Signals
Essex
Woodlawn
Climate
71 · Top 44%
vs71 · Top 44%
Physical resilience
94 · Top 6%
vs94 · Top 7%
Housing affordability
78 · Bottom 45%
vs85 · Top 42%
Access
95 · Top 35%
vs98 · Top 19%
Economic stability
57 · Bottom 44%
vs64 · Top 42%
Measured values
| Metric | Essex | Woodlawn | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,580 | 40,379 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $67,168 | $82,466 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $35,849 | $38,321 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 4,382/sq mi | 4,233/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $258,900 | $294,200 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $1,319 | $1,494 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 61.3% | 62.9% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.9% | 35.5% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 12.6% | 11.6% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 90°F | 90°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 30°F | 30°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 43.7" | 43.7" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 15 mi | 10 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 31.7 min | 28.4 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 41.8 | 37.0 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
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