Housing in Essex, MA
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Redfin — January 2026Median Sale Price
$1,125,000
Median List Price
N/A
Price Per Sq Ft
$349
Days on Market
108
Active Inventory
4
Months of Supply
1.3
Seller's market
Zillow Home Value
$859,645
ZHVI — January 2026
Price Trends
Source: RedfinMarket Competitiveness
Source: RedfinSold Above List
33.3%
Sale-to-List Ratio
96.9%
Buyer's market
Market Activity
Source: RedfinHomes Sold
3
Price Per Square Foot
Source: RedfinMedian Sale $/SF
$349
Essex vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Essex is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Rent Burden
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$774,400
Median Rent
$1,750
Total Housing Units
632
Vacancy Rate
0.0%
Owner Occupied
75.2%
Renter Occupied
24.8%
Median Property Tax
$10,001
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$2,670
Housing Types
The current median sale price in Essex, MA is $1,125,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 108 days on the market. 33.3% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 1.3 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $349. The median rent is $1,750 per month (Census ACS). About 75.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1959. There are 632 total housing units.