Essex County

NJ · Pop. 163,573 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Essex County is a suburban county in NJ with a population of approximately 163,573.

$/Acre: $8,588

Property Tax: 2.49%

Growing Season: 191 days

Broadband: 77%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 96.8/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.49%

Local Sales Tax0.08%

Combined Sales Tax6.71%

Cost of Living Index119.2

Median Household Income$92,002

Poverty Rate15.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,588

Median Home Price$514K

Acres for Sale344

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season191 days

Annual Rainfall47.9 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low31°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,894 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado1/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)262 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K312

Property Crime /100K379

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response23 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital11.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage77%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City40 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby49%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.4%

Ag EconomyModerate