Market insights · New York
Essex County, NY: growth, migration and housing
Essex County has 36,438 residents, down 2.3% since 2020 (-0.3% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 934 households moved in and 921 moved out (+13 net), bringing in a net $8.0M of income. Median household income is $71,661, the median home $211,900 and median rent $934 a month.
In New York: 52nd of 62 counties for 5-year population growth · 12th of 62 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 32nd of 62 counties for median household income · 27th of 62 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Essex County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Clinton County, NY | 144 | $7.4M |
| Franklin County, NY | 91 | $4.4M |
| Warren County, NY | 43 | $2.5M |
| Saratoga County, NY | 34 | $4.5M |
| Washington County, NY | 22 | $1.0M |
| Addison County, VT | 20 | $1.0M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Essex County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Clinton County, NY | 182 | $8.2M |
| Franklin County, NY | 129 | $6.4M |
| Warren County, NY | 53 | $3.0M |
| Saratoga County, NY | 29 | $2.0M |
| Washington County, NY | 23 | $1.0M |
| Chittenden County, VT | 20 | $1.0M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.