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Compare Essex to College Park

This post compares Essex, Maryland to College Park, Maryland across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Essex (CDP) College Park (city)
Population 39,494 32,186
Income (median) $42,263 $45,567
Home Value (median) $180,900 $287,300
White 65% 55%
Black 29% 19%
Asian 1% 14%
With Kids 33% 17%
Age (median) 37 21
Rentals 43% 53%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Essex or College Park?
A: Essex has a similar population count than College Park: 39494 compared with 32186 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Essex or in College Park?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Essex.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Essex or College Park?
A: Homes tend to be less expensive in Essex.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: College Park does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 43% for Essex versus 53% for College Park.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Essex may include: Middle-River, Parkville, and Glen-Burnie.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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