Essex, Maryland
Quick Statistics
Essex is a community in Baltimore County, Maryland, home to about 40,580 people spread across 9.3 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $37,503 a year, and a typical home is worth about $258,900. About 26.9% of adults hold a college degree, and 93.6% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 3 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Maryland towns GeoStat tracks, Essex ranks number 25 of 527 in population, number 376 in median household income, number 363 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Essex typically top out near 87°F in July, while January nights average about 27°F. The area sees roughly 19 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Middle River, MD | 2.8 mi. | 31,712 |
| 2. | Bowleys Quarters, MD | 3.4 mi. | 7,006 |
| 3. | Dundalk, MD | 3.7 mi. | 65,969 |
| 4. | Rosedale, MD | 3.9 mi. | 20,002 |
| 5. | Rossville, MD | 4.2 mi. | 16,059 |
| 6. | White Marsh, MD | 5.6 mi. | 10,932 |
| 7. | Edgemere, MD | 5.6 mi. | 9,061 |
| 8. | Overlea, MD | 5.8 mi. | 13,035 |
What is the population of Essex, Maryland?
Essex has a population of about 40,580 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Essex, Maryland in?
Essex is located in Baltimore County, Maryland.
What is the median home value in Essex, Maryland?
The median home value in Essex is about $258,900, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Essex, Maryland?
The median personal income in Essex is about $37,503 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Essex, Maryland?
Since 1950, 30 tornadoes have been recorded in Baltimore County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Essex, Maryland?
Typical July highs run about 87 degrees and January lows about 27 degrees, with around 19 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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