Here's what it costs to live in Essex, Maryland, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,319 per month, while the typical home is valued around $258,900. Households earn a median of $67,168 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$67,168
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,319
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$258,900
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
40,580
Latest estimate
Median Age
41.8 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,380
Per month
Avg Home Value
$256,540
Census ACS
January Avg
37°F
July Avg
81°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
50.8
fair
Hospitals
127
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
95.2%
What is the cost of living index for Essex?
The cost of living index for Essex is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Essex?
The median gross rent in Essex is $1,319 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Essex?
The median household income in Essex is $67,168 per year.
What is the median home value in Essex?
The median home value in Essex is $258,900 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Essex?
Air quality data for Essex is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Essex?
Tax data for Maryland is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
