are $188,600 - which is 8% higher than Illinois
Home Price
$188,600
B
Home Appreciation Rate
-1%
C
Home Affordability
2.3x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools F

The Essex graduation rate is 83% - which is 2% lower than Illinois
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
83%
C-
Elementary Schools (0) F
High Schools (0) F
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ratings F

Essex has an overall rating of 25% from 1 reviews.
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User Surveys (1)
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F
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Essex? Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in Essex.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Essex a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors