Building a strong, vibrant, economically viable community in Essex, Maryland.

Essex, Maryland 21221

What’s So Great About Essex?

Essex is a GATEWAY AREA with a main commercial corridor strategically located between two large developments

  • To the SOUTH, Tradepoint Atlantic is a thriving 3,300 acre development on the site of the former Bethlehem Steel Mill.

  • To the NORTH, Greenleigh is a mixed-use development situated on 1,000 acres with nearly 2 million sq. ft, of commercial space and 2,000 residences.

Essex has ACCESS TO TRANSPORTATION

  • One Amtrack Train Station

  • Two Airports

  • Major Highways: I-95, I-895, I-695

  • 22 Marinas

  • 6 Yacht Clubs

Essex has access to WORLD CLASS EDUCATION & HEALTH SERVICES

  • CCBC, ESSEX CAMPUS which serves over 63,000 students countywide

  • Eastern Technical High School ranked third in the State in 2023

  • MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center

  • Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center nearby

Essex has TOP NOTCH TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

  • Waterfront Parks (Cox’s Point & Rocky Point)

  • Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River

  • 5-Star Waterfront Golf Course

  • 6 Yacht Clubs

  • Local Restaurants and Food Trucks

  • Miles of Shoreline for Waterfront Activities

  • Local Breweries and Distillery nearby

  • Glenn L. Martin Aviation Museum nearby

  • Marshy Point Nature Center nearby

One of the 50 MOST AFFORABLE WATERFRONT TOWNS IN THE U.S. as ranked in a report conducted by Smart Asset, a financial technology company, in 2020.

LOCAL & STATE GOVERNMENT that are committed to supporting continued economic growth in the area.

Essex is located in Eastern Baltimore County, Maryland with easy access to major highways, waterways, a railway, and airways. The community has roots dating back to 1909 when surveyors first began to stake out 400 lots for the development of Essex.

Once thriving due primarily to its industrial past, the area now is designated a Baltimore County Commercial Revitalization Area and a State of Maryland Sustainable Community. These designations provide economic development incentives that are supporting a renaissance in Essex. It’s a great place to live, work, and play!

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Building a strong, vibrant, economically viable community in Essex, Maryland.