Essex County, NJ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 6/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Sufficient Access. Public transportation is available but may have limitations in frequency, coverage, or convenience.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Frequent Flyer’s Paradise. Access to the airport is extremely convenient with minimal travel time. Ideal for frequent travelers.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
854,130 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
37.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$76,712 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
37 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$494,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,487 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,307 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
42.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
4
New Jersey
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
3
New Jersey
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 7 30
Feb 3 8 33
Mar 4 4 40
Apr 4 1 51
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 66
Oct 4 0 55
Nov 4 0 45
Dec 4 4 35

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 73% of residents leaning left and 23% leaning right.

Liberal (74%) (23%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 21%
Hillary Clinton 77%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 10, NJ State Senate District 27, NJ Assembly District 27, NJ
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Schools

Edison Middle School
<1 miles, E • 3.7 star
Washington Elementary School
<1 miles, E • 2.8 star
Seton Hall Preparatory School
<1 miles, SW • 5 star
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Colleges

Empire Beauty School-Bloomfield
2 miles, E • 1 star
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Hospitals

Hackensackumc Mountainside
3 miles, E • 3.2 star
East Orange General Hospital
3 miles, S • 1.4 star
Saint Barnabas Medical Center
3 miles, W • 3.2 star
Clara Maass Medical Center
4 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Laguardia Airport
20 miles, SE • 4.6 star
John F Kennedy International Airport
26 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Westchester County Airport
34 miles, E • 1.4 star
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