Essex 68 Good
Essex Livability #150 ranked city in Massachusetts#9,166 ranked city in the USARanks better than 68% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Essex

PROS
  • Crime

    The crime rate is far lower than the national average per 100,000 residents. As such, it should be considered a very safe place to live when compared to other areas.

  • 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.

  • Schools

    The schools category boasts a high score thanks to factors like excellent test scores, impressive graduation rates and the convenient placement of elementary and high schools in this area.

  • Ratings

    Locals express favorable opinions about the proximity of everyday local amenities, parks, public transit, neighborly atmosphere, strong sense of community and the general safety of the area.

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.

  • Cost Of Living

    The cost of living in this area is notably high, making it a more expensive place to live. You'll find higher expenses for everyday goods and services, housing and groceries.

  • Health & Safety

    A low health and safety score may be attributed to factors such as subpar air quality and the unavailability of certain health-related facilities like hospitals, clinics, doctors and pharmacies.

New Real Estate Listings in Essex Area
Search Homes for Sale in Essex, MA

Best Places to Live in and Around Essex

See all the best places to live around Essex

How Do You Rate The Livability In Essex?

1. Select a livability score between 1-100
0
Awful
25
Poor
50
Average
75
Good
100
Great
2. Select any tags that apply to this area
View results

Compare Essex, MA Livability

      vs

      Essex transportation information

      Statistic Essex Massachusetts National
      Average one way commute30min29min26min
      Workers who drive to work50.2%71.1%76.4%
      Workers who carpool11.6%7.5%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit6.8%9.9%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.8%0.6%
      Workers who walk12.0%4.9%2.8%
      Working from home19.4%4.7%4.6%
      Source: The Essex, MA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).