There are 20 respite care facilities near Essex, Maryland. The daily costs for senior respite care in Maryland range from $239 to $911, with an average cost running about $392. The per month expense averages about $11,745 and ranges between $7,178 and $27,318. On a yearly basis, the median cost is about $98,368, which is higher than the national average of $77,380.
Essex is a small city in Baltimore County in the State of Maryland. It is included in the Baltimore-Towson metropolitan area. It has a total population of 42,154, with 2,138,507 people in the encompassing metro area. The 55+ community represents approximately 26% of the total population.
Essex has a good SeniorScore™ of 74. The city has an average per capita income of $25,000 and an average household income is $50,000 (the Maryland state average is $75,000). The average home price in Essex is $292,500, which is much lower than the state average of $450,000. The city also has a high unemployment rate of around 9.27%.
Essex has mild mean temperatures, with very mild winters and pleasant summers. The city gets heavy levels of precipitation each year. In relation to other cities in the US, Essex has low water quality and low air quality ratings.