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Saturday, November 14, 2026
Essex County
Population
813,0542024
Higher than communities in Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Household income
$101,8832024
Similar to communities in Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Home value
$619,1002024
Similar to communities in Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Unemployment
4.6%2026
Less favorable than communities in Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Violent crime
2542023
Similar to communities in Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Work from home
16.4%2024
Similar to communities in Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.
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What stands out in Essex County
Data from Polco GPALStandouts compare Essex County with communities in Commonwealth of Massachusetts or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.
In 2023, Essex County was more favorable than communities in Commonwealth of Massachusetts on adult residents who belonged to any groups, organizations, or associations.
100th percentile · 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau Current Population Survey Volunteering and Civic Life Supplement, via Polco GPAL
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