Living in Essex (Maryland)
Essex (Maryland) is a large place in Maryland, United States, home to 39,262 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are business owners (top 8%, #955 of 12,111), commuters (top 11%, #657 of 6,227), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 12%, #1,882 of 16,523).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Essex (Maryland)
- It is right on the coast of the Chesapeake Bay.
- It is part of Greater Baltimore, 13 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 24 min and sets around 22:46; in late June it sets around 2:36.
How Essex (Maryland) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Maryland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 57 | #2,971 of 11,898 | #123 of 439 | Map |
| Low-income household | 44 | #3,573 of 9,771 | #53 of 293 | Map |
| Low-income family | 50 | #2,909 of 8,006 | #86 of 284 | Map |
| Single parent | 56 | #1,982 of 6,237 | #82 of 223 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 65 | #2,620 of 9,474 | #118 of 349 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 64 | #3,283 of 9,474 | #122 of 349 | Map |
| Early retiree | 66 | #2,289 of 10,762 | #108 of 329 | Map |
| Single professional | 68 | #671 of 4,537 | #37 of 174 | Map |
| Young professional | 70 | #748 of 4,444 | #34 of 180 | Map |
| DINKS | 73 | #718 of 3,053 | #38 of 119 | Map |
| Remote worker | 61 | #2,317 of 7,271 | #73 of 228 | Map |
| Commuter | 75 | #657 of 6,227 | #30 of 291 | Map |
| Car-free household | 67 | #989 of 3,933 | #32 of 172 | Map |
| Student | 56 | #1,739 of 2,119 | #67 of 82 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 51 | #2,282 of 8,006 | #58 of 284 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 41 | #6,488 of 12,111 | #102 of 361 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 65 | #975 of 4,114 | #38 of 170 | Map |
| Expat professional | 74 | #908 of 7,271 | #55 of 228 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 66 | #2,486 of 9,474 | #99 of 349 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 43 | #11,754 of 18,063 | #368 of 487 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 46 | #1,882 of 16,523 | #69 of 460 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 31 | #13,530 of 18,063 | #345 of 487 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 71 | #1,630 of 16,523 | #72 of 460 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 80 | #379 of 21,167 | #43 of 551 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 54 | #10,092 of 12,111 | #345 of 361 | Map |
| Coastal living | 72 | #978 of 6,413 | #63 of 321 | Map |
| Business owner | 75 | #955 of 12,111 | #72 of 361 | Map |
| Digital native | 56 | #1,544 of 4,750 | #91 of 186 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Rossville (Maryland) 3 km
- Rosedale (Maryland) 4 km
- Middle River 4 km
- Frankford (Maryland) 6 km
- Overlea (Maryland, 12,275 residents) 7 km
- Dundalk 8 km
- Glenham-Belhar 8 km
- Edgemere (Maryland) 8 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.