Essex County, NY Eviction Risk
10 cities · 11,971 residents · Avg 4.5/10 (Moderate)4.5Avg score
5.0Highest city
4.2Lowest city
34.9%Rent burden
$846Median rent
D+5.02020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Essex County
Ticonderoga3,260 pop
4.4
Lake Placid2,306 pop
5.0
Port Henry1,410 pop
4.4
Mineville1,206 pop
4.3
Wilmington904 pop
4.5
Schroon Lake898 pop
4.5
Elizabethtown721 pop
4.2
Willsboro661 pop
4.7
Westport403 pop
4.5
Witherbee202 pop
4.6
About Essex County
Essex County spans 10 cities serving approximately 11,971 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 4.5/10. The county voted Democratic by 5.0 points in 2020.
Risk varies city-by-city within the county. Use the grid above to see exact scores, median gross rent, and rent burden for every municipality. Click any city for full sub-score breakdown including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.
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