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Where the Bay breezes meet community spirit.

Essex offers a mix of suburban and waterfront living. The community is known for its friendly atmosphere and strong connections to the Chesapeake Bay. It's a place where neighbors know each other and local businesses thrive.

Downtown Essex
COMMUNITY GUIDE · ESSEX
Essex, Baltimore City + Baltimore city County

City Snapshot

Population

40,505

County

Baltimore City + Baltimore city County

Timezone

America/New_York

Median Income

$67,580

Quick Numbers

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Emergency Services

Poison Control

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Domestic Violence Hotline

Child Abuse Hotline

Veterans Crisis Line

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

Mercy Medical Center

This Week

Traditional Undergrad Virtual Info Session

2026-08-26 at 7:00 PM

Towson Tigers Football vs. Maine Black Bears Football

2026-08-27

Australian Pink Floyd Show

2026-08-30 at 11:00 PM

17th Annual EVFD Golf Tournament

2026-09-01

Compass Pointe Golf Course

Board of Trustees Meeting

2026-09-02 at 7:00 PM

Community Leaders

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Chris Van Hollen

U.S. Senator

Democrat Party

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Angela Alsobrooks

U.S. Senator

Democrat Party

Wes Moore
Wes Moore

Governor

Democratic Party