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Essex, NY

Essex, NY.

Population: 691 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$374,978
1-year appreciation
+4.8%
3-year appreciation
+2.6%
5-year appreciation
+24.5%
10-year appreciation
+74.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$374,978
House Price Index
420.6 (+5.3% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
115.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
landslide, avalanche, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
46.0°F
Average high
55.0°F
Average low
36.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.1 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
296
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2

Amenities

Nearest airport
Bonebender Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (BTV) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
9
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.6 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-42 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,938
Median annual property tax
$4,167
Households with broadband internet
46.7%

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,260
Average weekly wage
$913
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
79

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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