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Compare Essex to Wheaton

This post compares Essex, Maryland to Wheaton, 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) Wheaton (CDP)
Population 39,494 50,095
Income (median) $42,263 $45,313
Home Value (median) $180,900 $348,400
White 65% 36%
Black 29% 16%
Asian 1% 13%
With Kids 33% 39%
Age (median) 37 36
Rentals 43% 34%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Essex or Wheaton?
A: Essex has a similar population count than Wheaton: 39494 compared with 50095 total people.

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

Q: Are homes more expensive in Essex or Wheaton?
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 differs quite a bit: 43% for Essex versus 34% for Wheaton.

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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