Homes, values and local insight for Essex, Essex County, Massachusetts. Typical home value $910,000.
Reviewed and updated October 3, 2026 by Ryan and Megan Winslow, Winslow Homes
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Essex is an Essex County North Shore coastal village known for fishing heritage, maritime history, and culinary reputation. The town is home to the Essex Shipbuilding Museum and numerous waterfront restaurants. Properties reflect historic character with capes and colonial homes.
Essex appeals to those seeking small-town charm with waterfront access and cultural amenities. The town maintains strong maritime identity while attracting tourists and cultural seekers. Schools serve K-12 through regional cooperatives.
Winslow Homes serves Essex buyers and sellers across FL, MA, CT, and RI. Ryan and Megan Winslow provide both brokerage and mortgage services (Ryan Winslow NMLS #2426605 | Megan Winslow NMLS #2692933). Get pre-approved at www.winslowloan.com or call 386-690-5858.
The typical home in Essex is worth $910,000, 26% above the Essex County typical value of $723,000 and 38% above the Massachusetts typical value of $662,000.
Zillow Home Value Index for Essex, August 2026. The middle of the market for single family homes and condos.
Home values in Essex moved +28.2% over five years and +80.5% over ten.
Median gross rent in Essex. Useful for investors running rental numbers.
Share of occupied homes in Essex lived in by the owner.
Older homes often need inspection focus on roof, systems and windows.
Median household income in Essex.
Ryan and Megan are mortgage bankers with The Federal Savings Bank, lending in all 50 states. You get the home and the loan from one team. On a typical Essex home of $910,000:
Ryan and Megan price Essex homes from recent sales, not guesses. Send your address and you get a free market analysis, with no obligation.
Typical value $777,000 · 30,491 residents
Area guide →Typical value $886,000 · 7,670 residents
Area guide →Typical value $852,000 · 14,110 residents
Area guide →5,467 residents
Area guide →Typical value $1,072,000 · 4,945 residents
Area guide →Typical value $763,000 · 43,223 residents
Area guide →See the full Essex County real estate guide or the Massachusetts real estate guide.
The Zillow Home Value Index for Essex was $910,000 in August 2026, +1.9% over the past year.
Essex is in Essex County, Massachusetts.
About 3,760 people as of the 2024 Census Bureau estimate, up from 3,678 in 2020.
Ryan and Megan Winslow of Winslow Homes have sold over 3,000 homes since 2009 and are licensed in Florida, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. Call or text 386-690-5858.
Apply at www.winslowloan.com. Ryan and Megan are mortgage bankers with The Federal Savings Bank and lend in all 50 states, including FHA, VA and conventional loans.
77% of occupied homes in Essex are owner occupied, based on the 2019 to 2023 American Community Survey.
17 years, over 3,000 homes sold, and one team for the home and the loan. Call or text 386-690-5858.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau 2024 population estimates and 2019 to 2023 American Community Survey; Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026. Numbers update as new data is released. Talk to Ryan and Megan for current sold prices on your street.
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The typical home in Essex is worth $910,985 as of August 2026 in ZIP code 01929. Values moved +2.0% over the last 12 months at the middle ZIP code.
| ZIP | Typical value | 12 months | 5 years | Median sale, Mar to May 2026 | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01929 | $910,985 | +2.0% | +28.4% |
Sources: Zillow Home Value Index through August 2026 and the Redfin Data Center ZIP code tracker, March to May 2026. Ask Ryan and Megan for a value for your own home.
