Information on Essex, Middlesex County
The Town of Essex is located in the state of Connecticut, in Middlesex County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Essex Town HALL, Middlesex County
| Essex Town Hall's address | Essex Essex Municipal Building 29 West Avenue Essex, CT 06426 United States | |
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| Phone number of Essex Town Hall | +1 860-767-4340 | |
| Essex, CT email | Loading... | |
| Essex official website | essexct.gov | |
| Mayor of Essex | Norman Needleman | |
| Middlesex County, Connecticut: Vital Records | Essex vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Connecticut birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Essex
What county is Essex CT in?Essex, CT is located in Middlesex County |
Where is Essex, Connecticut ?Essex lies in Middlesex County in the southern part of Connecticut, USA. It is situated along the Connecticut River, to the north of Old Saybrook, and east of Middletown. Essex is roughly halfway between New York City and Boston, located approximately 10 miles inland from the Long Island Sound. |
What is the cost of living in Essex CT ?The cost of living in Essex, Connecticut (Middlesex County) is relatively high. Housing averages around $400,000, while monthly transportation costs are approximately $1,200. Groceries are also above the national average, with a monthly expense around $500. Overall, residents should plan for a higher-than-average budget. |
Essex administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | Connecticut |
| County | Middlesex - other counties in Connecticut |
Essex building department, CT
| Office | Essex Building Department |
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| City | Essex |
| State | Connecticut |
| Address | 29 West Avenue, Essex, CT 06426 |
| Phone | 860-767-4340 |
| Website | https://www.essexct.gov/building-department |
Demography of Essex
| Name of Essex inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 6 784 inhabitants | 118 / 3 754 | ||
| Population density in Essex | 574,2 pop/sq mi (221,7 pop/km²) | |||
Essex Town (CT) statistics
| Essex CT Median household income | $78,211 |
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| Essex CT Poverty rate | 5.8% |
| Essex CT Unemployment rate | 3.7% |
| Essex CT Educational attainment | 92.1% |
Events nearby
| Connecticut Sun v Atlanta Dream | 2025-06-06 at Mohegan Sun Arena | ||
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| The Driver Era: Obsession Tour | 2025-06-07 at Mohegan Sun Arena | ||
| Halsey: For My Last Trick | 2025-06-08 at Mohegan Sun Arena | ||
| BKFC Presents - Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship | 2025-06-14 at Mohegan Sun Arena | ||
| Connecticut Sun v Chicago Sky | 2025-06-15 at Mohegan Sun Arena | ||
| Connecticut Sun v Phoenix Mercury | 2025-06-18 at Mohegan Sun Arena | ||
| Connecticut Sun v Dallas Wings | 2025-06-20 at Mohegan Sun Arena |
List of Passport Facilities in Essex, CT
| Name | Street | Phone number |
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| ESSEX LIBRARY | 33 WEST AVENUE | 8607671560 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Essex
There are 6 bank branches in Essex.
Essex Savings Bank is the most popular bank in Essex with 3 branch offices, followed by Bank of America, National Association with 1 branch offices and then Webster Bank, National Association with 1 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Essex:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
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| Essex Savings Bank | 3 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Bank of America, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Webster Bank, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Liberty Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Essex administrative numbers
| Essex Town code | 0926270 |
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| Essex Town postcode | 06426 |
Transportation modes in Essex
| Airport | Groton–New London Airport 19.3 miles Tweed New Haven Regional Airport 25.2 miles East Hampton Airport 28.4 miles |
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Essex territory
| Essex area | 11,81 sq mi (30,60 km²) |
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| Essex altitude | 62 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 41.3517 Longitude: -72.4161 Latitude: 41° 21' 6'' North Longitude: 72° 24' 58'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -5:00 (America/New_York) Summer time : UTC -4:00 Winter time : UTC -5:00 |
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| Namesake of Essex |
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| Natural parks | Essex isn't part of a natural park |
What is Essex close to?
| Nearby cities include: Deep River, Old Saybrook, Westbrook and Lyme | ||
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| Deep River | Deep River | Lyme |
| Deep River |  | Old Saybrook |
| Westbrook | Old Saybrook | Old Saybrook |
| Deep River 2.7 miles | Old Saybrook 4.4 miles | Westbrook 4.6 miles |
| Lyme 4.8 miles | Chester 4.9 miles | Old Lyme 6.3 miles |
| Clinton 7 miles | Killingworth 8.6 miles | East Haddam 9.1 miles |
| East Lyme 9.7 miles | Haddam 10.3 miles | Madison 11.1 miles |
| Preston 11.5 miles | Salem 12 miles | Waterford 14 miles |
| Guilford 14.6 miles | Colchester 14.7 miles | Montville 15.6 miles |
| East Hampton 15.7 miles | Durham 15.7 miles | New London 16.8 miles |
Distance between Essex and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 2538 miles | Houston : 1513 miles | Philadelphia : 170 miles closest |
| Phoenix : 2224 miles | San Antonio : 1677 miles | San Diego : 2509 miles |
| Dallas : 1462 miles | San Jose : 2623 miles | Jacksonville : 920 miles |
| Indianapolis : 729 miles | San Francisco : 2674 miles | Austin : 1605 miles |
| Columbus : 562 miles | Fort Worth : 1492 miles | Charlotte : 624 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Leisure and activities in Essex surrounding area
| Golf course | |
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| Fenwick Golf Club to Old Saybrook 6.3 miles | Goose Run Golf Course at Naval Submarine Base to Groton 17.3 miles |
| Shennecossett Golf Club to Groton 17.9 miles | |
Other information on the Town of Essex
| Nuclear power plant | Millstone Nuclear Power Plant 21 mile |
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