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Essex Fells

New Jersey · 2,244 residents · 1.408 sq mi
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Essex Fells is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $215,104. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 83% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $862,200. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 152% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
83% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,244
+4%since 2000
from 2,162 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
1,594 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,536 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.1
+9%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K2000201020202024Essex Fells
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$215,104
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $148,173 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$105,312
+36%since 2000
from $77,434 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
83.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services18.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration14.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food6.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$862,200
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $587,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,250
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,656 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
94.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 96.2% in 2000
5.9% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+1%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(1,889)
Black1.1%(24)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(137)
Asian4.6%(104)
Other1.9%(43)
Diversity Score31.8%(713)
Diversity Score
32
+376%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
82.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 97.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
43.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 32.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.1 min
+68%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.5%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 64.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
69.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.7%
−96.8 ptssince 2013
from 97.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Essex Fells, New Jersey?

Essex Fells, New Jersey has about 2,244 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Essex Fells, New Jersey earns about $215,104 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 $862,200, and the typical rent is about $3,250 a month.

How educated are people in Essex Fells, New Jersey?

About 82.6% 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 1.8% 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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