Essex County is found in the state of New York. With an area of 1916 square miles, Essex County is one of the largest counties in the state, while in regards to population it is near the bottom with 3,885 residents. Essex County's population density of rural makes it one of the most densely populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Lake Placid, with a population of 8,098.
Essex County is one of the
wealthy regions in the state. The median income for Essex County residents is $34,159, putting the region in in the bottom half of all counties in New York. Reflecting this, the average home value in Essex County is $82,379, on par with the state average of $182,342.
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