Essex County, VA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
10,604 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,481 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
38 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$228,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$487 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$774 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Virginia
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

Virginia
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 4 37
Feb 3 4 39
Mar 4 1 47
Apr 3 0 57
May 4 0 65
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 4 0 76
Sep 4 0 70
Oct 3 0 59
Nov 3 0 49
Dec 3 2 40

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right.

Liberal (49%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 49%
Hillary Clinton 48%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, VA State Senate District 25, VA State House District 68, VA
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Schools

Essex High
3 miles, SE • 4.6 star
Essex Int
4 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Tappahannock Elem
4 miles, SE • 4.6 star

Colleges

Rappahannock Community College
31 miles, S • 1.4 star
Randolph-Macon College
32 miles, W • 2.8 star
St Mary's College of Maryland
33 miles, E • 3.2 star

Hospitals

Riverside Tappahannock Hospital
4 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Medstar Saint Mary's Hospital
30 miles, NE • 3.2 star

Airports

Richmond International Airport
36 miles, SW • 2.3 star