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Compare Essex to Towson

This post compares Essex, Maryland to Towson, 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) Towson (CDP)
Population 39,494 58,766
Income (median) $42,263 $64,977
Home Value (median) $180,900 $345,500
White 65% 77%
Black 29% 13%
Asian 1% 4%
With Kids 33% 27%
Age (median) 37 33
Rentals 43% 40%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Essex or Towson?
A: Essex has a smaller population count than Towson: 39494 compared with 58766 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Essex or in Towson?
A: Incomes are on average much lower in Essex.

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

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Essex does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 43% for Essex versus 40% for Towson.

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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