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Essex County, NY market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Essex County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 36,438
- −2.2% since 2020
- Households
- 16,342
- Median household income
- $71,661
- +26.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $211,900
- Jobs located here
- 14,557
- Highest market score
- 66
- HVAC and plumbing, #285 of 1,707 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 36,438 people live in Essex County, in 16,342 households. Population estimates show Essex County declined 2.2% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Essex County is $71,661 a year, 11% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 26.3% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Essex County spend the most on clothing, shoes and related services (an index of 104, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on pets (66).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Essex County are for HVAC and plumbing companies (66); home repair companies (65); and salons, barbers and spas (63). Essex County ranks #285 of 1,707 scored counties for HVAC and plumbing companies.
For its number of households, Essex County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for convenience stores (84% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (63% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Essex County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Essex County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC and plumbing | 66 | #285 of 1,707 | 6 | 3.7 | $8.1M | 170 | 13 |
| Home repair trades | 65 | #346 of 2,057 | 11 | 6.7 | $4.4M | 182 | 25 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 63 | #521 of 2,385 | 43 | 26.3 | $360K | 169 | 9 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 62 | #643 of 2,394 | 51 | 31.2 | $365K | 239 | 22 |
| Hair salons | 59 | #729 of 2,339 | 29 | 17.7 | $534K | 124 | 6 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 58 | #779 of 2,210 | 27 | 16.5 | $1.3M | 146 | 9 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 56 | #815 of 2,087 | 20 | 12.2 | $1.7M | 137 | 9 |
| Auto repair shops | 56 | #888 of 2,378 | 24 | 14.7 | $570K | 128 | 9 |
| Auto repair and car care | 56 | #913 of 2,401 | 42 | 25.7 | $326K | 121 | 13 |
| Physical therapy | 54 | #598 of 1,422 | 5 | 3.1 | $3.7M | 155 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 54 | #764 of 1,792 | 11 | 6.7 | $1.2M | 92 | 3 |
| Chiropractors | 52 | #668 of 1,490 | 5 | 3.1 | $3.7M | 155 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | 51 | #836 of 1,769 | 12 | 7.3 | $1.3M | 147 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | 48 | #1,170 of 2,229 | 40 | 24.5 | Index only | 163 | 26 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 47 | #1,219 of 2,176 | 38 | 23.3 | Index only | 136 | 13 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 44 | #1,365 of 2,222 | 20 | 12.2 | $3M | 100 | 34 |
| Child care and preschools | 43 | #996 of 1,611 | 8 | 4.9 | $1M | 104 | 17 |
| Pizza | 43 | #1,299 of 2,090 | 13 | 8.0 | $4.7M | 92 | 34 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 42 | #1,158 of 1,771 | 10 | 6.1 | $2M | 118 | 28 |
| Insurance agencies | 42 | #1,380 of 2,272 | 13 | 8.0 | $1.9M | 155 | 15 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 39 | #955 of 1,334 | 6 | 3.7 | $2.2M | 109 | 9 |
| Grocery stores | 39 | #1,388 of 2,070 | 13 | 8.0 | $8.2M | 88 | 13 |
| Convenience stores | 35 | #1,649 of 2,261 | 24 | 14.7 | $4.4M | 56 | 9 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 32 | #671 of 777 | 9 | 5.5 | $1.5M | 36 | 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 32 | #1,895 of 2,402 | 50 | 30.6 | $2.1M | 63 | 22 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 31 | #1,237 of 1,493 | 8 | 4.9 | $2.5M | 85 | 25 |
| Pet businesses | 28 | #1,924 of 2,200 | 17 | 10.4 | $579K | 66 | 8 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 27 | #1,861 of 2,088 | 26 | 15.9 | $508K | 77 | 12 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 26 | #1,850 of 2,063 | 20 | 12.2 | $3M | 82 | 16 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 21 | #1,343 of 1,461 | 6 | 3.7 | $1.6M | 64 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 20 | #2,304 of 2,405 | 117 | 71.6 | $521K | 78 | 62 |
| Gas stations | 19 | #2,230 of 2,358 | 28 | 17.1 | $1.1M | 48 | 21 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 19 | #2,309 of 2,405 | 243 | 148.7 | $251K | 68 | 113 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 18 | #1,837 of 1,889 | 27 | 16.5 | $2.3M | 54 | 16 |
| Veterinarians | 8 | #1,476 of 1,485 | 9 | 5.5 | $1.1M | 40 | 8 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.4 | $3.4M | 111 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.4 | $4.6M | 473 | 9 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.4 | $12.2M | 101 | 12 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.4 | $751K | 111 | 4 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.8 | $4.6M | 181 | 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | $17.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | $9.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | $4.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $15.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $34.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $15.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $18.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $48.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $13.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 13 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 8 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Essex County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $13.7M | $837 | 87 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $32.2M | $1,967 | 76 |
| Food away from home | $60.9M | $3,727 | 92 |
| Groceries | $106.5M | $6,516 | 103 |
| Personal care products and services | $15.5M | $948 | 94 |
| Child care and other personal services | $8.3M | $510 | 88 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $13.2M | $808 | 82 |
| Medical and dental services | $18.6M | $1,138 | 88 |
| Pets | $9.8M | $603 | 66 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $34.8M | $2,127 | 104 |
| Vehicle insurance | $25.3M | $1,547 | 79 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $48.6M | $2,977 | 99 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $19.8M | $1,214 | 86 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $281.8M | $17,242 | 103 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Essex County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 36,438−2.2% since 2020
- Households
- 16,342
- Median age
- 49.6
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 77%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.7
- Land area
- 1,794 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 21
- Median household income
- $71,661+26.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $95,488
- Median home value
- $211,900
- Jobs located here
- 14,557
- Daytime population
- 35,396Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Essex County, NY growing?
Population estimates put Essex County at 36,438 people in 2025, down 2.2% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 16,342 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 26.3%, before inflation.
How much do households in Essex County, NY spend?
Households in Essex County spend about $281.8M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $106.5M on groceries and $60.9M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Essex County runs highest on clothing, shoes and related services (an index of 104, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on pets (66).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Essex County, NY?
Of the business types scored in Essex County, HVAC and plumbing companies (66); home repair companies (65); and salons, barbers and spas (63) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For HVAC and plumbing companies, that ranks #285 of 1,707 scored counties.
How does Essex County, NY compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Essex County is $71,661, 11% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 2.2% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $211,900, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for convenience stores (84% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (63% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 35 of the 56 business types have a score in Essex County, each ranked against other counties.
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