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Essex, Massachusetts Mortgage and Housing Information
Population: 1,426
Data Source:US Census Bureau. All figures are from year 2000 unless otherwise noted.
Lifestyle in Essex
Income
| U.S. | Massachusetts | Essex | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Earnings | $23,755 | $28,420 | $33,250 |
| Median Earnings, Males | $29,458 | $35,485 | $41,159 |
| Median Earnings, Females | $18,957 | $22,454 | $22,235 |
Males earn $18,924 (85.1%) more than Females in Essex.
Commuting in Essex
Means of transportation to work, workers over 16 years old.
| Means of Transport | Number of People |
|---|---|
| Car, solo | 531 |
| Carpooled | 33 |
| Public Transit | 20 |
| Bicycle | 0 |
| Walking | 14 |
| Other Means | 5 |
| Total, Commuted | 603 |
| Worked from home | 70 |
| Total | 673 |
Time Spent Commuting in Essex
Time spent commuting in Essex
| Time spent in minutes | Number of People |
|---|---|
| Less than 5 | 55 |
| 5-9 | 105 |
| 10-14 | 99 |
| 15-19 | 107 |
| 20-24 | 65 |
| 25-29 | 12 |
| 30-34 | 21 |
| 35-39 | 28 |
| 40-44 | 6 |
| 45-59 | 53 |
| 60-89 | 43 |
| Over 90 | 9 |
Education
| Level | Number of Males | Percent of Males | Number of Females | Percent of Females |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Some College | 133 | 26.7% | 107 | 21.4% |
| Associate Degree | 5 | 1.0% | 37 | 7.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 103 | 20.6% | 91 | 18.2% |
| Master's Degree | 40 | 8.0% | 65 | 13.0% |
| Professional Degree | 18 | 3.6% | 5 | 1.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0.0% | 13 | 2.6% |
| Total (at least some college) | 299 | 59.9% | 318 | 61.5% |
| Total over 25 | 499 | 100% | 517 | 100% |
Housing in Essex
Cost of Single-Family Houses
There were no houses for sale in year 2000.
Value of Houses and Condos
| U.S. | Massachusetts | Essex | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value in year 2000 | $111,800 | $182,800 | $260,200 |
Monthly Owner Costs
| U.S. | Massachusetts | Essex | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,088 | $1,353 | $1,510 |
| Without a mortgage | $295 | $406 | $490 |
Tenancy in Essex
| Owner-occupied homes | 388 |
|---|---|
| Renter-occupied homes | 193 |
| Homes for sale | 8 |
| Homes for rent | 9 |
| Total | 619 |
Ownership of Single-family Houses
Types of mortgages for owner-occupied Single-family Houses in Essex (2000)
| Mortgage Type | Number of Single-family Houses | Percent of total |
|---|---|---|
| Without a mortgage | 77 | 30.7% |
| First Mortgage Only | 107 | 42.6% |
| Second Mortgage and/or Home Equity Loan | 67 | 26.7% |
| Total | 251 | 100% |
Age of Essex Residents
| Males | Females |
|---|---|
| 40 | 40 |
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