Livability Score

78
/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 D+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
CaddyShack
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Heritage Society of Essex-Middle River
Museum
Michael J. Collins Stadium
Stadium
Wilson Point Mens' Club; Stansbury Beach Club
Water Park
Glenn L Martin Maryland Aviation Museum
Museum
Battle of North Point Memorial Museum
Museum
Battle of North Point
Museum
American Pool Association Museum of Champions
Museum
Country Club Lanes
Bowling Alley
Go Fish
Aquarium
Bengies Drive-In Theatre
Cinema
Flagship Cinemas
Cinema
Club Baltimore Liquor & Bar
Nightclub
The Dundalk Art School
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (42) A-
McDonald's
Fast Food
Miss Twist
Sweets
Tempo Lounge
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Bi-Rite Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Four Corner Sports Bar Liquors
Alcohol
Breakaway Bar
Bar
Popeyes
Fast Food
Fatties Bar & Grill
Bar
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Gussie’s Liquor
Alcohol
Wendy's
Fast Food
Icy Delights
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Norman's Liquors
Alcohol
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Commodore Hall
Bar
Avenue Tavern
Bar
Wine & Spirits Shop
Alcohol
Marco's Pizza
Fast Food
Woody's Pub Grub
Bar
Fitness (3) F
Legion Transformation Camps
Gym
Essex Senior Center
Community Centre
James Fitness
Gym
Prodigy Fitness
Gym
Victory Villa Senior Center
Community Centre
Spunk Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Rosedale Senior Center
Community Centre
Gold's Gym
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Mindful You Yoga & Wellness
Gym
Forze
Gym
Groceries (6) F
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Shoppers
Grocery Store
Weis
Grocery Store
Curves
Health Food
Geresbeck's Food Market
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Bingo
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Charlie's Seafood and Produce Market
Seafood
Giant
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Punjab Super Market & Halal Meat
Grocery Store
Apna-Desh Indian Groceries
Grocery Store
Redner's
Grocery Store
Walmart
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Mars Supermarket
Grocery Store
Crumbs Galore Bakery
Bakery
Entenmann's Bakery Outlet
Bakery
Weis
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Herman's Bakery
Bakery
Parks (55) A+
Deep Creek Park
Park
Country Ridge Park
Park
Fox Ridge Park
Park
Martindale Park
Park
Renaissance Park
Park
Cox's Point Park
Park
Tot Lot
Playground
Sussex Community Park
Park
Kingston Park
Park
Hawthorne Park
Park
Midthorn Park
Park
Eastern Waterfront Park
Park
Kingston Point Park
Park
Back River Center Playground
Playground
Back River Center Playground
Playground
Wilson Point Park
Park
Bauernschmidt Manor Park
Park
Sue Creek Park
Park
Montrose Farms Open Space
Park
Turkey Point Park
Park
Defenders Trail
Park
North Point State Battlefield Park
Park
Charlesmont Park
Park
Batavia Park
Park
Rosedale Park
Park
Shops (64) A-
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Royal Farms
Convenience Store
Fresh Fresco Market
Convenience Store
Exxon
Convenience Store
Nail Spa
Beauty
La Casa del Pueblo
Convenience Store
Destiny Beauty Salon
Hairdresser
Bossy Styles Hair & Beauty Boutique
Hairdresser
Gerri's Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Shirley's Tan and Tone
Beauty
Royal Farms
Convenience Store
Jerry’s Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Bob’s Overhead Door
Houseware
T-Mobile
Electronics
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Royal Farms
Convenience Store
Etta’s Beauty Salon & Braiding
Hairdresser
DTLR
Clothing
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Rainbow
Clothing
Baci’s Hair & Nail
Hairdresser
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Hair Plus
Hairdresser
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 8.6% take public transportation in Essex.
Public Transit Stops (82)
Stops & Stations A+
Back River Neck Road & Poles Road Northbound
Bus Stop
Back River Neck Road & Poles Road Northbound
Bus Stop
Back River Neck Road & Tripgate Road Mid Southbound
Bus Stop
Middleborough Road & Brighton Manor Drive Westbound
Bus Stop
Back River Neck Road & Lanflair Road Southbound
Bus Stop
Middleborough Road & Hadwick Drive Opposite Eastbound
Bus Stop
Back River Neck Road & Lanflair Road Northbound
Bus Stop
Back River Neck Road & Williams Avenue Southbound
Bus Stop
Middleborough Road & Hartland Road Far-side Westbound
Bus Stop
Middleborough Road & Hartland Road Eastbound
Bus Stop
Back River Neck Road & Williams Avenue Mid Northbound
Bus Stop
Back River Neck Road & Country Ridge Lane Far-side Southbound
Bus Stop
Back River Neck Road & Country Ridge Lane Far-side Southbound
Bus Stop
Middleborough Road & Glemsford Road Eastbound
Bus Stop
Middleborough Road & Sharondale Way Far-side Westbound
Bus Stop
Middleborough Road & Eddystone Place Far-side Southbound
Bus Stop
Back River Neck Road & Hopewell Avenue Opposite
Bus Stop
Back River Neck Road & Hopewell Avenue Opposite
Bus Stop
Back River Neck Road & Hopewell Avenue Southbound
Bus Stop
Middleborough Road & Foxchase Lane Opposite Eastbound
Bus Stop
Back River Neck Road & Renaissance Drive Northbound
Bus Stop
Back River Neck Road & Evergreen Way Southbound
Bus Stop
Old Eastern Avenue & Stemmers Run Road Far-side Westbound
Bus Stop
Stemmers Run Road & Old Eastern Avenue Southbound
Bus Stop
Stemmers Run Road & Old Eastern Avenue Far-side Northbound
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
8.6% B+
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cost of living C+

The cost of living in Essex is 105/100 - which is 11% lower than Maryland.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime F

Essex crime rates are 2,972 per 100k, which is 46% higher than Maryland
Property Crime
2,390 crimes per 100k D-
Violent Crime
582 crimes per 100k F
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employment B-

The median income in Essex is $59,426 - which is 22% lower than Maryland.
Med. Household Income
$59,426 D+
Unemployment Rate
4.7% F
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health A

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (28)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Baltimore Medical System at Middlesex
Doctor
Endoscopy Center of Essex
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
ExpressCare
Clinic
Rite Aid Drive Thru Phamacy
Pharmacy
Adventure Dental
Dentist
Dental
Dentist
Pediatrics & Adolescent Care
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Fresenius Kidney Care
Clinic
Doctor’s Office
Doctor
Daniel Rosinski, DDS
Dentist
Baltimore County Police Essex Precinct 11
Police
Essex Fire Department Station 7
Fire Station
Baltimore County Fire Department Station 25 - Hyde Park
Fire Station
CVS
Pharmacy
Independent Drug
Pharmacy
Family Dentistry - Ned S. Greenberg DDS, PA
Dentist
Baltimore County Fire Department Station 58 - Back River Neck
Fire Station
Riverview Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Health Connections Opioid Addiction Suboxone Treatment
Clinic
Sunrise Pain Management Professionals LLC
Clinic
Middle River Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company Station 74
Fire Station
Remedios P. Baltazar, MD
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D+
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housing A+

Essex home prices are $195,700 - which is 33% lower than Maryland
Home Price
$195,700 B
Home Appreciation Rate
7% B
Home Affordability
3.3x (home price to income ratio) B
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schools D

The Essex graduation rate is 77% - which is 11% lower than Maryland
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
77% D
Elementary Schools (1) C-
Deep Creek Elementary
Mars Estates Elementary
Middleborough Elementary
Deep Creek Middle
Sandalwood Elementary
Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School
Sussex Elementary
Stemmers Run Middle
Middlesex Elementary
Hawthorne Elementary
Essex Elementary
Martin Boulevard Elementary
Orems Elementary
Victory Villa Elementary
Middle River Middle
Glenmar Elementary
Battle Grove Elementary
Battle Monument School
Charlesmont Elementary
Bear Creek Elementary
General John Stricker Middle
High Road School Of Baltimore County
Golden Ring Middle
Rosedale Baptist School
Seneca Elementary
High Schools (1) F
Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School
Kenwood High Ib And Sports Science
Chesapeake High
Eastern Technical High School
Battle Monument School
Rosedale Center
High Road School Of Baltimore County
Rosedale Baptist School
Patapsco High & Center For Arts
Calvary Baptist School
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ratings A+

Essex has an overall rating of 86% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes A+
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Essex Is In The Middle Of All The Fun 4 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 26, 2018) Though I never lived in Essex, I went to school there. It is a great neighborhood that is pleasant to look at, has some of the nicest people in the state, and is only a few minutes drive from White Marsh Mall and The Avenue at White Marsh. It is an affordable neighborhood to live ...Read More in, and the home of a sprawling community college that helped prepare me to earn a four year degree.

One of the highlights of the neighborhood is Rocky Point Beach. The beach is 300 feet long and is located right near a park. On a nice summer day it's a blast to have a picnic in the designated area and then go fishing on the pier or hit the sailing center. If you have kids, there is even two separate playgrounds in the park. Also close by is Marley's Marina, which has a place where you can grill food and go swimming in the outdoor pool, which is heated so that it can be used all year long. Read Less
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      D+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Essex? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Deep Creek Park
      Country Ridge Park
      Fox Ridge Park
      Martindale Park
      Renaissance Park
      Cox's Point Park
      Tot Lot
      Sussex Community Park

      Entertainment

      Heritage Society of Essex-Middle River
      Michael J. Collins Stadium
      Wilson Point Mens' Club; Stansbury Beach Club
      Glenn L Martin Maryland Aviation Museum
      Battle of North Point Memorial Museum
      Battle of North Point
      American Pool Association Museum of Champions
      Country Club Lanes

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Miss Twist
      Tempo Lounge
      Dunkin'
      Bi-Rite Wine & Spirits
      Four Corner Sports Bar Liquors
      Breakaway Bar
      Popeyes

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Essex? Of all people who commute, 8.6% take public transportation in Essex.
      Drive to Work
      74%

      3% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      9%

      3% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      C+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Essex? The cost of living in Essex is 105/100 - which is 11% lower than Maryland.
      Essex
      105

      5% more expensive than average

      Maryland
      119

      19% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Essex? Essex crime rates are 2,972, which are 46% higher than Maryland
      Total Crime
      2,972 per 100k people

      28% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 34

      28% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      1%

      Year over year crime is up

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in Essex? The median income in Essex is $59,426 which is 22% lower than Maryland.
      Median household income
      $59,4267% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $29,844equal to the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      equal to 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

      Rite Aid
      Rite Aid
      Riverview Pharmacy
      CVS
      Walgreens
      Rite Aid Drive Thru Phamacy

      Doctors

      Baltimore Medical System at Middlesex
      Pankaj Kheterpal, M.D.
      Remedios P. Baltazar, MD
      Doctor’s Office
      Mace Medical

      A+ Housing

      What are Essex home prices? Essex home prices are $195,700 - which is 33% lower than Maryland
      Median home value
      $195,7006% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,10617% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      58%

      9% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Essex have good schools? The Essex graduation rate is 77% - which is 11% lower than Maryland
      High school grad. rates
      77%

      7% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Essex a good place to live? Essex has an overall rating of 86% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      86%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      1 total surveys

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