Signals
Northbrook
Essex
Climate
64 · Bottom 32%
vs71 · Top 44%
Physical resilience
89 · Top 12%
vs94 · Top 6%
Housing affordability
78 · Bottom 46%
vs78 · Bottom 45%
Access
97 · Top 30%
vs95 · Top 35%
Economic stability
60 · Top 50%
vs57 · Bottom 44%
Measured values
| Metric | Northbrook | Essex | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,742 | 40,580 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $67,426 | $67,168 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $29,760 | $35,849 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 5,563/sq mi | 4,382/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $157,400 | $258,900 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $1,555 | $1,319 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 77.8% | 61.3% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.1% | 19.9% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 10.7% | 12.6% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 87°F | 90°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 22°F | 30°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 41.4" | 43.7" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 14 mi | 15 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 25.2 min | 31.7 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 36.3 | 41.8 | 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.
Physical risk tradeoff
Northbrook
Elevated or high exposure: tornado.
Essex
No hazard reaches elevated exposure.
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