Essex is a somewhat small town located in the state of Connecticut. With a population of 6,847 people and two associated neighborhoods, Essex is the 119th largest community in Connecticut.

Of important note, Essex is also a town of artists. Essex has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Essex’s character.

One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 19.41% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Essex is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Essex’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Essex. 54.88% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.

The per capita income in Essex in 2022 was $69,352, which is upper middle income relative to Connecticut, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $277,408 for a family of four.

The people who call Essex home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Essex residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Essex include Irish, Italian, English, German, and Polish.

The most common language spoken in Essex is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and German/Yiddish.