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Essex, Massachusetts

FIPS 25009

Juniper

Essex is in the top 11% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$619,100

Higher than 98% of U.S. counties

HPI Growth 5yr %

39%

Higher than 65% of U.S. counties

FEMA Risk Score

35.6

Lower than 89% of U.S. counties

The basics

Total Population

813,054

Median Age

41.2

Population Density

1,650.82

Climate & hazard risk

Greatest FEMA-rated hazard: flood_coastal.

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →