Essex
City in Ontario, Canada
Overview
Essex, Ontario, is a small town set in the heart of Windsor-Essex County, blending rural charm with lakeside recreation. Known for its agricultural heritage, Essex offers wineries, historic sites, and a friendly, tight-knit community.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Ontario
Population
7,446
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
42.18°, -82.82°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,116
Local Cost
$1,360
Local Income
$2,150
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
10.0°C
Summer Avg
22.1°C
Winter Avg
-2.2°C
Record High
34.5°C
Record Low
-24.4°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
865 mm
Internet Speed
168 Mbps
Upload
37 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
15
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
3
Parks
10
Transport
74
Walk Score
74
Footways
148.0
Airport
YQG
Distance
15 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 6 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 78/100.