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essex county

North Country Region

Essex County

Demographics  
Population (2000)

37,473

Median Age

38

Land Area (sq. miles)

1,917

Labor Overview
Civilian labor force (2000 avg.)

17,900

Unemployment rate (2000 avg.)

6.6%

Business Expenses  
Average annual wages: Manufacturing

$55,316

Cost of Living
Per capita income

$15,627

Median household income

$30,152

Average home price

N/A

Median rent

$416

Consumer Price Index (U.S. avg.=100)

144

Quality of Life  
Number of hospitals

2

Typical commute time (minutes)

17

Total crime index (U.S. avg.=100)

75

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