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Essex — Real Estate Market

Median home prices, 12-month trends, housing profile, and market summary for Essex, Massachusetts.

Last updated: September 2026
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Median Home Price
$722,540
+0.3% vs last month
Avg Days on Market
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days to sell
Active Listings
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homes for sale
📈 12-Month Price Trend — Essex
Median home price over the last 12 months. Source: Zillow Research.
📋 Market Summary

The median home price in Essex is currently $722,540, representing a +0.3% change compared to last month.

The community has a 63.7% homeownership rate, with a median monthly rent of $1,580 for those who rent.

🏘️ Housing Profile
Homeownership Rate
63.7%
Median Monthly Rent
$1,580
Median Household Income
$94,378
Total Housing Units
326,936
Vacancy Rate
5.2%
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
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🗺️ Nearby County Comparison
Barnstable
$762,440
+0.5%
Berkshire
$391,869
-0.0%
Bristol
$549,102
+0.3%
Dukes
$1,557,666
+0.8%
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Data sourced from Zillow Research and Redfin Data Center. Updated monthly.