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Essex Fells

New Jersey · 2,113 residents · 1.408 sq mi
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Essex Fells is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $182,031. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $917,000. With a median age of 43.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 161% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
71% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,113
−2%since 2000
from 2,162 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
1,501 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,536 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.8
+9%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K2000201020202024Essex Fells
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$182,031
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $148,173 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$94,423
+22%since 2000
from $77,434 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
82.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.497
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services21.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration16.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$917,000
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $587,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,464
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,656 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
65.9%
−30.3 ptssince 2000
from 96.2% in 2000
5.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.0
+27%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(2,074)
Black0.5%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(26)
Asian1%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.7%(144)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(1,976)
Black0.9%(20)
Hispanic / Latino2%(42)
Asian2%(43)
Other1.6%(33)
Diversity Score15.7%(331)
Diversity Score
16
+135%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
71.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 97.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
35.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 32.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+36%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
6.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
63.3%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
48.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
6.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.6%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Essex Fells, New Jersey?

Essex Fells, New Jersey has about 2,113 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Essex Fells, New Jersey?

The typical household in Essex Fells, New Jersey earns about $182,031 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Essex Fells, New Jersey expensive?

In Essex Fells, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $917,000, and the typical rent is about $1,464 a month.

How educated are people in Essex Fells, New Jersey?

About 71.0% of adults age 25 and over in Essex Fells, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Essex Fells, New Jersey?

About 0.9% of people in Essex Fells, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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