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Essex, Massachusetts

CDP · Essex County

At a glance

1,688
Population
$797,100
Median home value (all homes)
163% above U.S. median
$912,015
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,866/mo
Median rent
38% above U.S. median
$161,250
Median household income
105% above U.S. median
24.3 min
Average commute
97.1%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
2.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 153 — 53% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing180% above
Goods & services2% above
Utilities34% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost10% below
For business: Massachusetts is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college3 mi
Nearest community college10 mi
Nearest technical college5 mi
High school graduates98.9%
College graduates63.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Merrimack Valley Economic Development Council
state Executive Office Of Housing and Economic Development
state MassDevelopment
MassDevelopment provides financing, real estate, and community development solutions to grow businesses, create opportunity, and energize cities and towns across Massachusetts. It aims to revitalize communities, expand housing, and create jobs.
state Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development
MassEcon is a private, non-profit partnership of business, industry leaders, and government dedicated to the economic growth of Massachusetts. MassEcon's mission is to promote and champion Massachusetts as the best place to start, grow and locate a business.
state Massachusetts Eco Dev Council
state Massachusetts Office of Business Development
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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