Best Places to Live in Essex County, Virginia

As of 2011, Essex County's population is 11,100 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 11.14 percent.

The median home cost in Essex County is $159,000. Home appreciation the last year has been -2.69 percent.

Compared to the rest of the country, Essex County's cost of living is 3.90% Lower than the U.S. average.

Essex County public schools spend $5,636 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 13.2 students per teacher in Essex County.

The unemployment rate in Essex County is 7.90 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Positive. Essex County jobs have Increased by 0.85 percent.

Average Commute time is 34 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

Essex County's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes