Essex

Downtown Newark skyline with historic high-rises, trees, and traffic along a city street.

Overview for Essex, NJ

854,130 people live in Essex, where the median age is 37.7 and the average individual income is $48,021. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

854,130

Total Population

37.7 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$48,021

Average individual Income

Around Essex, NJ

There's plenty to do around Essex, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

13
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
17
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Old Tapatio Restaurant, Don's Wine & Liquor Shoppe, and Whole Foods Market.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 0.86 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Dining 0.97 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Dining · $$$ 1.18 miles 171 reviews 3/5 stars
Dining 1.19 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Dining · $ 1.28 miles 3 reviews 3.7/5 stars
Dining · $ 1.29 miles 1 review 1/5 stars
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