In Essex, Virginia, the median home price is $303,493, compared with the Virginia median of $470,631; median household income is $56,520; the population is 10,623; schools rate 7.1 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 215.8 per 100k; and the average commute is 38.5 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Essex at a glance
Population
10,623
Median Household Income
$56,520
Typical Home Value
$303,493
School District Rating
7.1
Violent Crime Rate
215.8
Avg Commute Time
38.5
About Essex
Essex has a population of 10,623. The median home value is $303,493, 36% below the Virginia median. Median household income is $56,520 (39% below the Virginia median). The most populated towns are Central, South, and Tappahannock.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Essex
4 towns, by population.
County rankings in Virginia
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- Counties With the Highest Household Income
- Counties With the Shortest Commute
- Counties Where Homes Sell Fastest
Essex at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Essex?
- Essex has a population of 10,623 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Essex?
- The median home value in Essex is $303,493. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Essex?
- Median household income in Essex is $56,520 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Essex in?
- Essex is in Virginia.
- How many towns are in Essex?
- Essex contains 4 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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