Essex Village is a small town of 2,725 in Connecticut, with a median household income of $98,611
.
Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is
3% above the national average.
Strengths:
Essex Village stands out for solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Essex Village is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Essex Village city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 103.2
Essex Village's overall cost of living index is 103.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Essex Village costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.
Metric
Essex Village, CT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$737,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,236
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
84.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$98,611
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Essex Village's violent crime rate is 26.5 per 100,000 residents
— 93% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
26.5 /100k
Property Crime
586.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Essex Village is served primarily by Essex School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Essex Village, CT
National Avg
School District
Essex School District
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
8.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
73.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
99.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Essex Village sees average highs of 39.2°F in January
and 81.9°F in July,
with 52.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 24.5 inches of snow per year.
Essex Village's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average.
That puts Essex Village roughly 3% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is $737,200 and median rent is $1,236/month.
Essex Village's violent crime rate is 26.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 586.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Essex Village are operated by Essex School District.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.3:1. 73.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Essex Village, CT has a population of 2,725, a median household income of $98,611, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Essex Village averages 39.2°F in January and 81.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.0 inches
with about 24.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Essex Village, CT is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 06426, 06409.
The population of Essex Village, Connecticut is 2,725 with a median age of 58.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Essex Village: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $737,200, median household income $98,611, crime index 15 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Essex Village side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
